Pacific Street Dog Park
About 1 miles from Santa Monica
View on map →Dog walking and dog parks in Santa Monica, CA.
Places to play, and GPS-tracked dog walking from screened local walkers.
Dog walking in Santa Monica
You can sign up with Dote today as a dog owner or a walker in Santa Monica, California. How many walkers are available near you depends on your area. Every walker completes identity and criminal background screening, and every walk has live GPS tracking.
Places your dog can play in Santa Monica
No dog park is mapped inside Santa Monica itself in OpenStreetMap, a volunteer-edited map. These are the closest mapped dog parks. Check the Santa Monica parks department for local dog areas, and the posted rules at each park.
Herb Katz Dog Park
About 1 miles from Santa Monica
View on map →Westminster Dog Park
About 2 miles from Santa Monica
View on map →Santa Monica at a glance
- Population: about 89,922 (2023 Census estimate)
- Change since 2020: down 3.4%
- Land area: about 8.4 square miles
- Density: about 10,694 people per square mile
- Rank in California: number 90 of 482 places by population
By these numbers, Santa Monica is a high-density place. In high-density places, walks tend to be short loops on sidewalks with busy crossings, so a quick walk around the block is often the practical routine. Green space can be a bit further away.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer files.
Before you go
- Bring water and waste bags, and keep your dog's vaccinations up to date.
- Read the posted rules at the entrance. Many parks require current vaccinations, licenses, or leashes at the gate.
- Watch how your dog is getting along with the others, and leave if play gets too rough.
Dog rules in Santa Monica, California
Dog rules in the U.S. come from three levels: state law, the county, and the city. Nearly every state requires rabies vaccination for dogs, while leash, license, and waste rules are usually set by the city or county, so they can be different in Santa Monica than in the next town over.
- License and rabies tag: most cities require a dog license and current rabies vaccination. Keep the tags on your dog's collar.
- Leash rules: many cities require dogs to be leashed in public, with off-leash allowed only in posted dog areas. Check the leash length limit too.
- Waste: picking up after your dog is required almost everywhere, and fines apply.
- Limits: ordinances often cover barking, the number of dogs per home, and dogs left in hot cars or tied up outdoors.
For the exact rules in Santa Monica, read the city's animal ordinance or ask local animal control: municipal code library · search the Santa Monica dog ordinance · Santa Monica on the map. Dote does not give legal advice, and rules change, so confirm with the city.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I take my dog to play in +
The closest dog parks mapped in OpenStreetMap are Pacific Street Dog Park (about 1 miles away), Herb Katz Dog Park (about 1 miles away), Westminster Dog Park (about 2 miles away). Check the city parks department for dog areas inside Santa Monica.
Is Dote available in +
You can sign up today as a dog owner or a walker in Santa Monica, California. How many walkers are available near you depends on your area.
Are leash rules the same everywhere in +
Usually not. Leash, license, and vaccination rules are often set by the city or county and can differ by park, so check Santa Monica's municipal code or animal-control office and the posted signs.
Are Dote walkers in Santa Monica screened? +
Yes. Every Dote walker completes identity verification and a criminal background check through a third-party screening provider before their first walk, with periodic re-screening afterward.
Nearby places in California
Los Angeles · Culver City · Beverly Hills · El Segundo · Manhattan Beach · West Hollywood
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