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Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley
In its new incarnation, Carmel Valley Ranch has transitioned from a golf and tennis resort to something more magical.
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Stonepine Estate
Carmel Valley
Stonepine Estate is a dog-friendly hotel in Carmel Valley in California’s Central Coast, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
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Los Laureles Lodge
Carmel Valley
Los Laureles Lodge, Carmel Valley's original hotel and hunting lodge, invites guests to experience the rich history of the Pacific Improvement Company's ownership in the early 1900s.
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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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