Slowdown in SLO CAL

A woman in a blue shirt and cap strolls with her dog along the SLO CAL boardwalk, next to the ocean. Waves break against the rocky shoreline, surrounded by vibrant greenery under a clear sky.

Walk along Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, Cambria. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

San Luis Obispo County (a.k.a. SLO CAL) is an expansive region with 100 miles of picturesque coastline along Highway 1 Read more.

California coasting with your dog

A golden retriever runs through the shallow water at a California beach, a blue ball clamped in its mouth. Waves roll and crash behind the dog, whose wet fur suggests it has been swimming. The background features churning surf and a distant horizon.

Summer in California means sandcastles, swimming, shoreline walks, and patio dinners at sunset – all with your dog in tow. As we look ahead to this year’s splash season, the DogTrekker team has put together pup-tested itineraries for some of the state’s best coastal destinations.

Slap on the sunscreen and get ready to roll. Whether you want to surf, watch waves, or paddle tranquil rivers, you’ll find exciting options. Outline your journey with this beach-trip bucket list, organized from north to south.

Surf towns and sand on the Central Coast

Cooper (RIP) beach running. Photo by Visit Santa Cruz County.

California’s Central Coast is a sun-splashed adventure hub, especially during the dog days of summer. Start your voyage in Read more.

Sunset’s annual travel awards spotlight four-paw cities in California

group of dogs sit on summit of a mountain with the city of Oakland behind

Artwork by Cody Ransom.

DogTrekker team members are big fans of Sunset, the iconic publication that’s celebrating 125 years in 2023. The California-based magazine recently announced its Sunset Travel Awards, including several must-visit standouts on the Best City Getaways list. Read more.