Pet-Friendly Lodging on Catalina Island

Traveling to Catalina Island with your dog or small pet can make the trip more enjoyable and reassuring. Review these dog- and pet-friendly hotel options on Catalina Island. Pet rules and accommodation details differ by property.

• Clemente Vacation Rental
• Hermosa Hotel & Cottages
• Catalina Canyon Inn
• Catalina Island Vacation Rentals (inquire about available units that accept pets)
• Seacrest Inn

The City of Avalon recently added a small dog park at People's Park on Avalon Canyon Rd. Hours of operation and rules are available for the Avalon dog park.

Pets are allowed on the Catalina Express wearing a leash and a muzzle or in a pet carrier for the duration of the trip. While in Avalon, pets are not allowed in certain restricted areas that include: Crescent Avenue between Clarissa and Metropole including paved areas on lower Sumner and lower Catalina, Avalon public beaches, on the Green Pleasure Pier and the Cabrillo Mole (boat landing). While transporting a dog through a restricted area, a leash and muzzle must be used.

Many Catalina dining spots welcome pets on al fresco patios, including Bluewater Avalon, Cafe Metropole, Descanso Beach Club and Airport in the Sky Restaurant. Ask the host or server when you arrive. Catalina Taxi & Tours is pet friendly. Inquire about your specific needs.

Catalina Express Pet Policy

When accompanied by a passenger presenting a valid ticket, a pet which is not intended for other persons, nor for sale, may be transported subject to the following conditions: Each dog must be secure in a muzzle, leash and collar or a muzzle and harness sufficiently strong and tight fitting to securely hold the dog and remain leashed and muzzled throughout the trip. A dog muzzle is defined as a commercially manufactured device that fully encloses the “muzzle” portion of a dog’s head. A muzzle must be a multi-strap, pouch or cage design. A single strap muzzle will not be accepted. All other pets must be enclosed in an Airline-style Pet Carrier throughout the duration of the trip. Purses, totes and luggage are not suitable carriers. Read the complete policy on Catalina Express' website.