Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa in Monterey sits on landscaped grounds with plenty of shade and open space, which makes a real difference when you’re traveling with a dog. The hotel welcomes dogs of all sizes, so whether you have a small breed or a large one, you won’t have any issues checking in.

The gardens themselves are worth exploring on foot—there’s something nice about being able to step outside your room and walk around without immediately needing to load up the car. It’s the kind of place where you can let your dog stretch out between your indoor time and heading to nearby parks. The hotel provides dog beds and water bowls in the rooms, which saves you from packing extra gear or improvising setups that never quite work right.

Monterey Bay has several good walking options nearby. You’re reasonably close to Del Monte Beach if you want to take your dog down to the water, and the area around the hotel itself gives you peaceful spots to move around. The hotel grounds feel genuinely relaxing—this isn’t a place where you feel rushed or like you’re in a parking lot hotel situation.

The spa amenities are available if you want to take some time for yourself while your dog rests in the room. A few hours in a massage or treatment gives your dog downtime, which honestly can be as important as the active parts of a trip. The gardens also mean your dog gets more natural light and airflow than in typical hotel rooms, which makes the space feel less confining.

If you’re planning a longer stay on the Peninsula or want a home base that doesn’t feel sterile, this setup works well. You get actual grounds to move around on rather than just a hallway to your room.