Featured boats/houseboats
Aqua Adventures
San Diego
From kayaks, to stand up paddleboards and canoes, Aqua Adventures offers retail sales, lessons, rentals, local tours and multi-day adventures plus a wealth of knowledge and experience.
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Big Bear Marina
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Marina is just a short walk from the village off Big Bear Boulevard with convenient on-site parking, making it a breeze for you and your furry friend to set sail on a lake day adventure.
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Big Bear Queen Lake Tour
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Queen Lake Tour is the longest-running lake tour in Big Bear Lake, offering a dog-friendly experience for visitors and their furry companions.
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Catalina Express
Long Beach
Catalina Express takes you to Catalina Island in just an hour with year round service and up to 30 daily departures. Boats depart ports in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point.
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Eco Boat Rentals
San Diego
Dog-friendly Eco Boat Rentals invites visitors to embark on an eco-friendly adventure exploring the scenic waters of San Diego.
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Holloway’s Marina & RV Park
Big Bear Lake
Holloway's Marina & RV Park, located at beautiful Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County, is a premier destination for visitors seeking a dog-friendly retreat in the Inland Empire.
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Next Level Sailing
San Diego
Six years ago, a unique tradition began for Next Level Sailing when Captain Troy introduced his corgi, Louis, to the world of whale watching aboard his boat.
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Panga Boat Charters
San Diego
Panga Charters features the 22 foot Arca Panga, well-appointed for inshore fishing, cruising, diving or surf trip. This is a no frills fishing boat, so does not have a bunch of padded seating or other amenities (ie: no toilet).
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Pine Knot Marina
Big Bear Lake
Pine Knot Marina, a full-service marina situated on the picturesque Big Bear Lake in Southern California's San Bernardino County, offers a plethora of water activities for visitors to enjoy.
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Pleasure Point Marina, LLC
Big Bear Lake
Pleasure Point Marina in Big Bear Lake is a delightful destination for family fun, where you and your furry friends are welcome.
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Balboa Island Ferry
Newport Beach
Since 1919, Balboa Island Ferry has been a staple in Newport Beach, California, providing seamless transportation for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula.
Read moreCatalina Express
Dana Point
Catalina Express - Dana Point offers a convenient and dog-friendly way to embark on an island adventure. With year-round service and up to 30 daily departures, this high-speed ferry service takes travelers to Catalina Island in just an hour.
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San Pedro
Located at Berth 95, Catalina Express in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, offers a convenient gateway to Catalina Island with its year-round service and up to 30 daily departures.
Read moreFamily Kayak Adventure Center
San Diego
Family Kayak Adventure Center in San Diego County is a premier destination for water fun that caters to the whole family, including your furry companions.
Read moreMarina 61
Balboa
Marina 61 is a dog-friendly boat or houseboat experience in Balboa in California’s Southern California.
Read moreMarina Boat Rentals
Newport Beach
Located in the historic Balboa Fun Zone waterfront, Newport Beach Boat Rentals is home to Newport Harbor’s largest and most diversified rental fleet.
Read moreNewport/Balboa 61
Balboa
Located in the charming coastal town of Balboa in Orange County, Newport/Balboa 61 is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing unforgettable water adventures since 1992.
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Newport Beach
Newport/Balboa Boat Rentals, a long-standing establishment in Newport Beach, Orange County, has been family owned and operated since 1992.
Read moreSeaforth Boat Rentals
San Diego
Seaforth Boat Rentals in San Diego offers a premier boating experience for both humans and their four-legged companions.
Read moreThe Fun Zone Boat Company
Balboa
In Balboa, along the Orange County, California Coast, The Fun Zone Boat Company offers a delightful water adventure for dog owners. Since 1948, this company has been a favorite for live narrated Harbor tours and Dinner cruises in Newport Beach.
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The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Dive into summer at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake boasts 300 days of sunshine and dark nights perfect for stargazing, but that's just the start. This mountain jewel in the San Bernardino National Forest also has great fishing, boating and water activities, hiking and biking trails…
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Puptopia Festival
Calling all dog lovers and pet parents! You're invited to come out to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival on July 25 for a tail-wagging day of fun in Veterans Park. Enjoy the Pawground, relax in the K9 Lounge, watch stunt…
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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14 dog-friendly vacation rentals in Greater Palm Springs
14 dog-friendly vacation rentals across Greater Palm Springs, from Desert Hot Springs to Rancho Mirage, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you pack it in and pack it out, and 95% leash up in sensitive habitats. Now, that’s a pack worth howling…
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