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Daycare Just Minutes from Redondo Beach
Leaving your dog home alone all day isn’t always realistic — work schedules, appointments, and long days add up fast for Redondo Beach families. Down Dog Lodge gives your dog somewhere better to be: a cage-free space in nearby El Segundo where play, rest, and supervision replace hours of boredom. Since 2017, Redondo Beach dog owners have made daycare drop-offs part of their regular routine, not just an occasional favor at our dog daycare near Redondo Beach, CA.
What Your Dog Gets at Every Visit
- Open floor, no cages: dogs socialize and play freely all day, never confined between activities
- Matched by size: the Mini Lodge keeps smaller dogs together while bigger dogs spread out in the Big Pen, indoors and out
- Staff watching, not just present: trained handlers actively run and supervise every play group
- Room to actually move: 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space to burn off energy
- Meals and meds handled: feeding and medication administration included with every visit, no add-on fee
- Water everywhere, always: bowls placed and refreshed throughout every play area
Why Regular Daycare Pays Off
A tired dog at pickup is nice, but it’s not the real win. Consistent daycare visits build structured socialization, physical exercise, and mental stimulation — the three things that keep a dog balanced day to day. Dogs who spend regular time in a group setting tend to warm up faster to new people and new dogs, and boredom habits like chewing, barking, or pacing have a lot less room to take hold when those needs are already being met.
The payoff shows up at home: a calmer, more settled dog once the day is done. Come see for yourself at our dog daycare near Redondo Beach, CA.
Dog Daycare Rates
Full Daycare (5+ hours)
- One dog: $62
- Additional dog: +$56
Half Daycare (under 5 hours)
- One dog: $52
- Additional dog: +$46
Hourly Daycare
$22/hr/dog
Prepaid Packages (Full Daycare only)*
1 dog, 10 visits: $600 (save $20)
1 dog, 20 visits: $1,180 (save $60)
2 dogs, 10 visits: $1,140 (save $40)
2 dogs, 20 visits: $2,260 (save $100)
3 dogs, 10 visits: $1,680 (save $60)
3 dogs, 20 visits: $3,330 (save $150)
*A package must be fully used before a new one can be purchased. Packages expire 365 days after purchase.
Peak Rates
Holidays are our busiest times of the year! To keep up with our high demand and increased staffing, an additional charge of $10/dog/day applies to daycare and boarding.
- Ski Week: 2/9 – 2/17
- Spring Break: 4/3 – 4/13
- Memorial Day: 5/23 – 5/26
- July 4th: 7/1 – 7/6
- Labor Day: 9/5 – 9/8
- Thanksgiving: 11/24 – 11/30
- Holiday Season: 12/19 – 1/3
Discounts*
- Veterinary: 10% off
- Military: 15% off
- Police Department: 15% off
- Fire Department: 15% off
- Paramedics: 15% off
* Supporting documents required. Discounts do not apply to prepaid packages.
Drop-Off/Pick-Up
Business Hours:
- Weekdays: 7AM-7:30PM
- Weekends & Holidays: 10AM-5:30PM
On a case-by-case basis, we can accommodate early drop-offs or late pick-ups for a fee of $25/dog/service.
Available extended hours:
- Earliest drop-off: 6AM
- Latest drop-off: 7PM
- Earliest pick-up: 6AM
- Latest pick-up: 10PM
We’re Here for You
Down Dog Lodge has been part of the South Bay since 2017, and every call we make — from staffing to floor layout — gets decided with one question in mind: is this good for the dogs in front of us?
- Vetted First: every dog clears our Temperament Test before joining a play group, so guests are grouped with dogs they’ll actually get along with
- Never Unstaffed: someone’s on-site around the clock, 365 days a year, including holidays
- Space to Match: a 12,000 sq. ft. facility built so dogs have room to move, not just a spot to sit
- Homegrown, Not Franchised: locally owned and run in the South Bay since day one in 2017
- See the Day Unfold: daily photos and videos posted to Instagram at @downdoglodge
- Covering the South Bay: serving dogs and their people across El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and the surrounding area
Ready to have your dog join the pack?
Start with our New Client Application and we’ll take it from there.
Dog Daycare FAQ
What vaccinations are required for daycare?
All guests must be current on Rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, K9 Influenza (2 rounds + 7-day wait), and Leptospirosis (2 rounds + 7-day wait). We do not accept Titer Tests in lieu of updated vaccinations.
What vaccinations are required for daycare?
All guests must be current on Rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, K9 Influenza (2 rounds + 7-day wait), and Leptospirosis (2 rounds + 7-day wait). We do not accept Titer Tests in lieu of updated vaccinations.
Spay/Neuter Policy: Puppies between three and six months old are welcome intact. After six months, spay/neuter is required for admittance to Down Dog Lodge.
Does my dog need a Temperament Test first?
Yes, all new dogs must complete our two-phase Temperament Test ($40/dog x 2 days) before their first daycare visit. The test takes place over two days and ensures your dog is a good fit for our cage-free environment.
Are reservations required?
Yes, we require reservations for all services at least 24 hours in advance. Contact us by phone, email, or through our Client Portal to book.
What are your daycare hours?
Weekdays: 7AM to 7:30PM
Weekends/Holidays: 10AM to 5:30PM
Early drop-off before opening and late pick-up after closing are available for a flat fee of $25/dog/service.
What are Peak Rates?
Holidays are our busiest times of the year! To keep up with our high demand and increased staffing, an additional charge of $10/dog/day applies to daycare and boarding.
- Ski Week: 2/9 – 2/17
- Spring Break: 4/3 – 4/13
- Memorial Day: 5/23 – 5/26
- July 4th: 7/1 – 7/6
- Labor Day: 9/5 – 9/8
- Thanksgiving: 11/24 – 11/30
- Holiday Season: 12/19 – 1/3
Can I pick-up or drop-off outside of business hours?
We always prefer drop-offs and pick-ups to be within our normal business hours; this ensures the smoothest possible transaction with our Front Desk.
- WEEKDAYS: 7AM-7:30PM
- WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS: 10AM-5:30PM
However, we understand that certain circumstances may require an early D/O or late P/U. On a case-by-case basis, we’re happy to offer these services for an additional cost.
The earliest we can accommodate ANY D/O is 6AM.
The latest we can accommodate ANY D/O is 7PM.
The earliest we can accommodate ANY P/U is 6AM.
The latest we can accommodate ANY P/U is 10PM.
We can not accommodate any early/late pickup/drop offs outside of these hours.
Any early D/O or late P/U needed will incur a flat rate fee of $25/dog/service.
Please give us a call to add a late D/O or P/U option.
Other Services We Offer
Dog Boarding near Redondo Beach, CA
Heading off for a few days? At Down Dog Lodge, an overnight stay means the same cage-free environment and social play your dog already knows — with staff on-site around the clock, every day of the year, so nobody’s ever left waiting alone.
Dog Grooming near Redondo Beach, CA
Why make a separate trip? A bath or nail trim can be tacked onto any daycare or boarding visit — no extra scheduling, just a cleaner, happier dog by pickup.
Puppy Program near Redondo Beach, CA
Spay or neuter status doesn’t have to hold your puppy back. Dogs between three and six months old can start our Puppy Program right away, getting supervised, age-appropriate socialization during the exact window when it matters most.
Why We’re the Top Dog Daycare Choice for Redondo Beach Pet Parents
Most Redondo Beach dogs already have a routine — a lap around Miramar Park and the Esplanade in the morning, maybe an afternoon at the Redondo Beach Dog Park inside Dominguez Park, off Flagler Lane. Daycare fits right into that same rhythm: instead of a dog pacing at home during a nine-to-five, they’re getting that same kind of open-space, social play in the middle of the day, with none of the driving or off-leash guesswork.
That’s the gap Down Dog Lodge fills for Redondo Beach families — not a once-in-a-while treat, but a standing part of the week. Drop your dog off on the way into work, and they come home having actually done something with their day, not just waited for you to get back.
How to Get Here from Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach to Down Dog Lodge is a straightforward run up the coast. Start by merging onto Pacific Coast Highway northbound (CA-1 N) — Jersey Mike’s marks the curve in the road on your left. About 1.7 miles later, the highway becomes S Sepulveda Boulevard (still CA-1 N, just a name change), and from there it’s another 3 miles or so, with a Taco Bell passing on your left near the 0.6-mile mark. Turn left onto E El Segundo Blvd at El Segundo Boulevard — either of the two left lanes works — and you’ll find us on the right about 0.2 miles down, at 1501 E. El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245.