Dog-friendly Cape Town: places to go with your dog

Planning a day out in Cape Town with your dog? Here are 70 dog-friendly places in Cape Town: vets, shops and dog parks – each on the maps.dog map, with what dog owners want to know first.

Golden retriever on the beach at sunset
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Places
70
Vets
29
Shops
15
Dog parks
12

Dog-friendly vets in Cape Town

29 places

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Dog-friendly shops in Cape Town

15 places

See all 15

Dog-friendly dog parks in Cape Town

12 places

Dog-friendly parks & nature in Cape Town

6 places

Dog-friendly cafés in Cape Town

3 places

Dog-friendly places in Cape Town

3 places

Dog-friendly restaurants in Cape Town

2 places

Eating out with your dog in Cape Town

5 cafés, restaurants and bars in Cape Town are listed as dog-friendly. Each entry shows whether your dog can come inside or only sit on the terrace – if in doubt, ask.

Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Cape Town

Cape Town has 6 parks and green spaces for walks and 12 dog parks. Your dog can run off-lead at Arnold Street Dog Park, Green Point Park Dog Park and Hundezone, for example. Check the signs on site.

Vets, shops and places to stay

For everything else, Cape Town has 29 vets and animal clinics and 15 shops that let dogs in.

Missing a place in Cape Town?

Know a café, park or beach in Cape Town that welcomes dogs? Add it on the map. After a quick check it helps every dog owner in Cape Town.

FAQ

Is Cape Town dog-friendly?

maps.dog lists 70 places in Cape Town where dogs are welcome, including vets, shops and dog parks.

Which cafés and restaurants in Cape Town allow dogs inside?

Every entry says whether dogs can come inside or only sit outside. If in doubt, ask.

Where can my dog go off-lead in Cape Town?

For example at Arnold Street Dog Park, Green Point Park Dog Park and Hundezone. Check the signs on site.

How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leads.