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A wooden sign at the entrance reads "Rosie's Dog Beach, City of Long Beach" with a graphic of a dog. Tall palm trees stand along the edge of the sandy beach, and a small building is visible nearby. The beach occupies several acres next to Ocean Boulevard and provides an off-leash area where dogs can run and swim freely under an open sky.

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…

This illustrated map of California highlights dog-friendly destinations across the state. The coastline features beaches where people and their dogs play in the surf and run along sandy stretches. Forests in the north show hikers with leashed pets on shaded trails beneath redwoods and pines. In the mountains, skiers navigate snowy slopes alongside dogs fitted with boots or jackets. Major landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood sign, Yosemite’s Half Dome, and Lake Tahoe are marked with small groups: travelers accompanied by their dogs exploring city parks or pausing at scenic lookouts. The map uses bold colors to distinguish natural regions—blue for ocean areas, green for forests, white for mountain peaks—and includes labeled icons indicating popular pet-friendly activities throughout California’s diverse landscape.

California’s top tail-wagging destinations: Adventure awaits

Traveling with my dog has always transformed ordinary trips into unforgettable adventures. California, with its wealth of scenic beauty and dog-loving communities, offers some of…

A black and white dog trots along a sandy path open to dogs, tongue lolling as it moves. The trail winds through low hills dotted with houses. Overhead, the sky is blue with thin strands of cloud. Far ahead, the Hollywood sign stands out against the hillside.

Top 5 dog parks in California

Dog-friendly California unfurls its varied landscapes like a grand tapestry, from craggy coastlines to serene valleys, tailor-made for the joy of dogs and their human…

Best Friends’ no kill Los Angeles 2019

When it comes to saving the lives of shelter animals, nobody can do it all. Which is why, when Best Friends Animal Society, long known…

Visit a close-in, dog-friendly campground

Even if you’re an urban dweller, you don’t have to go far to snag a spot in the woods (although you might have trouble with…

trail kiosk in front of dusty trail and desert mountain

Sniffing out dog-friendly trails in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is lots more than jammed freeways, as anyone who’s taken time to explore its hilly terrain and beautiful beaches knows.

Catalina adventure

Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California is a favorite day-trip and weekend destination, and many travelers are surprised to discover that the Catalina…