Petme · Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Find a vetted pet sitter in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $70–$95 per night for boarding in Santa Monica.

Family beach city, bluff walks + Marine Park off-leash. Walks revolve around Santa Monica Pier and Palisades Park. Petme connects you with verified Petme sitters in Santa Monica who match your pet, your routine, and your block. No platform service fee, real cashback, $20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Find a sitter in Santa Monica

Owner service fee in Santa Monica

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

Up to 5%

Cashback every booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

About Santa Monica

What pet sitting in Santa Monica actually looks like

Santa Monica is the family-beach-city neighborhood. Palisades Park's sweeping bluff walk along the ocean, the 3rd Street Promenade's pedestrian shopping strip, and Marine Park Dog Area on the south end as the designated off-leash spot. Single-family homes and low-rise condos dominate; most have small yards.

Santa Monica sitters skew family-oriented and professional, with stable schedules and high repeat-booking loyalty. The breed mix favors family dogs: Goldendoodles, Labradors, Cavaliers, plus a steady rescue presence. Pricing reflects the Westside premium but stays accessible compared to Pacific Palisades or Brentwood.

Where sitters walk in Santa Monica

Petme Santa Monica sitters know the local routes. Top spots: Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, 3rd Street Promenade, Marine Park Dog Area.

Breeds in the Santa Monica booking mix

The most-booked breeds across Santa Monica on Petme right now: Goldendoodle, Labrador, Cavalier King Charles. Filter by breed when searching.

Why Petme in Santa Monica

0% fee. 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. Same sitter, every time.

Santa Monica pet owners on Petme pay less per booking, get more protection, and earn cashback on every stay. Sitters keep up to 90% of the booking, which is why supply is steady even in tight Santa Monica windows.

0% service fee for pet owners

Rover, Wag, and Care.com layer a 5% to 11% service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. Petme layers 0%. On a typical 5-night Santa Monica booking, that's ~$44 you don't pay.

$20,000 vet protection, included

Every Petme booking includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the Los Angeles clinic from inside the app.

Up to 5% cashback, automatic

When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking. No expiry, no minimum. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.

Verified, background-checked Santa Monica sitters

Every Petme Santa Monica sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Same-sitter rebooking is one tap.

The cashback maths

What a 5-night booking in Santa Monica actually costs

Worked example at the Santa Monica median nightly rate ($83 per night, source: Petme telemetry, 2026). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Line item	Petme	Fee-charging platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $83)	$415	$415
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$44
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$21	n/a
Effective cost	$394	$459

$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement. Walks in Santa Monica run $25–$35 per 30 minutes.

How it works

Find a Santa Monica sitter in three steps

Search Santa Monica

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme sitters in Santa Monica. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.

Meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.

Book + earn cashback

Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $20,000 vet protection kicks in immediately, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance when the stay ends.

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Pet care services in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about pet sitting in Santa Monica

Are dogs allowed on Santa Monica Beach?

No, dogs are prohibited on the sand. Marine Park Dog Area (on Marine St) is the designated off-leash spot; Palisades Park along the bluff allows on-leash walks with ocean views.

How much does pet sitting in Santa Monica cost?

Boarding $70 to $95 per night, walks $25 to $35 per 30 minutes. Westside premium pricing.

Can my sitter take my dog to Long Beach for the dog beach?

Some will, with mileage. Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach is the closest legal off-leash beach (45-min drive). Many Santa Monica sitters include a weekly trip in long-stay bookings.

How is the 3rd Street Promenade for dogs?

Dog-friendly on-leash but crowded weekends. Better mornings or weekday afternoons. Several patio cafes are dog-welcoming. Avoid Friday evenings with reactive dogs.

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