Leash-free sand and sea

The hands-down, No. 1 place to play in waves and sand in California is Carmel Beach, a powder-white, city-managed, mile-long strand on the outskirts of Carmel-by-the Sea, the chic vacation village on the Monterey Peninsula. DogTrekkers come from around the country to share their good fortune here. A trio of tips: Read more.

Soak up some history

Carmel Fountain of Woof One of the best ways to get acquainted with a destination is on a walking tour, but it’s not every destination that welcomes four-legged tour members. Read more.

Sip and stroll

Like wine tasting but don’t have the time or inclination to visit area wineries by car? With a growing number of tasting rooms in town, almost all of them dog-friendly, the two of you can stroll and sip at your own pace. Read more.

Run and play

Dogs on Carmel Beach. Photo Credit: Jen For probably nine out of 10 DogTrekkers, the No. 1 attraction in Carmel is mile-long, leash-free, powder-white Carmel Beach, where you and yours can run, play and splash to your hearts’ content right below the ninth hole of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links. Read more.

Strut your stuff at yappy hour

Kayla on the patio at Cypress Inn Part of the fun of visiting Carmel with your four-legged BFF is sharing the village with other people holding a leash. You’ll meet plenty of kindred spirits of both the two- and four-legged varieties at the dog-centric Cypress Inn, which hosts daily “yappy hours” that include soft jazz entertainment around the Living Room fireplace on weekends. Read more.