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Garland 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.
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Carmel Valley
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden in Carmel Valley Village is a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a delightful array of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beer selections. This establishment provides the perfect setting to refuel and unwind.
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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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Secret mountain hikes with dogs in California
California's best dog-friendly mountain hikes hide in national forests and regional parks, far from the famous national parks that ban pets on trails. Dawn in the Sierra Nevada is a quiet, pink-tinted secret. My dog, Scout, knows it before I…
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California’s top tail-wagging destinations: Adventure awaits
A south-to-north road trip through California's best dog-friendly destinations, from Ocean Beach in San Diego and Runyon Canyon in LA to Big Bear Lake, Carmel Beach and beyond. Each stop pairs off-leash fun with pet-welcoming hotels and cafes.
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Local tips from the top (human) dog
DogTrekker's co-founder shares insider tips for visiting Monterey County with your dog, from boarding options near the aquarium to indoor dog-friendly restaurants perfect for cooler days along the Central Coast.
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Wine down with your dog by your side
Monterey County's wine scene is wonderfully dog-friendly, from the intimate tasting rooms along the River Road Wine Trail to Carmel Valley's laid-back vineyards and the strollable Wine Walk by the Sea in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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