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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Santa Monica, CA

29 locations in and around Santa Monica, California — call ahead about vaccination requirements, availability and rates — boarding and daycare fill up around holidays.

Santa Monica has about 90,729 residents, which works out to 32 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Pet Sitting 7Dog Parks 7Dog Trainers 6Shelters & Rescues 5Boarding 4
By area:Ocean Park 14Downtown Santa Monica 7ZIP 90403 5

Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Santa Monica

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. 1Herb Katz Dog Park

    2300-2398 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

    7:30am-8:30pm, maintenance times

    free

    FencedSmall-dog areaWater access
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  2. 2Airport Park Dog Park

    3201 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

    Small-dog area
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  3. 3Lhasa Happy Homes

    BUSINESS ADDRESS NOT ADOPTION SITE, 2632 Wilshire Blvd #190, Santa Monica, CA 90403

    Small-dog area
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  4. 4Santa Monica Airport Dog Park

    3201 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

    Small-dog area
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  5. 5Rover Kennels

    2116 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405-2216

    Mon-Fri 7am-9pm

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  6. 6DOG PPL

    3440 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3302

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  7. 7Fitdog

    1712 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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  8. 8Wag Hotels - Santa Monica

    1653 19th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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  9. 9Feet & Paws

    3201 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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  10. 10Fetch Pet Care

    1014 Broadway #185, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Before you go

29locations
32per 100,000 residents
26with a phone
21with a website
2publish hours

Of the 29 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Santa Monica, 26 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 21 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Los Angeles with 238.

Santa Monica 29 locations

All 19 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Santa Monica

By ZIP code: 90401 (6) · 90402 (1) · 90403 (4) · 90405 (8)

Downtown Santa Monica · ZIP 90401 6

  1. Helping Persian Cats

    1448 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2733

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  2. DogVacay.com - Dog Boarding Community

    820 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2711

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  3. DOG PPL - Dog Park, Bar, Cafe & Lounge

    3440 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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  4. Westside Dog Gang

    1530 7th St #100, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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  5. Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies

    1448 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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  6. Rescue The Precious lives

    720 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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ZIP 90402 1

  1. Dominant Dogs Training

    201 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402-1408

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ZIP 90403 · ZIP 90403 4

  1. Smp Paws, Llc.

    1626 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403-1808

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  2. Colin's Pack

    1164 Berkeley St Apt C, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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  3. Petco Dog Training

    1402 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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  4. Paws in Motion

    1002 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Ocean Park · ZIP 90405 8

  1. My Pet Naturally

    3240 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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  2. Voice For The Animals Foundation

    2633 Lincoln Blvd PMB 202, Santa Monica, CA 90405-4619

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  3. Doggie Bliss

    3435 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 107-40, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3301

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  4. Dog Park

    2100 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405-2216

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  5. The Pet Nanny CA

    825 Ocean Park Blvd #7, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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  6. SurfDogLA

    2002 4th St #208, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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  7. High Performance K9 Training

    2219 Main St PMB 433, Santa Monica, CA 90405-2217

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  8. Pacific Street Park

    Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Santa Monica

How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Santa Monica?

We list 29 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Santa Monica with addresses, and 26 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Santa Monica?

Call ahead — 26 of the 29 dog parks, trainers & boarding here list a number. Hours at independent dog parks, trainers & boarding shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to teach a dog to play fetch?

Start by encouraging your dog to chase a favorite toy in a hallway, rewarding them when they return with it, and gradually increasing distance. For open practice spaces, check out the 29 dog parks in Santa Monica, California, where 26 listings offer direct contact details for park management. If your dog struggles with recall or drops toys early, working with a local professional trainer can help overcome training hurdles.

Why is my dog coughing?

A dog's cough can stem from kennel cough, allergies, air irritants, or underlying respiratory conditions. If your dog exhibits a dry, hacking sound, isolate them from public areas like the 29 dog parks in Santa Monica, California and consult a veterinarian. You can contact 26 local pet service providers in Santa Monica directly for guidance on safe local activity spaces.