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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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Oxnard Welcome Center
Oxnard
Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.
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Salinas
Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges. These knowledgeable experts are...
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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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Spring in Paso Robles with your dog
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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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Heatstroke and hot pavement: California dog summer safety
Heatstroke kills 50–64% of affected dogs, and 3 out of 4 cases are caused by exercise — not hot weather alone. Here's what California dog owners need to know about hot pavement, warning signs, emergency cooling, and the state law…
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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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Santa Barbara with your dog: what locals keep quiet
Santa Barbara's dog-friendly secret isn't on the downtown wharf: it's in the foothills, the canyons, and a beach the locals still call Hendry's. Here's where we actually go on a Central Coast weekend.
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