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Carmel Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Beach is known for its white sands and the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is particularly popular among dog owners because dogs are allowed to roam off-leash under the supervision of their owners.
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Saddle Mountain Ranch
Carmel By The Sea
Saddle Mountain Ranch is a dog-friendly activity in Carmel By The Sea in California’s Central Coast.
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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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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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Dog-friendly Monterey and Carmel: why April is ideal
April on the Monterey Peninsula is one of those rare windows when everything aligns for a dog-friendly getaway. The summer crowds haven’t arrived, the coastal wildflowers are putting on a show, and the fog that blankets the coast later in…
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Dog-friendly patios in California: Your spring outdoor dining guide
Spring in California means one thing for dog owners: patio season is officially open. California legalized dogs on restaurant patios in 2014, and since then the dining scene for pup parents has only grown. Our statewide guide to dog-friendly outdoor…
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Dog-friendly Easter weekend getaways in California
Easter weekend is the perfect excuse to hit the road with your dog. California is packed with dog-friendly destinations where you and your pup can soak up spring, from the off-leash beaches of Carmel to the wine country patios of…
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