Best Dog-Friendly Patios in San Diego
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11 Dog-Friendly Patios in San Diego for a Date With Your Furry Friend

Bring Your Pup and Kick Back at These Dog-Friendly Hot Spots in San Diego

Grab your dogs and get out on the town—and we don’t mean your favorite group of friends. Though they’re welcome to come too, this one specifically goes out to our four-legged, furry pals. Warm weather calls for outdoor spaces to roam, and outdoor spaces call for all of the city’s most curious pups. The best of those spaces come with delicious food and drink options, obviously—and we’ve done the work to nail down 12 of the best dog-friendly patios in San Diego for a day of sunshine and good times.

 

The Duck Dive

Best Dog-Friendly Patios in San Diego
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You certainly won’t be spotting many ducks at Pacific Beach’s Duck Dive—but there will be plenty of pet-worthy dogs. Sitting central to the action on Mission Blvd, grab brunch, lunch or dinner at this open-air venue that features a central bar and a bumpin’ vibe. To get a real taste of what they’re about, bring Fido along to your weekend brunch with the main event: bottomless mimosas for the table and a decadent Benedict just for you. Keep it going with a round of Pacificos for the group, and we guarantee you’ll start the weekend off on the right foot—which in our book, is a proper waddle.

Location: Pacific Beach

 

Park 101

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Don’t tell your dogs—but you’re about to take them to the city’s finest P-A-R-K. Though it may not be what they’re used to: the humans get most of the treats at this park. That’s not to say your pup isn’t in for a good time too. Prepare to lounge, sip and savor at this dog-friendly, Carlsbad neighborhood staple. Order a rack of homestyle BBQ ribs or a plate of pulled pork while your dog soaks in the afternoon of sunshine and grass on their 8,000-square-foot, multi-level patio. Another highlight: there’s more than 32 local beers to try on tap.

Location: Carlsbad

 

Mavericks Beach Club

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Possibly the hottest spot Pacific Beach has to offer, Maverick’s Beach Club was designed with San Diego’s prime weather in mind: much of this 15,000-square-foot, multi-level bar is made up of an open-air patio. This makes it highly agreeable for humans and dogs alike—you get to chow down and mingle at your favorite hot spot while your furry friend can bask happily in the sunshine. Kick back, order a few Pacificos, and catch any of your favorite sports being played on one of their 40 high-definition TVs—your dog will be happy it isn’t your living room, for once.

Location: Pacific Beach

 

Petco Park

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Want to bring your best bark to the ballpark? We don’t blame you—we’d take our dogs everywhere, if we could! Petco Park now offers ā€œBarkyard” suites: a backyard-inspired, dog-friendly spot to take your furry friends! Located in left field, each ticket includes four human seats and space for two dogs. The semi-private suites include shade, in-seat service and pet-friendly turf to make a comfortable viewing experience for all. Once you’re in your seats, order a Pacifico and watch as your dog takes in the sight of their first San Diego Padres game. They’ll be keeping their eyes on the ball better than anyone, guaranteed.Ā 

Location: East VillageĀ 

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Happy Does Bar

Best Dog-Friendly Patios in San Diego
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Happy is as happy does. Get your dose of good vibes and bring your pup along to Happy Does Bar, a smile-inducing bar and restaurant in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. They happily welcome you and your furry friend—because let’s be real, what animal is happier?! Catch a Padres game at Happy Does Bar, which is just outside of Petco Park, or attend one of their outdoor patio parties with sounds from local DJs. They also have karaoke Thursday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Pregame your performance by sipping on one of their many refreshing cocktails and order a Smash Diego burger for a flavorful, smashin’ good time.

Location: Gaslamp Quarter

 

The Waverly

Best Dog-Friendly Patios in San Diego
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It’s time to give your pup a taste of the finer things in life. The Waverly is a dog-friendly, Tulum-inspired restaurant serving specialty cocktails in an open-air setting. Beautifully decorated from entry to exit with soft pastels and botanical art surrounding each seat, this Cardiff restaurant is uber Insta-worthy. The menu sticks to progressive American dishes; you’ll find things like their grilled asparagus salad and double-double burgers to pair with your refreshing cocktails. It’s a place to make sure your pup is on their ā€œgood-boyā€ behavior!

Location: Cardiff

 

Tremont Collective

Oceanside’s hodge podge of lifestyle retail, coffee and cuisine, events and more are housed at the semi-new Tremont Collective. It’s a place for the wild to wander until they find something they like—and if that doesn’t sound like your four-legged friend, we don’t know what does. Grab a coffee at Communal Coffee and continue on to shop something sporty at Brixton before spending as much time as necessary sippin’ slow at Bottlecraft. The best part of it all? You can spend as much time walking around as your furry friend needs, and there are plenty of cute patio spaces to lounge.

Location: Oceanside

 

Sun Deck at Hotel del Coronado

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If the island of Coronado brings picturesque SoCal vibes to mind, it’s only right they’re all-encompassed at the famous Hotel del Coronado. Experience the hotel in its prime during the summer season atop the Sun Deck Bar & Grill, mixing up gorgeous garden-to-glass craft cocktails and coastal plates cooked to perfection. The Sun Deck is not only pup-friendly, but it features panoramic view of Coronado Beach with fire pits and cushy lounge seats. Start with a refreshing Sun Deck Lemonade. Then for a palate pleaser, order a plate of local tuna crudo while your pup revels in the summer breeze. You’re on island time now.

Location: Coronado

 

Cocina De Barrio

When life calls for a chilled margarita and some fresh air, head to Cocina De Barrio for a relaxing patio experience. Bring your pup along and enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner at one of their San Diego locations. With spots in Hillcrest and Point Loma, plus a new location coming to Encinitas, there’s always a place to indulge. Specializing in urban Mexican-style plates, start with the mango-habanero aguachile followed by their beloved tacos de birria. Accompany your meal with a high-quality tequila or mezcal margarita to make it one to remember!

Locations: Hillcrest, Point Loma, Encinitas

 

Morning Glory

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Finally, a brunch that beckons your furry friend—and a stellar one, at that. Start your day right at Morning Glory, a flamboyant yet chic ’80s-inspired diner with a menu to match. Perched above the central piazza in Little Italy, it’s the perfect spot to fuel up for the weekend. Sip on creative cocktails and indulge in specialty dishes like their famous soufflĆ© pancakes. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll through the charming, dog-friendly neighborhood.

Local Insight: There are no reservations. Get there early to put your name down—there’s almost always a lengthy wait time!

Location: Little Italy

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Jaclyn is a sunshine chasing San Diego native with an extensive writing background. When she isn’t word-smithing, you can find her playing beach volleyball, skating the boardwalk, or on a rooftop enjoying a drink in the sunshine with her pals.

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