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Morro Bay State Park
Morro Bay
Let Morro Rock, a 581-foot-high volcanic plug and major coastal landmark within Morro Bay State Park, be your guide as you explore two dog-friendly beaches. Both beaches require dogs to be on a six-foot leash.
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Pismo Beach Welcome Center
Pismo Beach
Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.
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Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
San Luis Obispo
Tucked away in a quiet corner of San Luis Obispo is the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens.
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San Luis Obispo
The Harford Pier, established in 1873 by John Harford, stands as a historic landmark in San Luis Obispo County.
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San Miguel
Mission San Miguel Arcangel, founded in 1797, stands as a significant historical and cultural landmark in San Miguel, San Luis Obispo County, on California's Central Coast.
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Pismo Beach
Monarch Butterfly Grove is a dog-friendly attraction in Pismo Beach in California’s Central Coast, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.
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Avila Beach
Olde Port Beach, located in Avila Beach along the San Luis Obispo County coast, is a haven for both two-legged and four-legged beach enthusiasts. This sheltered cove boasts soft sand, gentle waves, and plenty of off-leash fun for furry companions.
Read moreSan Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and pet owners alike.
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Morro Bay
Toro Creek Dog Beach in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California Coast, is a haven for furry companions to frolic freely along its mile-long stretch of sandy shoreline.
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San Simeon
San Simeon Cove, located at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach in San Luis Obispo County along the California Coast, offers a delightful water fun experience for visitors and their furry companions.
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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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