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Vicky's Doghouse Cafe'

Serving up gourmet hot dogs and drinks on the fantail of Battleship IOWA with the best view of the LA Waterfront.

Vicky's Doghouse Cafe'

Serving up gourmet hot dogs and drinks on the fantail of Battleship IOWA with the best view of the LA Waterfront.

Open Fri-Sun

11am - 5pm
(Friday until 7pm)

Aboard Ship

Fantail

Location

LA Waterfront

Highly Rated

Google 4.6/5

Vickys ACCESS

Ticket not required

A pint of beer in a Battleship Iowa glass sits on a table with a harbor scene background. Text advertises Vickys Doghouse Happy Hour, Fridays 3-7 PM, with games, music, sports, and waterfront views.

The Best & Only Waterfront Hot Dog Cafe with Drinks in L.A.

Vicky's Doghouse is a gourmet hotdog kitchen on the fantail of the Battleship IOWA serving a variety of hotdogs, sides, salads, and your favorite drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol). It is named for the ship's famous mascot from the 1940s - a mischievous little dog that belonged to the ship's first captain. Look for Vicky as a feature in a popular scavenger hunt for kids aboard the ship as well.

In addition to serving up tasty treats on the fantail, Vicky's also caters select meetings, events, school groups, and overnights on board the ship.

Click here to download the Catering Menu.

Vicky's Doghouse Cafe is currently open three days a week.

Monday - Thursday: Closed

Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Friday Happy Hour:  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission to visit Vicky's Doghouse Cafe is free and parking is conveniently available in the adjacent lot free for the first hour and $2 per hour thereafter.

Note: Vicky's Doghouse hours may shift due to community events aboard the ship. Please see our calendar to see if hours will be adjusted during your planned visit.

Menu for Vickys Doghouse features hot dogs, specialty sausages, sides, salads, refreshments, and alcoholic beverages, with a cartoon dog chef and a battleship graphic at the bottom.
Experience a delicious twist at Vicky’s, where four hot dogs in paper trays are topped with various ingredients like onions, cheese, and chili. Each is served with sides such as tater tots, fries, or onion rings. Condiments and toppings are visible in the background, creating a display worthy of a culinary museum.
A tray of hotdogs from Vicky’s Doghouse, fried snacks, dipping sauces, a cup of beer, and a Pepsi can sit on a counter by a window overlooking chairs and water outside.
Two hot dogs in buns topped with sliced avocado, tomato, jalapeños, and drizzled with sauce, served with a side of French fries on brown paper—just the way they do it at Vicky’s Doghouse.
A hand holds a paper tray with a hot dog topped with cheese, onions, and chili, served with thick fries, near a waterfront with ships and industrial cranes in the background.

Vicky’s Doghouse Café: Gourmet Hot Dogs, Friday Happy Hour, and Waterfront Views Aboard Battleship IOWA

Discover Vicky’s Doghouse Café aboard Battleship IOWA, where gourmet hot dogs, cold drinks, deck games, music, and a big-screen LED display meet panoramic views of the LA Waterfront. Visit for a casual meal or Friday Happy Hour—no museum ticket required.

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Doghouse Location

 

Vicky's Doghouse is located on the fantail of Battleship IOWA in San Pedro California and accessible for free. The address is 250 South Harbor Blvd. San Pedro, CA 90731. Parking is free for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour, with a maximum of $22 each day.

To go aboard IOWA just for Vicky's Doghouse is free. Enter at the rear gangway which is the second one you pass when going into the parking lot and is by the security shack.

Contact the Doghouse

 

Email: doghouse@labattleship.com

Phone: 424.772.0525

 

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Thank you to our sponsor the Navy Supply Corps Foundation and all of the incredible, mostly volunteer crew members who built Vicky's Doghouse.

An oval Navy Supply Corps Foundation logo with a gold oak leaf and acorns in the center, surrounded by a gold rope border and the words A Tradition of Service at the bottom.
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Smiling man and child stand on a ship deck near large equipment. Text reads Kids Board Free Launching Labor Day Weekend. Promo details mention free admission for children with a paid adult.

Limited time only beginning on September 5, 2026!

Kids Board Free

In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.

Kids board free with a paid adult.

Learn About the Experience