Traveling to Los Angeles with a Pet
Los Angeles can be excellent with a pet if you resist the urge to cross the whole metro area every day. Pick West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown or another neighborhood based on the trip you want, then use nearby parks and walking routes.
Where to Stay
- West Hollywood for restaurants, nightlife and central access
- Santa Monica for coastal weather and walking
- Downtown LA for museums, events and an urban base
Pet-Friendly Hotel Starting Points
1 Hotels pet-friendly stays
1 Hotels has a pet-friendly program and a West Hollywood property.
Check the current pet policy →Kimpton pet-friendly hotels
Kimpton is another strong option across Los Angeles.
Check the current pet policy →Tips for a Better Trip
- Traffic makes hotel location unusually important.
- Trail and beach pet rules vary, so verify each destination before leaving.
- Hot inland weather can be very different from temperatures near the coast.
Before You Leave Home
Keep vaccination information, identification and your veterinarian's contact details easy to reach. For interstate travel, the USDA notes that individual states and territories can set animal-health requirements, so check the rules for your destination when planning a longer trip. USDA interstate pet travel information.
More Los Angeles Travel Planning
For general destination information, events and visitor planning, see the official or primary visitor resource for Los Angeles. You can also review our pet travel checklist, flying with pets guide and pet-friendly hotel chain guide.