Featured parks
El Estero Park
Monterey
El Estero Park Complex, a 45-acre City-wide multi-use recreation area in Monterey at Del Monte/Camino Aguajito/Fremont/Camino El Estero, offers a delightful escape for locals and visitors alike.
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Eolian Dunes Preserve
Monterey
Eolian Dunes Preserve, spanning 28 acres in the Sand City section of the Coastal Trail, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions in Monterey County.
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Frog Pond Wetland Preserve
Monterey
A local treasure in Del Rey Oaks, the 17-acre Frog Pond Wetland Preserve is composed of a unique arrangement of habitat including frogs, deer, hummingbirds, towhees, mallards and western fence lizards.
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Jacks Peak County Park
Monterey
Jacks Peak Park, part of Monterey County Parks, overlooks the spectacular Monterey Peninsula and is located about two miles from Scenic Highway 68. A natural preserve, the park's 525 acres of ridgetop is set amidst native Monterey Pines.
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Lake San Antonio
Bradley
Lake San Antonio, part of Monterey County Parks, is Monterey County’s premier freshwater recreation area.
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Monterey Dog Park
Monterey
The City of Monterey has a dog park where your dog can run off leash. The park is located across from the Monterey Youth Center and the lake...
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Pacchetti Dog Park
Seaside
Pacchetti Dog Park is a place where your dog(s) can play off-leash with other dogs in Seaside. The park has separate areas for larger and smaller dogs.
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Big Sur
Reserve six months before your preferred date to secure a site at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground, located in the pines and redwoods at this ideally located campground in Big Sur.
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Andrew Molera State Park
Big Sur
In the spectacular Big Sur area of Monterey County on the Central Coast, Andrew Molera State Park offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreAromas Dog Park
Aromas
Aromas Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreAsilomar Natural Dunes Natural
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.
Read moreCachagua Community Park
Carmel Valley
Cachagua Community Park is a 14-acre park located in the Cachagua area of Carmel Valley in Monterey County.
Read moreCarmel Walks
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Walks is a local pet services provider in Carmel By The Sea in California’s Central Coast, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.
Read moreEast Campus Dog Park
Seaside
East Campus Dog Park is a dog park in Monterey County in California’s Central Coast.
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Marina
East Garrison Dog Park is a dog park in Monterey County in California’s Central Coast.
Read moreGarland Ranch Regional Park
Carmel Valley
Located 8.6 miles east of Highway 1 on Carmel Valley Road, Garland Ranch Regional Park is 4,462 acres in size with many trails.
Read moreLaguna Seca Recreation Area
Salinas
Located in California’s beautiful central coast, Laguna Seca Recreation Area, part of Monterey County Parks, is a must-see for naturists, hikers, bicyclists and anyone that enjoys the outdoors.
Read moreLake Nacimiento
Bradley
Lake Nacimiento, part of Monterey County Parks, covers over 5,000 surface acres surrounded by 165 miles of scenic shoreline, unspoiled wilderness, mountains, river canyons, oak and pine forests, spring waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
Read moreLimekiln State Park
Big Sur
Limekiln State Park, located in Big Sur along the Monterey County coast of California, offers a picturesque retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreLocke-Paddon Wetland
Marina
This hidden gem in Marina, Monterey County, offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and dog owners alike to immerse themselves in the beauty of a protected wetland habitat.
Read moreManzanita Park and Youth
Salinas
Manzanita Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is operated by the North County Youth Recreation Association, and the entrance gate for vehicle access is open only during their scheduled events which vary throughout the year.
Read moreMonterey Bay Coastal
Monterey
One of the most unique features in Monterey County is the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. This paved path stretches 18 miles from Castroville in...
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King City
San Lorenzo Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is as picturesque as the Salinas Valley which surrounds it.
Read moreToro County Park
Salinas
Toro County Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13 miles from the Monterey Peninsula.
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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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Central Coast nesting season: a dog owner’s calendar
Month-by-month guide to Central Coast beach closures for snowy plover nesting, plus dog-friendly beaches that stay open March through September.
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An easy California dog trip for seniors
California suits seniors traveling with dogs when the trip is built around short drives, easy walks, cooler weather and stops with clear pet rules.
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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 Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey…
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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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