greater fort lauderDOG
Enjoy a dog-day afternoon in the sun with pet-friendly locales from dog parks and dog beaches to puppy boutiques and spas, to sidewalk cafes that welcome four legged visitors as well as those with two.Bring man's best friend to visit the onsite locations where the movie Marley & Me was filmed:
 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel Building - 200 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Where John Grogan worked. |
| Las Olas Boulevard in front of Big City Tavern – 609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. The Walk and Talk Scene. |
| Riviera Isle and E. Las Olas Boulevard |
| Nick's Bar & Grill on Hollywood Beach Broadwalk 1214 North Broadwalk, Hollywood Beach (954) 920-2800 |
| 1015 North 17 Court in Hollywood, Florida |
Pet-Friendly Hotels
There are more than 100 hotels that welcome you and your pets. Click here for a list of pet-friendly hotels.
Pet-Friendly Restaurants
DEERFIELD BEACH
Bru's Room Sports Grill
123 NE 20th Ave, (954) 420-5959
FORT LAUDERDALE
America's Backyard
100 S.W. 3rd Ave., (954) 727-0950Big City Tavern
609 E Las Olas Blvd., (954) 727-0307Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill
1555 SE 17th St., (954) 525-7400Briny Riverfront
305 S. Andrews Ave., (954) 376-4742By Word of Mouth
3200 NE 12th Ave., (954) 564-3663Cafe' La Bonne Crepe
815 E Las Olas Blvd., (954) 761-1515
Cafe Vico
1125 N Federal Hwy., (954) 565-9681The Capital Grille
2430 E Sunrise Blvd., (954) 446-2000Cheesecake Factory
600 E Las Olas Blvd., (954) 463-1999
OutsideChristina Wan's
664 N Federal Hwy., (954) 527-0228
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze Blvd., (954) 525-2421
Croissan-Time French Bakery & Fine Foods
1201 North Federal Hwy. Suite 4A, (954) 565-8555d.b.a. /Cafe
2364 N Federal Hwy, (954) 565-3392Dirty Blondes
229 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., (954) 728-9801Einstein's Bagels
3200 N. Federal Hwy., (954) 565-2155The Floridian
1410 E Las Olas Blvd., (954) 463-4041
The Foxy Brown
723 E Broward Blvd., (754) 200-4236Hibiscus Cafe'
3000 North Federal Hwy., (954) 533-7224H2O
101 S Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd., (954) 414-1024
Johnny V
625 E. Las Olas Blvd., (954) 761-7920Kitchenetta
2850 N. Federal Hwy., (954) 567-3333Lemongrass Asian Bistro
3811 N Federal Hwy., (954) 564-4422Panera Bread
1762 North Federal Hwy., (954) 567-5925Sage French American Cafe
2378 N Federal Hwy., (954) 565-2299
Shuck & Dive
650 N. Federal Hwy., (954) 462-0088Steak 954 at the W Fort Laudedale Hotel
401 N Ft Lauderdale Blvd., (954) 414-8333Tarpon Bend
200 SW 2nd St., (954) 523-3233Teal Bistro
1103 E Las Olas Blvd., (954) 712-8933Tee-Jay Thai Restaurant
5975 N Federal Hwy., (954) 771-4447T-Mex Cantina
204 SW 2nd St., (954)463-2003Tokyo Sushi
1499 SE 17th St., (954) 767-9922Tuscan Grill
1105 East Las Olas Blvd., (954) 766-8700Wild East Asian Bistro
1200 E Las Olas Blvd., (954) 828-1888Yolo
333 E Las Olas Blvd., (954) 523-1000Zona Fresca
1635 N. Federal Hwy., (954) 566-1777
HOLLYWOOD
Lola's on Harrison
2032 Harrison St. (954) 927-9851
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
Red Fox Diner
3640-1 N. Federal Highway, (954) 783-7714
PLANTATION
Stromboli Pizza
801 S. University Dr., (954) 472-2167
WILTON MANORS
Georgie's Alibi
2266 Wilton Dr., (954) 565-2526
Pet-Friendly Spas
Camp Canine Country Club & Spa
Cageless Facility
808 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, (954) 763-4111
Java Cat & Dog Spa
3318 NE 33rd St. Fort Lauderdale, (954) 566-8874
Pet Paradise
Offering Boarding, Day Care, Pet Spa, Grooming and Dog Training
10401 Orange Dr., Davie, (954) 888-1866
Pompano Pet Lodge and Doggie Daycare
No cages or crates. Home to the K-9 Police dogs
900 NW 31st Avenue, Pompano Beach, (954) 972-5584
Posh Paws
Pet Salon, Grooming, Boarding, Pet Sitting and Walking
3045 N. Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, (954) 565-3343
Pet Bakeries & Boutiques
Central Bark Doggy Day Care & Retail
24 Hour Staffing, Membership requirement, Unique retail
3699 N. Dixie Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, (954) 568-3647
Diamonds and Doggies
111 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, (954) 765-6078
The only store of its kind! A full selection of fine jewelry including wedding, engagement and anniversary rings, bracelets and earrings, coupled with some great fashion pieces that are a hit with everyone. If that's not enough, Diamonds and Doggies is the best place in town to shop for any kind of toy or teacup dog breed and bulldogs too. They even provide a airline approved travel bag with every purchase!
Tea Cups Puppy Store, Full Dog Bakery & Boutique
TeaCup and Toy Breed Puppies, Canine Couture, and luxury items for petite dogs. Some Larger items available for larger breeds
3180 Stirling Rd. Hollywood, (954) 985-8848
Parks, Beaches, Recreation Areas
2013 K9 Water Festivals in October:
Weekends: Oct 5-6, 12-13 at Castaway Island at T.Y. Park in Hollywood and Oct 19-20 at Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Admission is $5 per dog per 50-minute session beginning on the hour from 9am to 5pm.
"Barkham At Markham"-Dog Park at Markham Park
16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise
(954) 389-2000
Bark Park at Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Avenue
Fresh water lake. 7am-8pm. Weekends and holidays: $2 adults, $1.50 kids 6-12 yrs, 5 and under free. Weekdays: $1.50 adults, $1 kids 6-12 yrs, 5 and under free. Annual pass: $60.
Canine Corner Dog Park
1101 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach
Located at the corner of U.S. 1 & N.E. 10th St.
Dog Beach of Hollywood
Located on Hollywood Beach between Pershing & Custer Streets
Fri-Sun 5pm-9pm. The area is 100-yards long. Passes are available on site or at Hollywood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Office, 1405 S. 28th Avenue. 954-921-3404. Weekend daily pass Residents, $5 per dog, Non-Residents, $10 per dog. Maximum two dogs per pass holder. Dogs must have current rabies tag. Dogs must be under the control of the owner. Owner responsible for waste cleanup.
Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center Dog Park
Located off Sportsplex Drive in the Sportsplex Regional Park Complex, between Sample Road and Royal Palm Blvd., east of Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs. Sunrise-9pm daily.
Emerald Hills Lakes Park
3901 N. 30th Terrace, Hollywood
This neighborhood park features a side area for small and large dogs as well as a playground, swings, ball field and small basketball court.
Fort Lauderdale's Dog Beach
(954) 828-7275
**North of Sunrise Blvd. Right before the hotels start on the east side of A1A. A stretch of ocean beach beginning at Sunrise and A1A and continuing on for 100 yards to the north. Fri-Sun 7pm-9pm. 5p-9p Sat & Sun only. Permit required $5.30 per visit or $ 21.20 for one year.
Gary B. Jones Park for People and Pups
8101 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac
Northwest corner of University Dr. & Southgate Blvd., directly next to Veteran's Memorial Park.
The park features areas for both large and small dogs, a common area with drinking fountains (for both people and pups), a dog washing area, shelters, pathways, and landscaping.
Golden Isles Park
Egret Dr. and Layne Blvd., Hallandale Beach
A great park for the little ones, it contains a playground, picnic tables, walking trail, basketball court and pavilion. Coming soon for four-legged members of the family: a dog park to be enjoyed by dogs and their humans.
Happy Tails Dog Park at Seminole Park
6600 S.W. 16th St., Plantation
Happy Tails Park is a great new place to walk your dog and meet friends. Located at Seminole Park in the City of Plantation, the park provides five acres dedicated to man's best friend.
John Williams Park
Sheridan Oak Forest, 6101 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
A favorite among scouts, overnight campers and nature lovers, John Williams Park allows a close encounter with nature while providing passive recreational activities. The park also has playground equipment, a pavilion, a walking path and restrooms.
Joseph Scavo Park
900 Three Islands Blvd. Hallandale Beach
Enjoy a stroll on the walking trail at this 7-acre park that also has benches and a playground. This is the perfect park for a picnic.
Oakland Bark Park
971 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park
Oakridge Park
5200 SW 35th Avenue, Hollywood
Features a play area for dogs and their owners. Other enhancements for those who visit the 37-acre site include two covered playgrounds, two pavilions, a walking path, two parking lots and the park is ADA accessible.
Poinciana Neighborhood Dog Park
1301 South 21st Avenue
Known throughout the city by dog owners, Poinciana provides a location to stretch a pet's legs as well as a pleasant spot for two-legged visitors to enjoy a walking path, playground, shoot hoops or enjoy a picnic. It also has beautiful poinciana trees.
Quiet Waters Park
Located at 401 S. Powerline Road between Hillsboro Blvd. and SE 10th Street. (954) 360-1315.
Basic obedience and flyball classes for dogs offered.
The Riverwalk
Behind Broward Center for the Performing Arts to about 500 East Las Olas Blvd. Daily from sunrise to 2am.
Tradewinds Park
3600 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek, (954) 968-3875
Woodville Dog Park
1500 S.W. 83rd Ave., North Lauderdale
Located on McNab Road and SW 83rd Avenue, it contains a dog park, nature trail, open green space, and restrooms. Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. This three acre park is a combined educational, natural preserve and dog park.
