Spending time with your pup in new places is always a blast, so you might wonder if there are dog-friendly things to do near you.
Whether you are from the Los Angeles area or you're on vacation there, you can bring your four-legged pal along with you for plenty of fun adventures. Between beach days, hiking, and seeing the sites, there's plenty of things to do in the Los Angeles area that are dog-approved. Here's just a few fun ideas you should check out!
Take a Beach Day at Rosie's Dog Beach (Long Beach)
If you're in Los Angeles, you more than likely want to hit the beach for a day of fun under the sun. Rosie's Beach in Long Beach (only a 28-mile drive from downtown LA) is a great place to enjoy the ocean with your furry friend. Take a stroll near the sea, or take a dip in the shallow part of the water to cool off. Rosie's is an off-leash beach, so you're welcome to allow your dogs to make new friends, but make sure your pup is always close to you and never disturbs anyone who doesn't first show interest in your dog.
Beach hours for dogs are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is metered parking within a few blocks of the beach in the Bennett Avenue lot for easy access. Bags for picking up after your dog are available for use on the beach, but owners are strongly encouraged to bring their own and must promptly pick up after their pet. Please also note that dogs are only allowed within the dog zone and the access paths. Failure to abide by beach rules may result in a ticket or fine.