Monterey, CA

Dog walking in Monterey

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

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Unable to take your dog on a walk today? Dog walkers through Wag! are available to care for your pup whenever you’re not. Every dog walker has passed an enhanced background check. Get photos and updates on where your dog poops and pees while you follow along via GPS in the app.

I appreciate you being available on such short notice and helping me with my Buddz!

Dulce L.

Went above and beyond for an express walk much appreciated

Travis W.

The dogs went to a park and seemed like they had fun

Monica K.

Ellie has been a fantastic help for this summer. I appreciate her help so much.

Alicia K.

Ellie is awesome!!

Alicia K.

Thank you! Very informative and great communication while on the walk.

Gina H.

Thank you!!!

candice C.

Thanks!

candice C.

He is great cordial and very flexible. Milo likes him a lot

Alma M.

He was so laid back, very patient and on time

Alma M.

Why book dog walker in Monterey

Busy Pet Parents sometimes need a hand when it comes to ensuring their pup is getting the potty breaks and exercise they need. That's where Wag! comes in! Local Monterey, CA dog walkers are background checked and registered on the Wag! platform, ready to take your dog on an adventure when you need them. Your dog can make a friend in the neighborhood, and you can re-book with the same dog walker easily in the app. Monterey, CA has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Monterey

City Center/ Monterey Institute of International Studies

Encompassing a busy stretch of coastline, the City Center/ Monterey Institute of International Studies neighborhood is the area to go to if you and Fido want to experience Monterey's marine life. Begin by taking your pup on a whale watching excursion with the Monterey Bay Whale Watch. Dogs are welcome to accompany their owners on the boats, where you will both see everything from humpback whales to killer whales to sea lions. For even more time on the water, Monterey Bay Sailing offers lessons and cruises throughout the year, seven days a week, with dogs welcome on their boats for no additional fee. Be sure to bring a lead, doggie bags and drinking water!

Del Monte

Providing access to a couple of different beaches, the Del Monte neighborhood is ideal for pooches who want to spend the day making the most of the sun, sand and sea. Being tucked away from the main road, Del Monte Beach is often referred to as one of the city's hidden gems, and has a boardwalk, picnic tables and fire pits. Connecting on from this is the Monterey State Beach, where you can enjoy an on-lead stroll with Fido up until you reach the Monterey Tides Hotel, after which dogs are not allowed. If you want to treat your pup to a bite to eat, head to The Market Restaurant to try some authentic Mediterranean cuisine at one of the three dog-friendly tables.

Naval Postgraduate School/ Sloat Ave

The jewel of the Naval Postgraduate School/ Sloat Ave neighborhood is El Estero Park, a green, 45 acre city park. Not only does the park have sports facilities, playgrounds, picnic areas and a paddle boat concession at their large lake, but you will also find the El Estero Dog Park here. This off-lead, fenced-in park has plenty of shade, soft mulched ground, and a separate area for smaller dogs, but be sure to bring your own doggie bags and drinking water. If you and Fido are feeling hungry after all of that exercise, there are a couple of dog-friendly restaurants in this neighborhood. The Bay Café & Cantina serves up casual American cuisine with a Mexican twist, while the Cannery Row Brewing Co. have a delicious food menu, as well as over 70 beers on tap.

New Monterey

There is so much history to be found in Monterey, and you and your pup can learn all about the city's heritage in the New Monterey neighborhood. Monterey's Free Walking Tours is the pawfect way to do this, as these hour-long tours, which are approximately one mile in length, will teach the two of you all about the history of Cannery Row and its surrounding areas. After all of that education, Fido will no doubt want to run around for a bit, so take him to the San Carlos Beach Park. Although dogs are not allowed on the beach itself, this 2.87 acre park boasts large grassy areas for dogs to sniff around in, as well as footpaths, picnic areas, and gorgeous views.

Monterey Salinas Hwy/ Josselyn Canyon Rd

Rather than being focused on the coast, this neighborhood showcases Monterey's greenery. The 525 acre Jacks Peak Park can be found here, with the 1068 foot Jacks Peak rising up at the center of it. There are 8.5 miles of hiking trails for you and Fido to explore, but if you want to see the best that the park has to offer, take the 0.8 mile Skyline Self-Guided Nature Trail, which will take you along the summit of Jacks Peak. Other trails that Fido will love include the Lower Ridge Trail and the Iris Trail, and don't forget that you will need doggie bags, water and a lead no matter which trail you pick.