PET FRIENDLY California

California, the country’s most popular state, is known for its cool vibe and laidback lifestyle. After all, it’s where the Frisbee, juke boxes, fortune cookies, Barbie, Apple Computers, Martinis, popsicles and blue jeans originated. It’s also known for its extreme pet friendliness in cities like San Diego, Los Angeles, Carmel and San Francisco. Speaking of San Francisco, did you know that it has more dogs than children? That’s a good sign if you’re heading to the Golden State with your favorite animal in tow and are looking for things to do. You can hit Golden Gate Park with more than a 1,000 acres of playgrounds, lakes and trails, as well as designated Dog Play Areas. Or you can hit the Barbary Coast Trail, which is a 3.8 walking tour that connects the city’s best historic sites. The options are endless. If you’re looking to get away from the coast, you can head for Mammoth Lakes which has plenty of national forest land for beautiful off-leash excursions, including the only part of the John Muir Trail that is pet friendly. You can also get to the 11,000+ foot summit of Mammoth Mountain courtesy of a gondola ride that doesn’t charge for your dog.

There are also great vacation destinations in California such as the California North Coast, with its incredible pet friendly beaches all along Highway 101, stretching from the Crescent City Beaches to the Point Reyes National Seashore above San Francisco. Other great destinations to hit with your pet are Yosemite National Park which allows pets on most fully paved trails and in many campgrounds. Also Napa Valley where you can sample great wines in their many pet friendly vineyards. Sonoma Valley has a ton of pet friendly vineyards, as well.

From San Ysidro on the southern border with Mexico all the way up to Cole near the Oregon border, you will find plenty of things to do and places to stay in pet crazy California.

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Featured Lodgings

Featured Lodgings highlights a select number of lodgings in the state. To see a more extensive list, click on one of the cities under Browse California by City.

Fort Bragg

Beachcomber Motel Beachcomber Motel

1111 N. Main St.,
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

707-964-2402

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Dogs Cats No lbs Limit $20 Pet Fee Max # Pets 3

Pet Policy: Fee: $20/pet/night. Max. 3 pets.

Policy Confirmed: 03/22/2023 | Update this Pet Policy

Policy Confirmed: 03/22/2023

Cambria

Cambria Shores Inn Cambria Shores Inn

6276 Moonstone Beach Drive,
Cambria, CA 93428

805-927-8644

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Dogs No lbs Limit $20 Pet Fee Max # Pets 2

Pet Policy: $20 per dog per night. All size dogs accepted. Do not leave pets unaccompanied on property. Must be on leash. Please clean up. Must have vaccination record.

Policy Confirmed: 01/06/2023 | Update this Pet Policy

Policy Confirmed: 01/06/2023

San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites Embassy Suites

333 Madona Road,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

805-549-0800

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Dogs Cats No lbs Limit $75 Pet Fee Max # Pets 2

Pet Policy: Dogs or cats only. $75 non-refundable pet fee for stays between 1-4 nights. $125 non-refundable pet fee for stays 5 nights or more. 2 pet maximum.

Policy Confirmed: 04/06/2023 | Update this Pet Policy

Policy Confirmed: 04/06/2023

Temecula

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

29345 Rancho California Road,
Temecula, CA 92591

951-676-5656

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Dogs Cats No lbs Limit $75 Pet Fee Max # Pets 2

Pet Policy: Dogs or cats only. $75 non-refundable pet fee for stays between 1-4 nights. $125 non-refundable pet fee for stays 5 nights or more. 2 pet maximum.

Policy Confirmed: 04/06/2023 | Update this Pet Policy

Policy Confirmed: 04/06/2023

For more information about California

California

PO Box 1499

Sacramento, CA 95812

In State # (916) 322-2881

Toll Free # (800) 462-2543

http://gocalif.ca.gov