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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California’s rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes …
Dive into summer at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake boasts 300 days of sunshine and dark nights perfect for stargazing, but that’s just the start. This …
Puptopia Festival
Calling all dog lovers and pet parents! You’re invited to come out to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival on July 25 for …
Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from …
14 dog-friendly vacation rentals in Greater Palm Springs
14 dog-friendly vacation rentals across Greater Palm Springs, from Desert Hot Springs to Rancho Mirage, drawn from DogTrekker’s directory of …
Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you …
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 …
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 …
Dog-friendly Temecula wine country: wineries, restaurants, and hotels
Temecula Valley welcomes dogs across more than 30 wineries, 16 patio restaurants in Old Town, and 13 pet-friendly hotels and …
Dog-friendly North County San Diego coast
North County San Diego’s coast links Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, and Carlsbad by Highway 101 and Interstate 5. Expect off-leash …
Dog-friendly San Diego: the complete guide
San Diego offers one of California’s deepest dog-friendly lineups: off-leash beaches at Ocean Beach and Fiesta Island, 60-plus pet-welcoming hotels, …
Dog-friendly Ojai and Ventura: a Southern California escape
Ojai and Ventura: two dog-friendly towns, one unforgettable trip The Ojai Valley and the coastal city of Ventura together make …