Lots to do on dog-friendly Cannery Row

“Cannery Row in Monterey in California is a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream.” So wrote John Steinbeck in his famous 1945 novel. “The Row” gets its name from a string of long-defunct sardine-canning factories, some of which have been converted into dog-friendly restaurants and hotels. Read more.

Carmel City Beach, Monterey County

Big dog on Carmel City Beach in Monterey County

• Carmel City Beach, Monterey County. Blue-ribbon honors go to city-owned Carmel Beach, a powdery, mile-long strand that is perhaps the best-known leash-free dog beach in the country. A plus: it’s walking distance from fashionable Carmel-by-the-Sea, with its wealth of dog-friendly lodging and places to eat. Read more.

Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue 2018

Chocolate lab at Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever rescue

Maya, DogTrekker's Director of Barketing™, says: "It's been a busy year for me since last spring, what with all the new responsibilities I've taken on here at the office and settling in with Rox and Dave. Things are pretty sweet for me now—which is a big relief. Like many dogs of Carmel, I had a pretty great life back in the day. Then my owner died, and it all fell apart. It was a scary time I don't like to think about too much, but luckily for me, Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue took me in." Read more.

Adventures with Aria

Aria dog on an adventure in beautiful tree-lined park

Recently rescued from a local shelter, dogtrekker Aria tells us about one of her favorite moments exploring California with her humans: Read more.

Tails wag on Big Sur Coast

Big Sur. Photo by Lisha Riabinina.

Take a drive on the scenic California Coast to Big Sur, pulling over at beaches, redwood forests and fun dog-friendly stops that are sure to please both two and four-leggers. Read more.