OFF-LEASH (L.A. area)

Barrington Dog Park. 333 South Barrington

Laurel Canyon Park 8260 Mulholland Dr. Off-leash hours: 6am-10am & 3pm-dusk On-leash hours: 10am-3pm

Westminster Dog Park 1234 Pacific Ave Things tend to be a little more aggressive in main area here, stay alert

Silverlake Dog Park 2000 West Silverlake Blvd.

Griffith Park Dog Park North Zoo Drive

Culver City Dog Park Duquesne & Jefferson

Herman Park Dog Park 5566 Via Marisol

Whitnall Dog Park 5801 1/2 Whitnall Hwy.

Sepulveda Basin Dog Park 17550 Victory Blvd. Across from Balboa Rec. Park, 5 acres 2 areas, closed Friday mornings

Joslyn Park Dog Park 633 Kensington Road West of Lincoln & North of Ocean Park , closed T/Th mid-mornings, B4 8:30 am weekends Memorial Park Mini-Run 14th & Colorado Tiny run, closed some weekend mornings for classes, park & enter near NW corner of block ***Above 2 are Santa Monica Licensed Dogs Only

Runyon Canyon 2000 N. Fuller by Franklin & 101fwy Massive Off-Leash hiking area, Hollywood. Be careful of the weather when planning this trip, the hike can get very hot in the summer, especially mid-day, and you will need to bring your own water. Most of trail is rough asphault in direct sun, prepare if your dog has sensitive feet. Off-leash trail is surrounded by wild area and is not fenced, only recommended if you & your dog are in decent shape & under voice control (great view at top).

Off-Leash Beaches: NO FENCES, must be under good voice control

Long Beach Dog Zone Between Roycroft and Argonne Metered Parking before 5, One dog per Adult, 3 acres

Huntington Dog Beach - See site for details

Leo Carrillo State Beach, N. Malibu: Dogs on 6ft leash in designated areas

Wish there were a closer beach? Join the discussion at: http://www.unleashthebeach.org

NATURE / HIKING (mostly on-leash)

http://gorp.away.com/gorp/eclectic/pets.htm

http://www.HikewithYourDog.com

http://www.lamountains.com/parks_dogs.asp

http://www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun

http://www.hautedogs.org/offleash.html

http://caninehikers.homestead.com/index.html

http://www.nps.gov/archive/yose/trip/pets.htm Yosemite

CITY

PLEASE READ PET PUBLIC ACCESS GUIDELINES FIRST!

http://www.skybark.com nightclub - See site for Special Events

"Yappy Hour" on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm @ - Tails of Santa Monica 2912 Main St (310) 392-4300

A FEW WESTSIDE PUBLIC WALKS :

Montana Avenue / Ocean:

George & The Wagging Tail between 11th & 12th, unique selection Between 7th-17th: endless dog-friendly shopping, eateries, coffee, etc... Pick up a picnic & keep strolling past 7th down to the park at Ocean Blvd. , take in the view off the bluffs and relax in the grass with the locals

3rd St. Promenade:

Confirmed open to friendly, trained & well-behaved dogs: Barnes&Noble, Old Navy, American Eagle, The Mac Store, Pink, Brookstone, Puzzle Zoo, Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware, Gap, outdoor patios, etc... NO DOGS: Main Mall, Food courts & indoor eateries.

Main Street/Abbot Kinney / Venice Beach

Modern Dog 1611 Abbot Kinney Blvd (310) 450-2275 Tails of Santa Monica(310) 392-4300 Nature's Grooming & Boutique 3110 Main St # 1O4 (310) 392-8758

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