San Diego is hands down one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Situated on the Pacific Ocean south of the hustle and bustle of L.A., the sunkissed sands and hilly green spaces of San Diego are ideal for active people and their four-legged friends.
For the times that you aren’t able to hit the town with your furry friend, it’s always helpful to have the type of pet-friendly amenities featured on this list on-site at your apartment. The complexes below go above and beyond to provide you and your pet with everything you need to live life to the fullest. Find your favorite amenities and fill out your apartment application today.
Torrey Villas
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The gated dog park at Torrey Villas offers views that are reminiscent of a five-star resort. With obstacles and benches scattered throughout the sunkissed lawn area and shade provided by the surrounding trees and mature greenery, it’s near impossible to have a bad time when you’re kicking back with your best friend at this stellar on-site dog park.
This Del Mar Mesa community caps the pets per apartment at two and does have some breed restrictions. Be sure to check their website or give the leasing office a call before your tour to ensure your pet can make the move with you without a hitch.
Westwood Apartment Homes
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With a deep stainless steel tub large enough to accommodate the biggest breeds, an industrial strength dryer on the wall and enough room for your dog to shake itself off without leaving you soaked, the pet washing area at Westwood Apartment Homes just makes bathtime easier on you and your pup.
Beyond that, the common green spaces throughout this La Jolla Village complex are ideal for quick walks before work and outdoor hangouts on off days under the San Diego sun. Regardless of how you like to bond with your pet, this complex provides all the resources residents need to live life to the fullest.
Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch
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South of San Diego, Otay Ranch Village is technically in Chula Vista, but this complex makes the list because of the top-notch, pet-focused amenities provided to the residents occupying the 422 units that make up the apartment community.
Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch boasts dog stations all throughout the outdoor communal areas as well as an on-site dog park and available boarding services. Combine that with the fact that the community is located less than a 20-minute walk from Coronado Beach Dog Park, and you’ve got yourself a pet parent’s paradise.
Camden Hillcrest
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Camden Hillcrest provides residents and their four-legged roommates with one of the more beautiful private off-leash dog parks you’re ever going to find at an apartment complex. The ideal place to let your pup safely roam free on a beautiful day, this on-site bark park is second to none.
Camden Hillcrest allows up to three dogs per apartment, which is one more than what could be considered average. Beyond that, this Uptown complex has no weight limit and, while there are some breed restrictions, they are relatively liberal. Be sure to give the leasing office a call before your tour if you aren’t sure about your pet’s eligibility.
The Promenade Rio Vista
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The Promenade Rio Vista is the perfect place for devoted pet parents to call home. Just one look at the on-site pet spa and it’s easy to see that the needs of all the residents, even the ones on four legs, were taken into account in the design of this community. Boasting three large stainless steel tubs with adjustable faucets, wall-mounted dryers and a separate waiting area, this is one of the nicest pet spas you’re ever going to find in or outside of an apartment complex.
This Mission Valley community also boasts a private pet park. What good is the five-star pet spa if there aren’t proper play facilities on-site as well? This park seamlessly fits in with stunning landscaping throughout the property and is the perfect place to let your pet enjoy a little time off the leash while you watch from afar.
Solazzo Apartment Homes
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Solazzo Apartment Homes boasts one of the better-equipped bark parks on this list. With agility equipment that will have your dog ready for Westminster in no time, a fire hydrant to help encourage a call from nature and benches scattered throughout, there’s no doubt that this is a great place to kill some time on a sunny day with your pet.
Located in beautiful La Jolla Village, it’s no surprise that the dog park and the rest of the outdoor common areas throughout the complex all reflect the unique natural landscape and invite a sense of calm and connection to nature during every walk you take with your four-legged roomie.
Cresta Bella
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The gated dog park at Cresta Bella is an ideal place to let your dog enjoy a little time off-leash. With a meticulously maintained lawn and only a couple of trees, this controlled area is exactly the type of space your dog needs to let out the pent-up energy that develops during a full day spent inside.
Even outside of the fenced-in park, there are dog bag stations all throughout the property at Cresta Bella. This Northeastern San Diego apartment community welcomes cats and dogs and allows up to two pets per apartment. While there are some breed restrictions, these issues are handled on a case-by-case basis. Be sure to give the leasing office a call before your tour if you’re unsure about your pet’s eligibility.
Point Bonita
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The dog park art Point Bonita is well-equipped and intelligently designed to keep your dog entertained off-leash while you watch from a bench or catch up with your neighbors. With hoops ramps and more all on offer, opportunities for your hound to play abound in this stellar on-site play area.
Located south of Downtown San Diego in Bonita, this 297-unit apartment community takes the comfort of cats and dogs into account in more ways than one. Due to the ample green space outside of the gated bark park, there are plenty of places for pet parents to get some quality time with their furry friends at Point Bonita.
Strata
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Strata is a 163-unit apartment community that welcomes cats and dogs with open arms. Allowing up to three pets per apartment home and boasting no listed weight restrictions, Strata should sit atop your list if you’re looking to make a move with multiple pups.
Situated in the highly sought-after East Village, Strata has an on-site dog run and benefits from a stellar location just blocks away from Petco Park and the Park at the Park. Whether you’re taking your dog out before work in the morning or embarking on a long walk on a Sunday afternoon, there’s no doubt that Strata supports the lifestyles of active residents and their pets.
Solterra Ecoluxury Apartments
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Solterra Ecoluxury Apartments is a 114-unit community that is tailor-made for dedicated pet parents. With an on-site dog run, bag disposal stations throughout the property and plenty of space for lengthy on-leash walks, it’s tough to have a bad day with your pet at this premier apartment complex.
Beyond that, this Northeastern San Diego community welcomes cats and dogs and has no weight or breed restrictions. Up to three pets are allowed per apartment. This is a much more lenient policy than the average, making Solterra Ecoluxury Apartments a must-see for anyone moving with multiple large pets.
See pet parenthood in a whole new light in San Diego
Whether you’re a weekend hiker, a dog park regular or simply someone looking to keep the mess and smell that comes with owning a pet out of the apartment, there are great options all throughout the San Diego area. Find the place that perfectly meets your needs and fill out an application today. Your pet will thank you.
