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Huntington Beach Blog

2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels

Ready to sniff out 2026's best adventures? Our loyal pack of discerning DogTrekkers wants the inside scoop on where to stay with your four-legged copilots.…

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Best Southern California doggie swim spots

From surf-ready shore break to calm lakes, Southern California is packed with places where dogs can cool off. Here are some of the best “doggie…

Maya at the Paw-séa private dog park for guests of Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Huntington Beach: Surf City, sunsets & sandy paws

Huntington Beach is pure coastal joy for dogs and their people. Dog Beach is a SoCal legend.

A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Guide to the best dog parks in Southern California

Runyon Canyon Park, Los Angeles Southern California is a canine playground like no other—a sun-soaked region where city sidewalks quickly give way to sandy beaches,…

These 7 California beaches let your dog run completely free

California’s premier off-leash dog beaches: The complete field guide After three decades of exploring every beach, trail and hidden cove along California’s 1,100-mile coastline, we…

Paw-some events for the dog days of summer

With summer in full swing, pup-friendly festivals are popping up across California. Lucky dogs can join their people for incredible winery events, block parties, baseball…

California hotels that don’t just tolerate dogs—they adore them

If you’ve traveled with a dog, you know there’s a big difference between hotels that merely tolerate pets and those that roll out the red…

California coasting with your dog

Summer in California means sandcastles, swimming, shoreline walks, and patio dinners at sunset – all with your dog in tow. As we look ahead to…

The South Coast: Pedigreed fun for pups

Huntington Beach boasts miles of Pacific swells and beaches, including a 1.5-mile off-leash segment. This South Coast community hosts the

Ten of our favorite dog-friendly hotels and resorts in California

California is an easy yes for road-tripping with your pup. Beaches, redwoods, desert sun—plus hotels that actually welcome dogs. These ten standouts make travel smoother…

Five great California destinations for you and your dog

Has your pup been begging you to take them on vacation? We know the feeling. Lucky for you, California is full of incredible places that…

Dog daze of summer!

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