Featured water fun
Alder Creek Beach
Big Sur
Alder Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, offers a serene escape for both humans and their furry companions.
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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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Carmel Meadows Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Meadows Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, is a serene destination offering a perfect blend of nature and relaxation.
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Carmel River State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel River State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, offers a picturesque one-mile crescent of blue waters that attract both locals and visitors.
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Eolian Dunes Preserve
Monterey
Eolian Dunes Preserve, spanning 28 acres in the Sand City section of the Coastal Trail, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions in Monterey County.
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Garrapata State Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Garrapata State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, California Coast, is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Lake San Antonio
Bradley
Lake San Antonio, part of Monterey County Parks, is Monterey County’s premier freshwater recreation area.
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Little Sur River Beach
Carmel By The Sea
Little Sur River Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, is a delightful destination for water fun enthusiasts and their furry companions. This picturesque beach offers a serene escape for visitors seeking a tranquil coastal experience.
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Mill Creek Picnic Area
Big Sur
Mill Creek Picnic Area in Big Sur, Monterey County, is a serene spot that offers more than just picturesque views.
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Moss Landing Beach
Moss Landing
Romp on this beach tucked in behind a main street in Moss Landing. This beach is located behind MBARI. There is an entrance next to Phil's Fish Market and at the end of Sandholt Road.
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Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur
Pfeiffer Beach, a renowned spot on the Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, offers a picturesque setting for water fun enthusiasts and their furry companions. Managed by the U.S.
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Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove
Big Sur
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove, located along Monterey's Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, is a must-visit destination for dog owners seeking a picturesque and dog-friendly beach experience.
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Willow Creek Beach
Big Sur
Willow Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, California, is a picturesque destination offering stunning scenic views of the California Coast.
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Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.
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Pacific Grove
Please note: leashed dogs are allowed at Asilomar State Beach. Please consider families with infants and young children who frequent the beach when walking dogs by keeping them under control and picking up after your pet.
Read moreLake Nacimiento
Bradley
Lake Nacimiento, part of Monterey County Parks, covers over 5,000 surface acres surrounded by 165 miles of scenic shoreline, unspoiled wilderness, mountains, river canyons, oak and pine forests, spring waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
Read moreMonterey Bay Whale Watch Boat
Monterey
Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting the Bay. Monterey is the best place in the nation to view a variety of marine mammals and seabirds.
Read moreMonterey Boat Charter Service
Monterey
Monterey Boat Charter Service (MBCS) offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals, groups, and corporate teams to explore the stunning Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.
Read moreMonterey State Beach
Seaside
Monterey State Beach, located in Seaside along the Monterey County coast, offers a unique experience for dog owners seeking a beach getaway.
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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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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 Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey…
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Dog-friendly Big Sur: what’s allowed and what’s not
State parks ban dogs from Big Sur trails, but beaches on Los Padres National Forest land welcome leashed dogs. We map the off-limits parks, the beaches where dogs can run, and dog-friendly lodging across every budget.
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