Featured hikes
Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park
Morro Bay
Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park in Morro Bay, conveniently located in San Luis Obispo County along the stunning Central Coast, offers a range of amenities for a comfortable camping or RV experience.
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Bishop Peak Trail
San Luis Obispo
Discover Bishop Peak, the tallest of the Nine Sisters, a stunning chain of volcanic Morros that grace the landscape of San Luis Obispo.
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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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Cerro San Luis Trailhead
San Luis Obispo
Located in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, the Cerro San Luis Trailhead offers a scenic escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff
Cambria
Take Hwy. 1 to Cambria, then through 3 traffic lights. Turn left at 4th light, Windsor. Drive to end of road approx.
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Irish Hills
San Luis Obispo
Irish Hills Natural Reserve is a geographically discrete 720-acre riding area, yet it contains over 8 miles of trails. Many loops are possible on mostly single-track trails. The rocky, serpentine landscape contains chaparral, oak, grasslands, and riparian habitats.
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Laguna Lake Trails
San Luis Obispo
Laguna Lake Park lies south of Cerro San Luis. This 375-acre park includes a 25-acre lake and several hiking trails.
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Lampton Cliffs Park
Cambria
Lampton Cliffs Park in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a serene 2.1-acre retreat for visitors and their furry companions.
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Big Falls Trail
Arroyo Grande
The 1.5-mile trail is in the Santa Lucia Wilderness portion of Los Padres National Forest. Big Falls flows year-round, plunging 80 feet into a pool that makes for a popular swimming hole come summer.
Read moreBob Jones City
Avila Beach
The Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail in Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, offers a picturesque journey along the Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way, meandering alongside the serene San Luis Obispo Creek all the way to the vibrant Avila Beach promenade.
Read moreCave Landing Trail
Shell Beach
Shell Beach, located in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreEl Moro Elfin Forest
Los Osos
The El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos, adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, is a 90-acre natural area belonging to San Luis Obispo County Parks and California State Parks. A 4/5 mile boardwalk loop, constructed in 1999, provides access for young and old, walkers
Read moreHearst San Simeon State Park
San Simeon
Six miles of SLO County coast near Hearst Castle — leashed dogs welcome at the campgrounds, picnic area, and San Simeon Creek beach.
Read moreIslay Hill Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Islay Hill at the eastern tip of the chain of volcanic plugs in San Luis Obispo, is the place to be for our four-legged adventurers.
Read moreJohnson Ranch Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Enjoy a hike through Johnson Ranch Open Space, a 3.7-mile loop that treats you and your leashed dog to breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills in San Luis Obispo, all conveniently located off the 101 Freeway.
Read moreLaguna Lake Park
San Luis Obispo
Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is a beloved 375-acre recreational haven. The park boasts a picturesque 25-acre lake, perfect for fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, row-boating, and bird watching.
Read moreLopez Lake
Arroyo Grande
Located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, California, Lopez Lake Recreation Area is one of the top choices for camping and leisure trips.
Read moreMathews Trailer Lodge
San Luis Obispo
Mathews Trailer Lodge, located in the City of San Luis Obispo, offers a prime location in the "Happiest Place in the USA." Situated within walking distance to downtown, guests can enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Read moreMontaña de Oro State Park
Los Osos
Eight thousand acres of SLO County coast with tidepools and sea cliffs — fire roads, Spooner's Cove, and Corallina Cove beaches open to leashed dogs.
Read moreOntario Ridge Trail
Shell Beach
This hidden gem is a paradise for dog owners seeking a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience with breathtaking coastal and mountain views.
Read moreReservoir Canyon Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Just beyond the borders San Luis Obispo lies the vast Reservoir Canyon. Here, you'll discover the grandest waterfall in all of SLO County.
Read moreSerenity Swing Hike
San Luis Obispo
The Serenity Swing Hike, a 3.8-mile round-trip trail located behind the Cal Poly SLO campus in San Luis Obispo, offers a serene escape into nature for both hikers and their furry companions.
Read moreSouth Hills Open Space
San Luis Obispo
South Hills Open Space offers a picturesque 1.5-mile hike to its hilltop, conveniently located just south of Downtown San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast.
Read moreTerrace Hill Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Terrace Hill Open Space in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, offers a delightful 0.8-mile hike leading to an unobstructed plateau with breathtaking views of the city.
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Spring in Paso Robles with your dog
Paso Robles wine country has a short window every year when the hills turn electric green, the vines are just starting to leaf out, and the tasting rooms…
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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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Dog-friendly Father’s Day: 5 California trips dads will want
Five honest California Father's Day trips, all dog-friendly: McCloud and the Shasta Cascade, Paso Robles ranch country, Trinidad on the Humboldt coast, Mammoth Lakes at full stretch, and Nevada City in the Gold Country. Muddy dogs, cabin porches, no infusions.
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Dog-friendly Memorial Day weekend in California: 6 escapes
Six dog-friendly California escapes for Memorial Day weekend: North Lake Tahoe, the Mendocino coast, Big Bear Lake, Avila Beach, Bishop and the Eastern Sierra, and Bodega Bay. Each pick includes real places to stay, and why the rooms book out…
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Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
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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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