Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley, a picturesque region in California, boasts a myriad of dog-friendly offerings. There are scenic trails, like Garland Ranch Regional Park, where dogs can roam freely. Numerous wineries, like Holman Ranch, welcome furry friends. Carmel Valley Village offers pet-friendly dining establishments and boutique shops. Accommodations, such as Carmel Valley Ranch, often provide pet amenities. From relaxed strolls to vineyard outings, Carmel Valley's warm, inviting atmosphere makes it a perfect destination for travelers with dogs.
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Wine down with your dog by your side
Monterey wines rely on warm sun, cool fog and nurturing soils resulting in intense varietal flavor. Chardonnay, pinot blanc and riesling are notable varietals grown near the coast, while reds are more common in the warmer southern areas. You can sample them all while your dog waits patiently (we hope!) by your side at dozens of pet-friendly tasting rooms from Cannery Row to Carmel to the Santa Lucia Highlands. Best bet: Pick a region and check out our recommended itineraries.
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Monterey County parks
Dog-lovers from around the world know leash-free Carmel Beach as a primo place to visit with dogs. But that’s hardly the only place in Monterey County where your untethered dog can have as much fun and freedom as you do. A number of county parks, as well as several within the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, allow dogs to accompany you off-leash away from developed areas so long as they stay within sight, respond immediately to voice commands and don’t get in the way of horses, cyclists or other hikers.
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The National Forest/BLM advantage
State parks and national parks are notoriously unaccommodating when it comes to dogs. With few exceptions, four-paw visitors aren’t allowed outside developed campgrounds or off of paved roads and paths. But on public lands administered by the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as well as some tracts overseen by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, your pup is welcome to accompany you with only a few important rules.
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Inland bounty in Monterey County
Anyone who’s visited Monterey County with a dog knows about that glorious off-leash beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea. But that's not the only place you can unclip Spot and Sassy and let them run free so long as they stay within sight and under voice control. Garland Ranch Regional Park in Carmel Valley has miles of trails to roam, a river and tributary creek with swimming holes to splash in, a stellar visitor center and even specially designed water fountains for dogs.
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Pet-friendly monterey wine country
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.
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