4 p.m. Surfer Beach Hotel

Bring Fido to the Surfer Beach Hotel for a great value stay on the beach. This affordable dog-friendly hotel is located on Pacific Beach, which allows dogs at different times throughout the year. The hotel offers complimentary dog treats at the front desk and has a grassy pet relief area. From your room, you can walk to several restaurants with dog-friendly patios along the boardwalk. The pet fee won’t break the bank either, since Surfer Beach Hotel welcomes two dogs up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $60 per stay.

5 or 6 p.m. Pacific Beach

Take a leisurely stroll on Pacific Beach, where leashed pups are welcome starting at 4 or 6 p.m., depending on the time of year. This is a lively destination, with trendy hotel bars and cafes lining the boardwalk. Watch the surfers hang ten and let Fido put his paws into the Pacific Ocean before dinner.

8 p.m. The Patio on Lamont Street

When it’s time to chow down, San Diego offers an abundance of pet-friendly outdoor dining. BringFido lists more than 500 dog-friendly restaurants in the city, including The Patio on Lamont, which serves inspired California cuisine to foodies and the canines they love in a laid-back setting. This Pacific Beach restaurant’s open-air patio attracts lots of dogs, so reservations are a must. Fido will receive a gourmet house-made dog biscuit and a fresh bowl of water to savor while you dine.

10 p.m. The Dog

Spend the evening at The Dog, a Pacific Beach pool hall that allows dogs inside. This chill bar has an impressive selection of microbrews in addition to nightly drink specials, electronic darts and free pool. Bring some cash for the jukebox so you can spend the evening jamming out to your favorite tunes with your pup.

10 a.m. Noah’s Natural Pet Market

If you are the owner of a “howlistic hound,” stop by Noah's Natural Pet Market to stock up on all-natural treats for your and Fido’s busy day at the beach. Noah’s also sells dog food, collars, leashes, supplements and toys. Buy your good boy a colorful new bandana or life jacket to remember his trip to sunny San Diego.

10:30 a.m. Backyard Kitchen & Tap

Treat your pooch to a tasty treat from the Doggie Menu at Backyard Kitchen & Tap. Fido can break the fast with plain yellow rice, a grilled burger patty or chicken breast with yellow rice, or homemade dog biscuits paired with the complimentary water bowl. While he chows down, enjoy a delicious brunch paired with an eye-opening Mexican Mocha or cappuccino, or try a mimosa flight or a bloody mary with candied bacon. Backyard also has amazing yappy, er, happy hour specials if you want to come back later in the day.

11:30 a.m. Aqua Adventures

Spend the morning on Mission Bay with your furry friend by renting a kayak or stand-up paddleboard from Aqua Adventures, one of our favorite dog-friendly SUP adventures. With a large variety of kayaks, canoes and SUPs to choose from, you’ll find exactly what you need for an unforgettable day out on the water with your canine co-captain. Gorgeous views of the Coronado Bay Bridge and San Diego skyline await you. If your mutt is a novice at paddlesports, Aqua Adventures offers free clinics designed to introduce Fido to the water.

1 p.m. Pizza Port Ocean Beach

If you’re into craft brews and designer pies, you’ll want to check out Pizza Port Ocean Beach with your pooch. This laid-back brewpub has been serving its own beer alongside gourmet pizzas and salads since the 1980s. Sit on the patio with your pup and enjoy a pie made with a signature whole-grain beer crust topped with unique ingredients like clams, butternut squash and pomegranate seeds. Or, just stick to good old pepperoni or cheese. Decisions, decisions.

2 p.m. The Original Dog Beach and Dog Beach Dog Wash

Spend the afternoon basking in the sun while Fido splashes in the ocean at The Original Dog Beach at the end of Ocean Beach. It’s possibly the most “pupular” location in San Diego because canines can play off leash all the time, and it ranks as one of our top dog-friendly beaches on the West Coast. If your salty dog needs to be scrubbed and fluffed after swimming and rolling in the sand, head straight to Dog Beach Dog Wash. The affordable do-it-yourself scrub station is perfect for post-beach grooms!

6 p.m. Sally’s Fish House & Bar

Have supper with your pupper at Sally’s Fish House, a restaurant with several outdoor tables and a grassy area on San Diego Bay for dog owners wanting to enjoy an ocean-to-table dish alongside their pooch. Sally’s Dog Menu features tongue-wagging dishes, including Doggie Sliders (mini bacon cheeseburgers), Howl & Oats (a bowl of oatmeal topped with peanut butter, honey, banana yogurt chips and whipped cream), Surf and T’Arf (salmon, chicken, white rice and peas topped with bacon), and Sit, Stay, Roll (doggie sushi made with seared tuna, steamed broccoli and brown rice wrapped in seaweed). Fido will be in heaven while you dig into sustainable seafood dishes.

8 p.m. San Diego Ghosts

Tour the Gaslamp District and learn about its haunted history with San Diego Ghosts. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this walking trek through the neighborhood. Ticket prices for the hour-long tour are $25 for adults, $16 for children under 12, and free for children under six and dogs. The extended 1.5-hour tour costs an additional $5 per person.

10 p.m. Bayside Landing

Enjoy a nightcap and a late-night snack at Bayside Landing, a pet-friendly sports bar in the Crown Point neighborhood of Pacific Beach that features more than 30 beers on tap, tasty grub, and a lively atmosphere. Dogs are welcome on the spacious outdoor patio that has synthetic turf for Fido’s comfort. While you sip on a Dog Beach Double IPA, order your pup a bite from the pub’s K9 Menu that includes a burger patty, grilled chicken breast, and rice.

8 a.m. Woody’s Breakfast & Burgers

Furry beach bums are welcome at Woody’s Breakfast & Burgers during the Pacific Beach Boardwalk’s dog hours, which means your pooch can join you for a beachside breakfast. Grab a table or barstool overlooking the ocean and order scrambles, sandos or burritos to get your day started. Bowls of water will be provided, but be sure to order an extra sausage patty for Fido while you enjoy the view.

10 a.m. Fiesta Island Off-Leash Dog Park

Soak up more of the San Diego sun before you leave the city at Fiesta Island Off-Leash Dog Park in nearby Mission Bay. Most of this large island is designated leash-free for pups. The park has several sandy dunes for Fido to play in, and the calm bay waters are perfect for dog paddling. Be sure to bring drinking water and keep your dog under voice control at all times.

1 p.m. Fred’s Mexican Cafe in Old Town

Take a break for lunch at Fred’s Mexican Cafe in Old Town. Dogs will love the tasty dog bowl filled with nibbles from the Food for Fido menu, like Snoopy’s Scramble (scrambled eggs) or Cujo’s Carne (sliced carne asada), all while you nosh on delicious California-style Mexican cuisine.

2 p.m. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Depart San Diego

Before traveling home, take an after-lunch walk through the past with your leashed perro at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and learn what life was like in the 1820s-1870s. Visitors will see the converging cultures of Mexico and the United States as they follow the city’s transition from a Mexican pueblo to an American settlement. You’ll depart the “Plymouth of the West” with a dog-tired Fido who will have sweet dreams of all the fun he had during his weekend in dog-friendly San Diego.

For more ideas on where to stay and play with your pup, check out BringFido’s Ruff Guide to the United States. Packed with 365 dog-friendly destinations in all 50 states, it’s got something for every two- and four-legged traveler!