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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels

Ready to sniff out 2026's best adventures? Our loyal pack of discerning DogTrekkers wants the inside scoop on where to stay with your four-legged copilots. We've fetched the latest hotel news and awards worth wagging about from Big Bear's mountain retreats and Huntington Beach's sandy shores to West Hollywood's glitzy digs and Yosemite's jaw-dropping scenery. 

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Wagging tails and water play in Big Bear Lake

Maya & Roxanne on a Holloway’s Marina & RV Park Pontoon Boat. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

As the crowds thin, the air cools and the leaves turn, in the fall Big Bear Lake becomes a tranquil playground for dogs and their humans.

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8 dog-friendly lakes near Southern California to beat the heat

When Southern California’s valleys start to bake under the late-summer sun, savvy dog lovers head for higher ground or cooler coasts. Fortunately, several picturesque lakes sit just a short drive away, offering sparkling waters, shady shores and plenty of room for canine splashing. Here are eight perfect spots within three hours of Southern California cities … Read more.

California’s top tail-wagging destinations: Adventure awaits

Traveling with my dog has always transformed ordinary trips into unforgettable adventures. California, with its wealth of scenic beauty and dog-loving communities, offers some of the best opportunities to explore alongside your four-legged friend. Here’s a curated journey starting from Southern California in San Diego, heading northward through the state. San Diego: Beach bliss Begin … Read more.

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