Scenic coasting in Monterey County

A curious canine observes his fellow furry friend eagerly plunging into the rhythmic dance of the ocean waves. - Dogtrekker

Carmel By The Sea. Photo by Susan Berman.

Monterey County boasts one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, from Watsonville in the north to the famous Big Sur in the south. Read more.

Slo down already

Dogs on Pismo State Beach San Luis Obispo County on California’s Central Coast is as mellow for dogs as it is for humans. But while there are lots of off-leash dog parks and play areas in the vicinity of SLO town, there are just a couple of places in the sand-and-sea department where Dottie can frolic off-leash (provided, of course, she is socialized to the max, has an ultra-reliable recall and can be trusted not to steal beach-goers socks or picnic goodies).

Sleeping with sparky in carmel

dog in convertible in front of Cypess Inn

Cypress Inn. Photo by Cypress Inn.

Dog-friendly hotels are a dime a dozen these days, but dog-passionate ones don’t come along very often—except in Carmel, where more than 20 hotels and inns put out a welcome mat for canine guests. Read more.

Pet-friendly monterey wine country

Hungry dog waiting for food under outdoor table

A visit to Carmel Valley takes you right to the center of Monterey Wine Country, where a community of family-owned wineries welcome you and your four-legged friends. Read more.

World’s most scenic toll road

17 Mile Drive. Photo by Pebble Beach Resorts.

Why buy the milk when the cow is free? The Monterey Peninsula is so outrageously scenic and so pet-friendly that you certainly don’t have to pay to feast your eyes … Continued Read more.