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Wormsloe Historic Site oak avenue, Savannah
Georgia Β· Dog Friendly

Savannah

Spanish moss, cobblestone squares, and a city that rolls out the welcome mat for your dogs on every corner

🐾 Dog Verified 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Five Paws πŸ“ Savannah, GA
Trip at a Glance

The Destination

Everything you need to know before you pack the leashes and hit the road

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Location
Savannah, GA
Chatham County Β· Georgia Coast
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Drive Time
10.5 Hours
From Hampstead, MD
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Best Stay Type
Historic District
Walk everywhere Β· Near Forsyth Park
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Best Seasons
Fall & Spring
Azaleas: March–April Β· Mild: October–November
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Dog Friendliness
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5 paws Β· squares, patios, trails β€” all welcome
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Best For
Dog-Loving Couples
History Β· patio culture Β· long walkable weekends
Why Savannah

Savannah is the kind of city that slows you down in the best possible way. Twenty-two park-like squares dot the historic district, each canopied by massive live oaks draped in Spanish moss. The streets are wide cobblestone, made for wandering. And nearly every restaurant worth visiting has a shaded patio.

For dog owners, Savannah isn't just dog-tolerant β€” it's genuinely dog-welcoming. Water bowls appear outside shops without being asked. Patios are spacious and shaded. Fellow diners stop to say hello to your dogs. It's one of the few cities where Sawyer and Theo would feel like invited guests, not afterthoughts.

"Every square is a dog park with better architecture."

Add in the day trip potential β€” Tybee Island, Wormsloe, Skidaway Island State Park β€” and you have a weekend that barely scratches the surface of what Savannah offers.

Forsyth Park fountain, Savannah
Where to Stay

Dog-Friendly Properties

No size limits. No weight limits. Private outdoor space. These three are worth every penny

Waldburg Garden exterior
🐾 Top Pick
Waldburg Garden
Entire Home Β· Historic District
The one Trey and Kelly know firsthand β€” stayed here during Savannah wedding week. Basement apartment is made for a couple and two large dogs. Fenced brick patio out back, walkable to Forsyth Park, onsite parking. 9.2 rating.
Fenced Patio Onsite Parking Walk to Forsyth No Size Limits
🐾 Fully fenced brick courtyard β€” dogs can decompress after a full day exploring without a leash in sight.
Holly's Cottage exterior with palms
Best Amenities
Holly's Cottage Circa 1867
Entire Cottage Β· Near Forsyth Park
An 1867 cottage steps from Forsyth Park with a 4.96 rating and 257 reviews. Stunning interior β€” exposed beams, crystal chandelier, hardwood floors, loft staircase. Lush private garden patio out back. Superhost, 8 years hosting.
Garden Patio Forsyth Steps Away Guest Favorite 4.96 Stars
🐾 4.96 stars Β· 257 reviews Β· Guest Favorite β€” the most decorated property in the guide.
1866 Home on Jones Street
Most Unique
"Jones Street" β€” 1866 Historic Home
Historic Rowhouse Β· Jones Street
Jones Street is called the prettiest street in the South, and this 1866 rowhouse earns the address. Leather Chesterfields, original exposed brick staircase, chandelier, and a walled private courtyard with dappled shade. Perfect 10.0 rating, 234 reviews.
Private Courtyard Jones Street 10.0 Rating 1866 Historic
🐾 Walled private courtyard with shade trees β€” quiet and enclosed for large dogs in the heart of the historic district.
Trails & Walking

Get Outside

Six walks worth leashing up for β€” city squares to ancient oak forests

Forsyth Park lamp-lined path
Easy
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Forsyth Park
The heartbeat of Savannah β€” best morning dog walk in the city
The 1.8-mile loop around Forsyth Park is where Savannah starts its day. Lamp-lined paths, azalea gardens in spring, the iconic fountain, and a steady stream of fellow dog walkers. On-leash throughout, but fountains sit low enough for dogs to drink. Dedicated off-leash area in the north end.
πŸ“ 1.8-mile loop
🐢 On-leash · off-leash area in north end
πŸ’§ Dog-height water fountains throughout
🌳 Full shade canopy along lamp-lined paths
River Street golden hour cobblestones
Easy
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River Street & Plant Riverside
Cobblestone waterfront with the best golden hour views in Savannah
The stretch along the Savannah River is where the city shows off. Converted cotton warehouses, dog-friendly shops and restaurants, and the Plant Riverside District's waterfront development extend the walk west. Many businesses leave water bowls outside. Best at sunrise or sunset.
πŸ“ 1–2 miles Β· extend as far as you like
🐢 On-leash · dogs welcome everywhere
πŸ’§ Water bowls at shops along the route
πŸŒ… Best at golden hour β€” sunrise or sunset
Savannah historic square with live oaks
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Historic Squares Stroll
Twenty-two open-air rooms, each more beautiful than the last
Savannah's grid of 22 parklike squares is the most walkable urban landscape in America. Each square is a shaded retreat β€” statues, fountains, iron benches, and live oak canopy filtering the light. Build your own route: a leisurely 2–3 miles depending on how many times Sawyer and Theo stop to make friends.
πŸ“ 2–3 miles depending on route
🐢 On-leash · every square welcomes dogs
🌳 Full canopy shade throughout
πŸ›οΈ 22 historic squares Β· free to explore
Wormsloe boardwalk trail
Easy
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Wormsloe Historic Site
The most photographed avenue in Georgia β€” a cathedral of live oaks
The 1.5-mile oak-canopied avenue at Wormsloe is genuinely breathtaking. Colonial tabby ruins at the end are worth the walk, but it's the oak tunnel entrance that stays with you. About 15 minutes from downtown. Dogs welcome on-leash on all trails. The light through those oaks at golden hour is the kind of photo you come back for.
πŸ“ 3+ miles total on all trails
🐢 On-leash · welcome on all trails
🌳 Iconic 1.5-mile oak canopy entrance
πŸš— 15 minutes from the historic district
Bonaventure Cemetery azalea path
Easy Stroll
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Bonaventure Cemetery
170 acres of Spanish moss, azaleas, and profound quiet
One of the top ten most beautiful cemeteries in the United States β€” and dogs are welcome on-leash throughout. The live oak canopy is as dramatic as anywhere in Savannah. Azalea-lined paths make spring visits exceptional. Free, open daily, and surprisingly peaceful for a long slow walk with your dogs.
πŸ“ 170 acres Β· explore at your own pace
🐢 On-leash · open to dogs throughout
🌸 Peak azaleas: March through April
πŸ…ΏοΈ Free entry Β· open daily
Skidaway Island State Park marsh boardwalk
Easy-Moderate
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Skidaway Island State Park
Salt marsh, maritime forest, and 6 miles of genuine nature β€” 30 minutes from downtown
When you need a break from cobblestone, Skidaway delivers wild Georgia. Boardwalks over salt marsh, maritime forest trails draped in Spanish moss, an observation tower, and the occasional deer sighting. Six miles of trails give you room to roam. Dogs on-leash, welcome on all trails. Best on a weekday morning.
πŸ“ 6+ miles of marked trails
🐢 On-leash · welcome on all trails
🌿 Salt marsh · maritime forest · observation tower
πŸš— 30 minutes from the historic district
Where to Eat

Dog Patio Approved

Every patio on this list welcomes dogs. Every detail was verified firsthand

β˜€οΈ Morning & Brunch
Collins Quarter at Forsyth patio
Collins Quarter chicken and waffle
Collins Quarter at Forsyth
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Dog Patio Β· Coffee Β· Breakfast Β· Forsyth Park Views
The best morning patio in Savannah sits directly across from Forsyth Park. Collins Quarter brings Melbourne coffee culture to the South β€” single-origin espresso, elevated breakfast plates, and a patio built for lingering. The walk-up coffee window means you can grab a latte with dogs in tow without waiting for a table.
🐾 Staff proactively brings water bowls before you ask. Patio is generous and shaded β€” Forsyth Park right across the street for the post-breakfast walk.
Dog PatioCoffeeBreakfastWalk-Up WindowForsyth Views
Toast! All Day sign exterior
Toast! All Day chocolate waffle
Toast! All Day
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Dog Patio Β· Brunch Β· Beignets Β· Sidewalk Seating
Toast! brings a New Orleans sensibility to Savannah breakfast β€” powdered sugar beignets, chocolate waffles, creative benedicts, and strong coffee. The sidewalk patio runs along a quiet historic block and gives dogs room to settle. Casual, friendly, and worth the wait on weekends.
🐾 Outdoor sidewalk seating with room for two large dogs β€” relaxed atmosphere and genuinely dog-friendly staff.
Dog PatioBrunchBeignetsSidewalk Seating
🌞 All Day
Big Bon Bodega open patio
Big Bon Bodega pepperoni pizza
Big Bon Bodega
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Dog Patio Β· Bagels Β· Wood-Fired Pizza Β· Open Patio
Big Bon transforms throughout the day: fresh bodega-style bagels and coffee in the morning, New York wood-fired pizza come evening. The outdoor patio is one of the most spacious in Savannah β€” wide open, umbrella-covered, plenty of room for two large dogs without crowding the next table.
🐾 One of the few Savannah patios that genuinely works for two big dogs without anyone feeling cramped. Wide open, no tight squeezes.
Dog PatioBagelsWood-Fired PizzaAll Day
🍽️ Lunch & Dinner
Bull Street Tacos window logo
Bull Street Tacos tacos on brick
Bull Street Tacos
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Dog Patio Β· Tacos Β· Covered Patio Β· Local Favorite
Bull Street Tacos earns unanimous praise from everyone who visits. Fresh, creative tacos β€” carnitas, brisket, blackened fish β€” on a covered sidewalk patio along one of Savannah's most character-filled streets. The one stop where all six of Trey's adult kids agreed without debate.
🐾 Covered sidewalk patio keeps dogs comfortable in heat or light rain β€” relaxed street energy with room to spread out.
Dog PatioTacosCovered PatioLocal Favorite
Belford's Seafood golden hour exterior
Belford's Seafood crab cake
Belford's Seafood & Steaks
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Dog Patio Β· Seafood Β· City Market Β· Full Shade Β· Ceiling Fans
Belford's sits in the heart of City Market and gets everything right for dog owners. The patio is fully covered with ceiling fans β€” a rarity in Savannah's summer heat β€” and staff brings water bowls before you think to ask. The crab cakes are the move. Golden hour on this patio is worth the reservation.
🐾 Staff brings water bowls unprompted β€” one of the most reliably dog-welcoming restaurants in Savannah. Full shade with ceiling fans keeps everyone comfortable.
Dog PatioSeafoodCity MarketFull ShadeCeiling Fans
🍦 Treats
Leopold's Ice Cream SCAD marquee at night
Leopold's four-scoop ice cream cone
Leopold's Ice Cream
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Dog Patio Β· Ice Cream Β· Pup Cup Β· Since 1919
Leopold's has been making ice cream in Savannah since 1919. The line outside is a right of passage. Dog-friendly sidewalk seating, and ask for the Doggie Sundae β€” a pup cup made specifically for four-legged visitors. The Tutti-Frutti is the original flavor, but seasonal creations are worth the wait.
🐾 Doggie Sundae pup cup available β€” ask at the window. Sidewalk seating is relaxed and Sawyer and Theo-approved.
Dog PatioIce CreamPup CupSince 1919
Things to Do

Explore the City

Beyond the trails and plates β€” what makes Savannah worth the drive back

Two Tides Brewing exterior at night Two Tides Brewing beer flight
Brewery Spotlight Β· Starland District
Two Tides Brewing Co.
A Victorian house brewery in Savannah's most creative neighborhood
Two Tides occupies a converted Victorian house in the Starland District and has become the go-to for locals who want something beyond the tourist corridor. The taproom spills onto a courtyard, and dogs are welcome inside and out. The Crispi food truck is usually on-site for smash burgers. Smol Bar and Float Coffee also operate on the premises β€” making it an easy full afternoon in one spot.
🐾 Dogs welcome inside and on the full outdoor patio β€” one of the most genuinely dog-friendly spots in Georgia. 12 W 41st St, Savannah
🐾 Dogs Welcome Crispi Food Truck Starland District
Shops & Treats

Worth the Stop

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Oliver Bentley's
America's First Dog Deli
The original dog deli runs a 90-minute Historic Dog Walk Tour β€” 1 mile through the squares with Ollie B. biscuits for every dog at every stop. Reservations required. No afternoon tours June through September. A Savannah original worth booking before the trip.
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Savannah Bee Company
Broughton Street
The flagship honey store genuinely adores dogs. Honey tastings, beeswax products, and dog biscuits at the counter. Staff will fuss over Sawyer and Theo. Worth the stop on any Broughton Street stroll.
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Woof Gang Bakery
3 Savannah Locations
Treats, leashes, grooming, and dog apparel at three spots throughout Savannah. Bakery cases stocked with freshly made dog treats. Easy to build into any walking route through the historic district.
Nearby Day Trips

Worth the Drive

~20 min east
Tybee Island
Georgia's beach town. Dog beach access is seasonal β€” check current policies. The north beach dog parks are the play: two separate areas for large and small dogs. Better for a morning run than a midday summer visit.
~45 min north
Beaufort, SC
A quieter version of Savannah with stunning antebellum architecture and waterfront dining. The Beaufort guide is coming soon on Waggin Around Towns β€” worth a day trip while you wait.
~1 hr north
Hilton Head Island
Wide flat bike paths, nature preserves, and dog-friendly beaches on the north end. Coligny Beach Park allows dogs before 10am and after 5pm in season. Worth the drive for a morning beach walk.
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The Essentials

Pet Services

Everything you need before you go, so nothing catches you off guard

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Emergency Vet (24/7)
Savannah Veterinary Emergency Clinic
335 Stephenson Ave, Savannah, GA
(912) 355-6113 Β· Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Urgent PetCare of Savannah
Abercorn St at end of Truman Pkwy
After-hours urgent care option
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Off-Leash Dog Parks
Herty Pines Dog Park β€” Daffin Park
Largest off-leash park in Savannah
Separate areas for large and small dogs

Tybee Island β€” North Beach
Two off-leash parks Β· large/small separated
Note: Tybee beaches have seasonal dog restrictions
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Leash Laws & Rules
On-leash required in all public parks and squares
Dogs welcome on all trails in this guide (on-leash)
Many restaurant patios are dog-welcoming β€” confirm when booking
Tybee Island beach access is seasonal β€” check current rules before visit
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Trail Packing List
Collapsible water bowl
Long leash (6ft minimum)
Dog waste bags
Vet records + vaccination proof
Dog first aid kit
Tick prevention (up to date)
Dog towel for marsh/beach days
Cooling mat or bandana
Emergency vet number saved