Mountain Lake Park

Pet-friendly Baker Beach in San Francisco, about a mile south of the Golden Gate Bridge, is a terrific place to take your dog for a view of the iconic landmark. On Baker Beach north of Lobos Creek, dogs are allowed off-leash, but they must be on a leash south of Lobos Creek.

At this sports goods store featuring gear for snowboarders, skiers, hikers, climbers, and cyclists, pets are welcome on a leash.

Bring Petzooie to the Palace of Fine Arts for a stroll. The area boasts a calm lagoon and space to stroll your beloved buddy, and features a famous Greco-Roman style Rotunda and colonnades, making it one of San Francisco's most photographed sites. During their visit to the Palace of Fine Arts, dogs must be leashed.

At Crissy Field in San Francisco, CA, your dog will enjoy strolling down the pet-friendly promenade, catching a frisbee in the grassy field, and playing in the sand and waves at the dedicated off-leash beach, which includes a doggy water fountain and washing station.

Pets enjoy joining their humans for a day of fishing or a stroll along the water at this popular site. Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash.

The Alta Plaza Off-Leash Plaza is a safe haven for both children and dogs. It is close to schools and offers tennis courts and a basketball hoop. Paint on the paths clearly demarcates the off-leash area. When dogs are not in this area, they must be leashed and cleaned up after at all times.