If you’re thinking of taking your pet along with you during your Los Angeles Tour, keep in mind the following things – 

•    Dogs are restricted from most public beaches in Los Angeles. To find out where the man’s best friend can accompany you during your Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour, check the Pets Welcome service on www.petswelcome.com that provides a list of accommodations exclusively for pets. The site also offers valuable information like medical travel tips for pets and helpful links to other pet-related websites

•    Los Angeles has strict leash laws and severe penalties for failing to pick up waste. It’s a good idea to educate yourself on off-leash recreational areas or parks in Los Angeles which allow you to move around with your pet freely. Logon to www.freeplay.org or call Freeplay on (310) 379-1207 to know which areas in the city approve an off-leash access.

•    The Dog Lover’s Companion is a good read before setting off on a journey to the City of Angels with your pet. A useful book to carry along with you on your vacation is The California Dog Lover’s Companion: The Insider’s Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog (Avalon Traveling Publishing) that guides you with statewide listings of fenced dog parks, dog-friendly beaches, and other indispensable information.

•    In the event that your pet requires emergency medical care during your stay in the city, call or visit the California Animal Hospital ( (310) 479-3336).