Good dogs only

Dog-friendly South Bay

Patios that welcome pups, trails that allow leashes, and the walks that make a dog’s day. Note: most beach cities prohibit dogs on the sand itself — the paths and patios are where it’s at.

Patios & places

Dog-friendly · Hermosa Beach

Vista

Pier-view seafood with an explicitly dog-friendly patio.

11 Pier Ave

Dog-friendly · Palos Verdes

Nelson’s at Terranea

Cliffside outdoor plaza where leashed dogs join you on the deck.

100 Terranea Way

Dog-friendly · Torrance

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Dog-themed chain with an actual dog menu, at the mall.

Del Amo Fashion Center

Dog-friendly · El Segundo

Tapizon

Wraparound patio in downtown El Segundo.

450 Main St

Dog-friendly · Manhattan Beach

The Strand (Manhattan & Hermosa)

The concrete beachfront path is the South Bay’s daily dog-walk parade route.

Dog-friendly · Palos Verdes

George F Canyon & PVLS Trails

Leashed dogs welcome on Conservancy-guided hikes on the peninsula.

27305 Palos Verdes Dr E

Dog-friendly · Redondo Beach

The Esplanade

The bluff-top sidewalk from Veterans Park south — the classic sunset dog walk.

Dog-friendly · El Segundo

El Segundo Beach & The Point Lawn

Dog-friendly sand at the quiet end of the beach cities, plus the open lawn at The Point.

Seafood · $$$ · Hermosa Beach

Vista

Large pier-side seafood room with coastline views, a lobster roll with dill pollen, tiki cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio.

11 Pier Ave · Hermosa Beach

Ocean viewDog-friendlyDate night
North African · $$ · Hermosa Beach

Barsha

Indoor-outdoor North African wine bar with shareable plates and pours in three sizes.

1141 Aviation Blvd · Hermosa Beach

Dog-friendly
Brazilian-Japanese · $$ · El Segundo

Tapizon

Casual Brazilian-with-Japanese-twists cooking — miso-butter corn, moqueca — on a wraparound patio.

450 Main St · El Segundo

Dog-friendly
Coastal Casual · $$$ · Palos Verdes

Nelson’s

Cliffside casual dining with a fire pit, steps from the Point Vicente bluff trail.

Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way · Palos Verdes

Ocean viewKid-friendlyDog-friendly