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Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria, CA

Where to stay in Santa Maria

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Best Western Plus Big America, a dog-friendly hotel in Santa Maria, California

Best Western Plus Big America

The Best Western Plus Big America in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, offers a delightful retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly accommodation along the Central Coast.

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Candlewood Suites Santa Maria, a dog-friendly hotel in Santa Maria, California

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria is a spacious all-suites hotel in the Santa Maria Valley, ideal for extended stays and overnight guests seeking comfortable accommodations.

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W.O.O.F Pac Park, a dog-friendly campground in Santa Maria, California

W.O.O.F Pac Park

W.O.O.F Pac Park at Waller Park in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast, offers a premier 3-acre canine play area within the renowned Waller Park.

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Where to eat & drink in Santa Maria

Restaurants, wineries & patios that welcome dogs

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Foxen Vineyard & Winery Google Places photo

Foxen Vineyard & Winery

Deep in Santa Barbara wine country lies Foxen Vineyard & Winery, a historic gem located at the Rancho Tinaquaic. Spanning 2,000 acres of picturesque California ranch land, Foxen…

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Presqu'ile Winery, a dog-friendly winery in Santa Maria, California

Presqu’ile Winery

Located in Santa Barbara County’s singular Santa Maria Valley, Presqu’ile (pronounced press-KEEL) is a small, family-run winery dedicated to making exceptional cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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Riverbench Vineyard, a dog-friendly winery in Santa Maria, California

Riverbench Vineyard

Riverbench Vineyard offers a delightful dog-friendly experience in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, along the Central Coast wine trail.

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Trails, parks & water in Santa Maria

Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches

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Orcutt Community Park, a dog-friendly park in Santa Maria, California

Orcutt Community Park

Orcutt Community Park, located in the Rice Ranch section of Orcutt, is a premier canine facility that opened its doors in Spring 2009.

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WOOF Pac dog park (large), a dog-friendly dog park in Santa Barbara County, California

WOOF Pac dog park (large)

WOOF Pac dog park (large) is a dog park in Santa Barbara County in California’s Southern California.

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WOOF Pac dog park (small), a dog-friendly dog park in Santa Barbara County, California

WOOF Pac dog park (small)

WOOF Pac dog park (small) is a dog park in Santa Barbara County in California’s Southern California.

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Local services in Santa Maria

Vets, groomers & boarding

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Lost World Pets, a dog-friendly pet supply store in Santa Maria, California

Lost World Pets

Lost World Pets in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast, offers a range of services catering to pet owners.

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Pets Hospital

Pets Hospital, founded in 2016 by local veterinarian Dr. Joel Conn, is a premier veterinary emergency facility in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, on the Central Coast.

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Santa Maria Animal Center, Santa Maria

Santa Maria Animal Center

Santa Maria Animal Center, located in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, is a full-service facility catering to the cities of Santa Maria and Guadalupe and the North County.

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Santa Maria Kennel Club, Inc., Santa Maria

Santa Maria Kennel Club, Inc.

The Santa Maria Kennel Club, Inc., situated in Santa Maria on the sunny Central Coast of California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of…

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Set the scene in Santa Cruz County

Set the scene in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County pairs redwood forests, sandy beaches and a walkable downtown into one excellent dog-friendly getaway. Ride a steam train, go tidepooling, hike off-leash trails and explore 15 miles of dog-welcoming coastline.

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Things to do with your dog in Santa Cruz

Things to do with your dog in Santa Cruz

Beyond the beaches, Santa Cruz County offers dog-friendly hiking at Byrne-Milliron Forest and Pogonip, steam train rides at Roaring Camp Railroads, and leashed strolls down boutique-lined Pacific Avenue. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park even allows dogs on select trails.

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