Featured beaches
Alder Creek Beach
Big Sur
Alder Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, offers a serene escape for both humans and their furry companions.
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Mill Creek Picnic Area
Big Sur
Mill Creek Picnic Area in Big Sur, Monterey County, is a serene spot that offers more than just picturesque views.
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Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur
Pfeiffer Beach, a renowned spot on the Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, offers a picturesque setting for water fun enthusiasts and their furry companions. Managed by the U.S.
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Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove
Big Sur
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove, located along Monterey's Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, is a must-visit destination for dog owners seeking a picturesque and dog-friendly beach experience.
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Willow Creek Beach
Big Sur
Willow Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, California, is a picturesque destination offering stunning scenic views of the California Coast.
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8 dog-friendly cabins in Monterey and Big Sur
8 dog-friendly cabins across Monterey and Big Sur, from Big Sur to Pacific Grove, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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California’s best dog-friendly resorts
Resorts are different from hotels. A hotel is somewhere you sleep between activities. A resort is the activity — grounds you can walk for an hour, restaurants and bars on the property, water access, real space for a dog to…
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Dog-friendly Big Sur: what’s allowed and what’s not
State parks ban dogs from Big Sur trails, but beaches on Los Padres National Forest land welcome leashed dogs. We map the off-limits parks, the beaches where dogs can run, and dog-friendly lodging across every budget.
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Dog-friendly spring camping on California’s Central Coast
Why spring is the sweet spot for Central Coast camping If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to load up the car, leash the dog, and head for the coast, this is it. Spring on California’s Central Coast is…
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Best dog-friendly campgrounds in California for spring
Spring is the perfect time to camp with your dog in California. Mild temperatures, green hillsides, and wildflower blooms set the scene from March through May, and you will beat the summer crowds at campgrounds from the redwood coast to…
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California glampsites your dog will dig
A curated guide to California's top dog-friendly glamping escapes, from Mendocino Grove's safari tents under the redwoods to desert retreats and vineyard stays. Each property blends wilderness access with comfortable amenities for you and your pup. Glamping by the sea…
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