In its new incarnation, Carmel Valley Ranch has transitioned from a golf and tennis resort to something more magical. In addition to revitalizing the existing structures, they have added a 10,500-square-foot spa and created the ideal environment for play to be incorporated into every aspect of life so that guests go home utterly relaxed and invigorated.

Carmel Valley Ranch also wants to throw your dog a bone, by inviting your furry friends to explore their 500 acres of sniffin’, rompin’, fetchin’ good times! He or she will have a plush dog bed (medium or large) and bowls for food and water—and they will also provide waste bags and two water bottles for when you hit their miles of hiking trails.

Dog-friendly policies:

• Size: All sizes
• Breed restrictions: none
• Cost per dog: $150 Per Stay
• Percentage of rooms that are dog-friendly: Over 50%
• Other comments: Pets must be leashed at all times while on property. Pets are restricted from the following areas of The Ranch: The Lodge Pool and Cabanas, Spa Aiyana, Valley Kitchen main dining area, the Organic Garden, the Clubhouse, and River Ranch.

Dog-friendly property amenities:

• Dog Waste Bags
• Cozy Dog Beds
• Dining/water bowls
• Dog-friendly hiking/activity/attractions guide/listings at front desk