Dog weekendMonterey & CarmelCalifornia2 nights$$$7 stopsDog-friendly

Dogs Welcome Weekend

“A weekend away where the dog is welcome everywhere.”

Three getaways scored on what a dog actually cares about.

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Scores are rough guides. Confirm pet fees when you book.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Coastal village
89
Trails
80
Off-leash
95
Dog-ok stays
90
Patios
95
Vet nearby
85
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Big Bear Lake
Mountain lake
79
Trails
95
Off-leash
60
Dog-ok stays
90
Patios
75
Vet nearby
75
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Ojai
Valley town
78
Trails
90
Off-leash
55
Dog-ok stays
80
Patios
85
Vet nearby
80
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Option A · Carmel-by-the-Sea

Times between stops are rough estimates.
  1. 1
    Carmel BeachSight · White sand where dogs can run off-leash under voice control.
  2. ↓ About 5 min drive · 0 mi
  3. 2
    Dog-friendly patios on Ocean AveFood · Many cafes put out water bowls.
  4. ↓ Same area
  5. 3
    Cypress InnStay · A classic pet-friendly inn in the middle of the village.

Option B · Big Bear Lake

  1. 1
    Lakeside trailsThing to do · Pine trails with lake views. Keep a leash handy.
  2. ↓ Same area
  3. 2
    Dog-friendly cabinsStay · Look for a fenced yard.

Option C · Ojai

  1. 1
    Valley hikesThing to do · Go early. It's hot by noon.
  2. ↓ Same area
  3. 2
    Downtown patiosFood · Shady arcade, easy afternoon.

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