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Here's a sample itinerary for a pet-friendly drive from New Orleans to San Francisco with your dog or cat. If you're planning a road trip to San Francisco, you can research locations to stop along the way. Find the best dog parks, pet-friendly accommodations and hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members and GoPetFriendly. Scroll down to see all the pet-friendly stops along the way.
10:00 am start in New Orleans
drive for about 5 hours
2:45 pm Shreveport
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:45 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
6:28 pm Dallas
eat at Metropolitan Restaurant
stay overnight at Aloft Dallas Downtown
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Aloft Dallas Downtown
drive for about 6 hours
4:59 pm Amarillo
stay overnight at Amarillo Wonderland RV Park
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 6 hours
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9:00 am leave from Amarillo Wonderland RV Park
drive for about 4 hours
1:07 pm Albuquerque
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 3:07 pm
drive for about 5.5 hours
8:31 pm Sedona
stay overnight at L'Auberge de Sedona
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 9.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from L'Auberge de Sedona
drive for about 6 hours
4:14 pm Barstow
stay overnight at Days Inn Barstow
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 4 driving ≈ 6 hours
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9:00 am leave from Days Inn Barstow
drive for about 4 hours
1:14 pm San Luis Obispo
stay for about 3 hours
and leave at 4:14 pm
drive for about 4 hours
8:03 pm arrive in San Francisco
day 5 driving ≈ 8 hours
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Your starting point is New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Shreveport (17 answers)
pet-friendly restaurants around Shreveport:
Flying Heart Brewing
Herby-K's Restaurant
questions about Shreveport:
Best free things to do in Shreveport?
Dallas (118 answers)
Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Dallas:
Metropolitan Restaurant
Campisi's
pet-friendly hotels around Dallas:
Aloft Dallas Downtown
Adolphus Hotel
The Joule, Dallas
Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown
Omni Dallas Hotel
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
questions about Dallas:
Where is the best barbeque in Dallas?
Where to go for lunch in Dallas?
Best breakfast spots in Dallas?
Going to Dallas for 2 weeks - what to see?
Best free things to do in Dallas?
Amarillo (26 answers)
Tascosa Drive-In (1 mention)
pet-friendly hotels around Amarillo:
Amarillo Wonderland RV Park
Microtel Inn & Suites Amarillo
Quality Inn East Amarillo
Holiday Inn Amarillo-I-40
Days Inn East Amarillo Texas
Red Roof Inn Amarillo
Hampton Inn Amarillo
La Quinta Inn Amarillo East Airport Area
La Kiva Hotel Amarillo
questions about Amarillo:
THING TO SEE
Albuquerque (90 answers)
Roosevelt Dog Park (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Albuquerque:
Mannie's Family Restaurant
Kelly's Brew Pub
Kelly's Brewpub
questions about Albuquerque:
What is your favorite restaurant in Albuquerque?
Temporary home!
Affordable hotel in Albuquerque for the International Balloon Fiesta?
Where to stay
Sedona (78 answers)
Precious Paws Cat & House Sitting (1 mention)
Adventure Company Jeep Tours (1 mention)
Three Dog Bakery (1 mention)
Whiskers Barkery (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Sedona:
Taos Cantina
Canyon Breeze
Theia's
pet-friendly hotels around Sedona:
L'Auberge de Sedona
Los Abrigados Lodge Sedona
Amara Resort & Spa Sedona
questions about Sedona:
Best things to do in Sedona besides hiking?
Vortex Hike/ Sound healing
Nature Lover in Sedona
Going on a roadtrip to Sedona, AZ. Is taking I-10 better route?
Best hikes and natural swimming holes
Barstow (11 answers)
Calico Early Man Site (1 mention)
pet-friendly hotels around Barstow:
Days Inn Barstow
Super 8 Barstow
Sunset Inn Barstow
Americas Best Value Inn Barstow
Nites Inn
Quality Inn Barstow
Econo Lodge Barstow
Budget Inn Barstow
Travelodge Barstow
questions about Barstow:
What's the best neighborhood in Barstow for a first time visitor?
San Luis Obispo (121 answers)
Grand Avenue Veterinary Hospital (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around San Luis Obispo:
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Mo's Smokehouse
Pizza Solo
Novo Restaurant
Splash Cafe
Cafe Roma
questions about San Luis Obispo:
Exploring SLO in March to scout moving there - what should I check out?
Lodging
Things to do and must-try restaurants in the area
What is your favorite restaurant in San Luis Obispo?
Your final destination is San Francisco, California.
You can enter the exact street address of your destination, but this is optional.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on GoPetFriendly:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about San Francisco. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Jessica from asked:
Best seafood restaurant in S.F.? (29 answers)
Dina from Dallas asked:
What are the top 5 can't miss tourist attractions in S.F.? (20 answers)
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in San Francisco? (19 answers)
Julie from Atlanta asked:
Best activities for kids (19 answers)
harmony from Marina Del Rey asked:
Any restaurant recommendations greatly appreciated for a girls trip (17 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a San Francisco to New Orleans drive with pets, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from New Orleans to San Francisco. Or get a full New Orleans to San Francisco flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know New Orleans well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about New Orleans!
This is the most common route that Trippy members have taken, but you can also explore alternate routes from New Orleans to San Francisco with pets, or check the current road conditions from New Orleans to San Francisco with pets.
