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Read MoreThe best ultra dog-friendly hotels in Southern California
Photo by Coronado Visitor Center.
Traveling with a dog in Southern California isn’t just possible—it’s easy, fun and, at a growing number of hotels, downright luxurious. From beachfront resorts to mountain lodges and desert hideaways, more properties are rethinking what true pet hospitality means. Instead of simply allowing dogs, these hotels welcome them, accommodate them, and in many cases, celebrate … Read More
Putah Canyon Campground: dog-friendly camping on Lake Berryessa
Photo by Royal Elk Park management.
Waterfront campsites and mellow lakeshore exploring Putah Canyon Campground on Lake Berryessa’s quieter west side offers a low-key, scenic base for a dog-friendly trip. If you’re looking for relaxed camping with your pup—simple amenities, lakeshore wandering and easy mornings—this is an excellent fit. Campsites stretch along Berryessa’s broad shoreline, giving many sites a view of … Read More
Calaveras Big Trees State Park: visiting giant sequoias with your dog
Photo by Calaveras Visitors Bureau
A peaceful, dog-friendly introduction to giant trees Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers a rare combination: the chance to stand among enormous sequoias while still enjoying a dog-friendly outing. While pets aren’t allowed on the dirt trails that run through the North Grove and South Grove, dogs can join you in many other areas, and … Read More
Hidden Falls Regional Park: best dog-friendly hikes in Placer County
Photo by Placer County
A scenic foothill park built for easy dog adventures Hidden Falls Regional Park feels like it was made for exploring with your dog. Set in the rolling oak foothills outside Auburn, this 1,200-acre park blends wide, comfortable trails with shady creek corridors, wildflowers, canyon overlooks and seasonal waterfalls. It’s the kind of place where dogs … Read More