There are more than 52 million canines in this country and growing, according to the American Kennel Club, and several US travel associations report that an increasing number of travelers taking their pets on short and extended trips, by car and airplane. Traveling with your pet can be one of life's joyous pleasures (think John Steinbeck’s Travels With Charley), and road trippers are realizing that pets are ideal travel companions and protection on America’s highways and byways.

Pet Friendly Hotel near San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco is an ideal pet-friendly city, a mecca for your dog, rich with parks and beaches where you and your four-legged companion are welcome with open arms. There are specially designated "off leash" doggie parks and beaches, outdoor restaurants that offer your furry friends food and drink, and shopkeepers who lavish attention on your canines while you peruse their offerings. This penchant for pups has rubbed off on the hospitality industry so that you have your choice of pet-friendly hotels.

Regency Inn San Francisco – A Pet Friendly Lodging near San Francisco Airport, California
Nestled near historic San Francisco, the Regency Inn offers pet-friendly accommodations and plenty of outdoor areas for long walks amidst the landscaped grounds and trees. For more adventure, exercise and roaming space, there is an exterior courtyard that allows dogs to roam off their leashes.

The Regency Inn has tiled rooms, especially designed keeping your best companion in mind. The hotel charges a $15 non-refundable fee per pet.

Pet Friendly Beaches and Parks in San Francisco
In and around the San Francisco area, there are several pet friendly restaurants, parks, beaches and attractions. While specific leash laws apply, some beaches and parks allow dogs to roam free during certain hours of the day. Of course, owners are required by law to clean up after their pets.