Hotels
Need to find a place to stay with Fido in Virginia Beach, VA?
No problem.
There are
47 pet friendly
hotels in Virginia Beach, VA.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels,
vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds
in Virginia Beach, VA below.
Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel is dog friendly! Two dogs up to 40 lbs are welcome for no additional fee. All rooms are dog friendly. Cats and other pets are not permitted.
This 5-bedroom vacation rental in Virginia Beach allows pets of any size for a fee of $85/stay, plus the standard cleaning fee of $320/stay. A fenced yard is shared with the homeowner and her dogs.
Dogs are allowed at Virginia Beach KOA, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (757) 428-1444.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner. There are
134 dog friendly restaurants in Virginia Beach, VA!
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Virginia Beach, VA that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Abbey Road features over 42 craft and draft beers from 80 countries and a diverse menu that includes Jamaican jerk chicken, fried shrimp, vegetable stir fry, and prime rib. Sidewalk patio seating welcomes dogs.
Froggies offers delicious entrees like pork chops, baby back ribs, and shrimp scampi. Outdoor deck seating welcomes dogs.
Located two blocks from Chesapeake Bay, Citrus specializes in made fresh daily breakfast and lunch dishes. Menu favorites include steak and eggs, blueberry pancakes, shrimp and crab Benedict, citrus chicken sandwiches, tuna melts, and corn beef reubens. Outdoor patio welcomes dogs.
Activities
Get out and play! There are
10 dog friendly
activities in Virginia Beach, VA.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours,
stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" below.
Pets are allowed in all Virginia State Parks. State regulations prohibit pets at designated swim areas and require pets to be confined or kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under supervision while in the park. Pets are also not allowed in public facilities (bathhouses, visitor centers, park offices, restaurants, etc.) While pets are allowed at False Cape State Park, they are not permitted access through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. To avoid potential inconvenience, we ask that you bring proof of current rabies vaccination. This is strongly recommended in Virginia Beach where a rabies alert is in effect. This massive historical park includes an authentic Indian village, 20 miles of walking trails, and a beach that's dog-friendly year round. The park is the site of the first landing of the Jamestown colonists in 1607. Now, as Virginia's most-visited state park, it's a natural oasis in Virginia Beach's urban oceanfront area. The park has 20 miles of trails and 1.5 miles of sandy Chesapeake Bay beach frontage. Offering many recreational and educational activities, it's a great place to explore unusual habitats featuring bald cypress trees, lagoons, rare plants and wildlife, and maritime forest ecology. Cabins, water and electric hook-up campsites, picnic areas, boat ramps and a camp store with bicycle rentals are also available.
Locals love this off-leash dog park, which is surrounded with a tall, secure fence and includes a lovely water fountain. Annual fee, license, and vaccination required.
LOVE YOUR PET? Come visit our Studio Gallery in Coastal Virginia's premiere beach vacation spot - not far from Sandbridge and the Oceanfront- for a session with your furry pet in our spacious studio - $89 includes session time for you and up to 3 adults Plus a keepsake photo to take with you- Ask about specials for us to come to you at the beach or a park!
Dogs are welcome at this art supplies shop.
Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the Stumpy Lake Natural Area. The Natural Area features a 278-acre lake, a canoe and kayak launch, and 1.65 miles of soft shared-use trails. The soft surface trails are surrounded by 970+ acres of dense forest, so Fido should be on a leash at all times. Park hours are listed on its website and vary by date.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Virginia Beach, VA who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite
annual dog events in Virginia Beach, VA
below.
APR
28 – 29
Bring Fido this first annual event! This 2-day charity fundraising event will be hosted by The Royal BB Girls’ Helping Hand to benefit Lady’s Grace - 501(c)(3).
The event will allow anyone to enter their furbaby in one or both fashion shows wearing any one of the worldwide designer’s creations. There will be attendees from as far as Europe and Canada, as well as local designers like Julie Lancaster with Off the Cuff Stuff for Pets. A will also be a competition segment where emerging designers compete for the coveted Best Designer Award. Entered Furbabies will be competing for their own coveted title of Her Majesty and His Highness of Virginia, along with other prestige’s titles. Guests will be treated to fashion through philanthropy as they view a fabulous display of elegant and high-end furbaby fashions in an array of styles.
Saturday will be the night of The Age of Enlightenment Ball Fashion Show competition. The competition segment opens the show and allows audience members to view the designers’ furbaby fashion before a formal dinner is served. Winners will be announced at the end of the evening.
Sunday will be the unconventional Peasant Brunch Fashion Show. Fashions from all designers will be displayed with prompts and furbaby parent’s participation. This event will have a whimsical theater feel. Designers and Furbabies will be competing for creativity titles before brunch is served. Winners will be announced at the end of the event.
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens. Luckily, there
are 46 pet
services in Virginia Beach, VA
that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need). You'll find
information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other
pet businesses in Virginia Beach, VA below.
We are a non-profit corporation, with 501(c)(3) designation, dedicated to helping Akitas in need.
We generally serve Virginia, North Carolina, and parts of South Carolina, but we work where the Akitas need us to! We offer adoptable dogs, rescue, education, and support to Akita owners and adopters nation wide.
We are recognized by the Akita Club of America (ACA) and abide by their Code of Ethics.
PetSmart's PetsHotel is a revolutionary alternative in day and overnight care for cats and dogs. PetsHotel provides superior care and personalized attention for all pet guests so pet parents have peace of mind that their pet is safe and happy while they're away. All caregivers are hand-picked for their love of pets, and someone is always there with your pet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Preppie Pooch is Hampton Roads' first upscale dog day spa. We are a full service dog grooming, bathing and accessory boutique plus we'll pamper and spoil your pet.
Let Playful Pups & Performance Training help you have a great time with your dog! Want to do fun stuff like agility, rally or therapy dog visits with your dog? Wish your dog would mind its manners better? Give them a call! They offer group classes, private lessons, and day training services geared towards making life with your pup FUN and enjoyable for you both! "Bringing smiles to both ends of the leash"
International Award-Winning & Certified Professional Photographer - Pets of all types welcome - in our spacious studio or on location of your choice. Mention BringFIdo & receive complimentary print with your session!
Need to attend an important business meeting, go to a wedding, or even just have a romantic dinner without Fido when you're in Virginia Beach? If your plans will require you to be apart for a few hours, but you don't want to leave Fido unattended in the hotel room, our partners at Rover.com can help! They have dozens of responsible dog sitters in Virginia Beach who can visit your dog in the hotel room, take him for a walk, or even watch him overnight in their own home, if needed. Prices vary by sitter, but generally start at $15/night. You can find the perfect dog sitter for your pooch by browsing local profiles on Rover.com and reading the reviews left by other dog owners. Some of the sitters have even pledged to donate a portion of their fee to help save homeless pets!
PetSmart is the #1 retailer of pet food and supplies in the United States, with more than 1000 stores across the country. In addition to pet food and supplies, you'll also find a Banfield Veterinary Clinic, PetsHotel/Doggie Daycare, grooming, training, and animal adoptions at this location.
General Booth Veterinary Hospital is a state of the art, 8000 square foot facility designed for the comfort of our clients and patients. They provide high quality pet health and wellness care to assist your pet in living a longer, happier, and healthier life. In their facility, they have modern, up to date equipment. This includes a completely computerized practice to maintain our clients medical records, assist with boarding scheduling, client education as well as pharmacy prescriptions and inventory control. They also maintain a fully stocked surgery suite utilizing general anesthesia to do most soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures. They regularly do dental work which includes teeth cleaning, polishing and extractions if necessary. They have ECG, pulse oximetry, respiratory monitors and blood pressure monitoring for their medical and surgical patients. They have a complete in-house blood chemistry diagnostic machine as well as the ability to run many other diagnostic tests through a variety of outside labs. They are able to diagnose and treat most medical and surgical cases in their hospital but if necessary, there are specialists in many fields in the area for them to refer you and your pet.
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