Sacramento in the Top 50 Pet-Friendly Cities — Here’s Why It Deserves the Bark of Approval 🐶✨

1. Walkable, Outdoor-Heavy Vibes

Sacramento is tailor-made for pet lovers who love everything under the sun. With a ton of pet-friendly parks, trails, and outdoor dining—plus nearly 270 sunny days a year—it’s a dream for both you and your furry bestie. 

2. Plenty of Tail-Wagging Essentials

You’ve got pet-friendly hotels at every budget level (some with zero or minimal pet fees). Restaurants, tours, cafes, and even carriage rides—Sacramento invites well-behaved pets almost everywhere. 

3. Dog Parks That Make Pups Go Wild

William Land Regional Park — Huge space, perfect for a leash-side stroll. 

Truitt Bark Park, Lynn Robie Off-Leash, Sutter’s Landing Dog Park, Glenbrook Dog Park — Local favorites with fenced areas for play, water features, and social sniffing galore. 

Plus, the city boasts an impressive 3.1 dog parks per 100,000 residents—one of the top ratios in the nation. 

4. Pet-Friendly Businesses Are the Norm, Not the Exception

From breweries and cafés to full-on restaurants, Sacramento rolls out the bone for pets. Think pup cups at Salt & Straw, patios loaded with water bowls, and cozy spots with outdoor seating where pups are VIP guests. 

5. A Community That Celebrates Pets

Sacramento will break out the red (or should we say, chew toy?) carpet for pet lovers. Events like the annual Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash in William Land Park are treats for both pups and their humans.