San Francisco With Your Pet

San Francisco is a popular hub for travelers year-round, thanks to the city’s unique climate and variety of landscapes. The city is also a haven for pet-friendly travelers, largely known for having more dogs than children within city limits. Discover our 48-hour pet-inspired travel itinerary for the city in the bay.

DAY 1

08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy a great breakfast at Best Western Hotels & Resorts before you head out for the day.

09:00 – Discover Doga

Yoga + dogs = a match made in heaven. Doga, offered by YogaForce, combines an all-level yoga class promoting health for people ages seven and up, and pups over four months old.

11:30 – Get a bite to eat Kitchen Story

Need to refuel? Head to Kitchen Story, a dog-friendly café serving up Californian cuisine and bottomless mimosas, for lunch.

13:00 – Play at Patrick’s Park

This dog park is a local favorite and is located near Fort Mason, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. Before you go, read about the unique, playful history behind Patrick’s Park.

16:00 – Shop around at YAP

Opened in 2005, YAP is a dog boutique in Ghirardelli Square that will make you say bow WOW at their custom-made dog clothing, accessories and harnesses. The shop also offers gifts and accessories for every dog mom and dad out there.

19:00 – Take Fido out for dinner at Holy Water

Holy Water is a dog-friendly bar in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of the city. Bring your furry friend and enjoy specialty cocktails, craft beer and a dog treat (or two).

DAY 2

32:00 – Start your day the Best Western way

Get ready for another day of adventures, beginning with a Best Western waffle.

33:00 – Stroll along Baker Beach

This mile-long dog-friendly public beach offers spectacular views of the Golden Gate bridge and Marin Headlands. Burn off some energy and meet new furry friends at the off-leash part of the beach, north of Lobos Creek.

35:00 – Fuel up at Hook Fish Co

A 15-minute drive from Baker Beach, Hook Fish Co has a pup-friendly patio for you to enjoy fresh fish tacos, burritos and sandwiches with your furry family member(s).

37:00 – Grab a treat for the way back home

You can’t leave the city without a souvenir! Head to Le Marcel, a specialty bakery for dogs, and pick up a few paw-sh pastries for your pooch.

46:00 – Relax your paws at the hotel

Enjoy the great pet-friendly amenities Today’s Best Western has to offer before heading back home.

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