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Inns of California Salinas
Salinas
The Inns of California hotel in Salinas is conveniently located off of Highway 101 in Salinas. The hotel offers easy access to Monterey, Carmel, and the Pacific Ocean.
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.
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Salinas
Motel 6 Salinas North is a dog-friendly hotel in Salinas in California’s California Wine Country, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
Read moreResidence Inn Salinas Monterey
Salinas
In Salinas, the Residence Inn Salinas Monterey is a haven for travelers seeking a pet-friendly retreat along the Central Coast of California.
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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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Monterey County parks
Beyond famous Carmel Beach, Monterey County offers miles of off-leash hiking at Garland Ranch Regional Park, scenic views at Jacks Peak, and 20-plus miles of trails at Toro County Park. Well-behaved dogs can roam free on many of these paths.
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SPCA for Monterey County 2017
The SPCA for Monterey County reunited three tiny puppies with their nursing mom after both were found separately on a school campus. Now thriving in foster care, the little family is looking for forever homes.
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Pet-friendly Monterey wine country
Monterey Wine Country spreads across three dog-friendly wine trails near Carmel Valley. Family-owned tasting rooms along Carmel Valley Road, the River Road bench, and the Monterey Bay coastline welcome four-legged visitors with open arms and outdoor seating.
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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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