Los Angeles is a city like no other. Known for Hollywood glitter, movie stars, music, art, fashion, food, fun, and great weather, there are many things to do with your furry friend. This is a great city for outdoor activities and dining. Here are 12 of the best things to do with your dog in Los Angeles.
1. The Hollywood Walk of Fame
Check out the famous Walk of Fame on Hollywood Blvd. Try to find the stars of some of your favorite actors. Get a great shot for your Instagram and maybe rub shoulders with someone famous. Dogs are welcomed on leashes, just make sure you have bags for clean-up. They also frequently have events. Check out the website link above for dates and times.
2. Amoeba Music: A Dog-Friendly Music Store
While on Hollywood Blvd., pop in and check out Amoeba Music. It’s truly special these days to find such a huge selection of CDs and Vinyl with that old record store vibe. This place is massive, and they allow dogs on leashes inside the store. Here you will find just about any classic or current record, special releases, posters, and more.
3. Runyon Canyon Park: 90 Acres of Fun
Just north of Hollywood is Runyon Canyon Park. Here are 90 acres of off-leash dog-friendly hiking and fun for you and your pet pal. It has great views, and the trails aren’t too difficult for the moderate hiker, although they are a bit hilly at times. Take a quick hike here to get away from the bustle of people on Hollywood Blvd. and the streets down below.
4. Lazy Dog: Good Eats
If you are feeling hungry, stop by the Lazy Dog with your lazy (or not so lazy) dog! They have a dozen locations all over LA and have dog-friendly patio seating. They have a wide variety of delicious dishes and starters to choose from and there is even a dog menu so your lovable friend can eat with you. Dogs must be leashed, and no eating is allowed from the tables or chairs.
5. Visit Rosie’s Dog Beach
If you want a great place to play in the water and get some sun, look no further than Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. This is one of the best off-leash dog parks you can find, although it is not a dedicated dog beach and is not fenced in. This three-acre stretch of sandy paradise always has lots of friendly dogs to play with and wonderful people to talk to.
6. Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
“Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles” is a pet-friendly warehouse-style permanent market located in the Port of L.A. area. Check out shops like Rufus Ragz, a unique pet boutique with vintage pet accessories, clothing, and interesting things like skateboard dog bowl feeders. There is a huge variety of nifty things to get your shop on. You will find everything from art, books, clothing, and craft beer to jewelry and fudge. Much of what you will find here is handmade.
7. Arts District Dog Park
If you like art and murals, Visit the Arts District Dog Park. Start at the dog park so your pooch can run off some energy and take some potty breaks. Then take a walk through the streets in the area to see amazing street art. The area has an industrial vibe and isn’t glamorous like Beverly Hills. After all, the starving artists of L.A. rent studios and live in the area, but there are a bunch of talent-filled creations and working art studios to check out.
8. Travel Town Museum: Learn About Trains
If you are a train enthusiast, you will love the Travel Town Museum at Griffith Park. Scruffy can join you on a leash while you learn about locomotives, freight cars and cabooses, passenger cars, interurbans, and motorcars. They have a great collection of old rail cars to teach you about the history of rails in California.
9. Visit La Brea Tar Pits
Learn about how Los Angeles was 40,000 years ago during the last ice age. Leashed dogs are allowed in most of the outdoor areas of the La Brea Tar Pits. There are sculptures of wooly mammoths, sabretooth tigers, and giant land sloths for your dog to bark at. Don’t worry, there are fences around the pits to keep Fido from jumping in. There is also a museum, but someone will need to stay outside with your pup, unless of course it’s a service dog.
10. See the Hollywood Sign
Hiking up to the Hollywood sign is a great way to get some exercise with your dog while taking in some great views of the city. “Hikers have several ways to reach the Hollywood Sign atop Mount Lee in Griffith Park. For a short steep hike, you could cross Cahuenga Peak for a tough 3-miler. For a lengthier 6.4-mile trek, you could hike from Brush Canyon Trail to Mount Lee. Hollyridge offers something in the middle, a 3.5-mile round trip hike that climbs 750 feet to the Hollywood Sign. Accessing the trailhead is a challenge, but views of the Hollywood Sign come early.” Don’t forget to get some memorable pics for your Instagram.
