Featured parks
Black Hill Trail
Morro Bay
The hike to Black Hill summit is 3 miles round trip with 600-foot elevation gain. Black Hill is the second of the Nine Sisters, a string of ancient volcanic peaks that span the 12 miles between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.
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City Park
Morro Bay
Located in the charming coastal town of Morro Bay, City Park is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation for both locals and visitors alike.
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Jodi Giannini Family Dog Park
Morro Bay
The Jodi Giannini Family Dog Park, located within Del Mar Park in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions and their owners.
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Morro Bay State Park
Morro Bay
Let Morro Rock, a 581-foot-high volcanic plug and major coastal landmark within Morro Bay State Park, be your guide as you explore two dog-friendly beaches. Both beaches require dogs to be on a six-foot leash.
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Coleman Park
Morro Bay
Coleman Park, located in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a serene retreat for both locals and visitors.
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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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Planning a California coast trip around your dog
Planning a California coast trip around your dog isn't a compromise. From off-leash sand at Huntington Dog Beach to boutique inns in Mendocino, the Golden State's shoreline rewards travelers who bring their four-legged companions along for the ride.
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Slowdown in SLO CAL
San Luis Obispo County stretches 100 miles along Highway 1, with off-leash beaches, dog-friendly wineries and charming towns from Cambria to Pismo Beach. Stay at coastal lodges or the Michelin Key-awarded San Luis Creek Lodge.
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Go coast crazy with your dog along Highway 1
Highway 1 along the California coast offers far more than stunning views. From dog-friendly beaches in San Luis Obispo County to redwood forests and wineries in Santa Cruz, there are endless reasons to explore with your pup.
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Waves away with your dog on the Central Coast
California's Central Coast is loaded with dog-friendly cabin and cottage lodging, from Santa Cruz and Monterey to Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara. Here are favorite retreats for you and your pup along this scenic stretch of coastline.
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Fall trekking in the SLO lane
San Luis Obispo County serves up wine tasting, coastal hikes and historic missions along a leisurely Highway 101 road trip. From Paso Robles wineries to Pismo Beach bluffs and Morro Bay seafood decks, your dog is welcome throughout.
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