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Godwin Trail
Mecca
Level: Strenuous Elevation Gain: 200 Feet Trail Length: 14 Miles Hiking Time: 6 Hours Directions: Take I-10 several miles past Indio, heading east. Take the 86 Expressway exit towards Brawley. After turning right onto the 86 Expressway, travel nearly 10 miles to 62nd Ave.
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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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Dogs welcome at Yountville tasting rooms
Yountville in Napa Valley is a strollable, dog-friendly culinary destination with luxury lodging at North Block Hotel and Bardessono, plus dozens of tasting rooms and acclaimed restaurants with outdoor seating for you and your pup.
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Take a stroll through history
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If everybody had a surf dog…
Huntington Beach's Dog Beach is a leash-free paradise where pups chase balls along the surf. Beyond the sand, dog-friendly dining, an off-leash park and four oceanfront resorts with special pet packages make Surf City a top canine destination.
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See more on Highway 4
Highway 4 through Calaveras and Alpine counties packs in wine tasting in Murphys, off-leash hiking on the Arnold Rim Trail, and a stunning scenic drive over Ebbetts Pass. Rent a cabin and give yourself a full week.
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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
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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