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Marvin Braude Mulholland
Tarzana
Offering some of the most accessible and user-friendly terrain in the Santa Monica Mountains, Marvin Braude Mulholland Park--named for the former Los Angeles City Councilman, who for more than 30 years led the effort to preserve the Santa Monica Mountains--encompasses 1,500 acres of wild land
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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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Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has more dog-friendly hiking trails than any city in California, and most of them are good. Looking beyond LA? See the best dog-friendly trails in California. The problem isn’t finding a trail — it’s finding one that matches…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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Oreo’s Law: What California’s new disaster pet-rescue bill does
California's FOUND Act, signed into law in October 2025, changes how cities handle pets during evacuations. Named for Oreo, a Pomeranian rescued from the Palisades fire, the law requires better planning for animals in disaster zones starting January 2026.
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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels
From Big Bear's lakefront boutique hotels to Huntington Beach's award-winning resort and West Hollywood's rooftop patios, these 2025 award-winning properties set the standard for dog-friendly hospitality across California. Pack treats and start planning.
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