Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Fun Places For Doggies and Their People


*and by lil 'uns I am referring to the the hairy, four-legged 
      creatures that outnumber children in The City.



San Franciscans love them some dogs, making San Francisco one of the most dog-friendly cities in the nation and possibly even the world. So where do the locals take their pooches for some quality outdoor romping? Below is a list of the best places around to get out and explore nature with your own little beast(s). 


Fun Places For Doggies and Their People:
(in order of awesomeness) 
  1. Fort Funston-This has got to be one of the most beautiful public off-leash areas that exists anywhere. Epic views of the bay, ample room to run around, and beach access makes this the best doggie fun spot EVER!
  2. Chrissy Field- Another great place for both humans and dogs, Chrissy Field boasts one of the best views of the Golden Gate, beach access, and a huge lawn perfect for long-distance frisbee. Also off-leash, but beware of bikes. More on Chrissy Field here
  3. Ocean Beach-What dog doesn't love running in the sand, splashing in the waves, and sampling washed-up sea delicacies? Dogs are allowed off-leash from Kelly's Cove (which is the side of the beach nearest to The Cliff House restaurant) to about the Windmill across the street (there is a small sign marking the boundary on the beach as well). *Small dogs will not want to miss Saturdays at 10am when hordes of mini-beasts gather on the beach around Lincoln St. The sheer volume of these little buggers make them hard to miss, and on nice days it is not uncommon to see them number in the hundreds.
All of these places have robust parking situations, and can easily be located using MapQuest. If you don't happen to have wheels, don't worry. Muni allows one muzzled and leashed dog per bus to ride for a fare equal to the owner's (except during the weekday hours of 5-9AM and 3-7PM.) Muni directions can be found here.

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