Hotels:

Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites
85 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-7455

Pet friendly, $50.00 plus 10% tax (1 time charge) non-refundable fee

The Bristol Hotel
1055 First Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-6141
www.greystonehotels.com/bristol

Who Let the Dogs In Package
~ Welcome amenity upon arrival for your pet
~ Pet bowls and pet bed placed in your room for your pet’s use throughout your stay
~ Nightly turndown service for you and your pet
~ No pet deposit required

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4000 Coronado Bay Road
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 424-4000
www.loewshotels.com

One of San Diego's pet friendliest hotels...all pets receive their own gifts including a pet tag, bowl & a special treat to start their vacation. Owners receive a detailed brochure with information on hotel pet services, such as our Loews Loves Pets room service menu, local dog walking routes, and area pet services, including veterinarians, pet shops, groomers, & much more. One time $25 fee per stay with 2 pets allowed per room.

Omni San Diego Hotel
675 L Street
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 231-6664
www.omnihotels.com

Pets under 40 lbs allowed
$50 non-refundable fee

A great spot to stay while exploring The Gaslamp District

Ocean Villa Inn
5142 West Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
(800) 759-0012
www.oceanvillainn.com

$25 additional charge for up to two pets

A very pet friendly hotel featuring a Dog Comfort Zone, located right next to Dog Beach!

Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 827-2400
www.sheraton.com/sandiegohotels

The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa accepts dogs up to 80 lbs with no more than one dog per room. Hotel has the option to charge a cleaning fee after the room has been evaluated upon guest departure.

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
3299 Holiday Court
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-5500
www.sheraton.com/sandiegohotels

The Sheraton La Jolla accepts dogs up to 50 lbs, a pet cleaning fee of $40 per stay will be charged to your room.

Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel
1433 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 260-0111
www.sheraton.com/sandiegohotels

The Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel allows 1 dog per room maximum. A deep cleaning fee will be charged. Please contact the hotel for further information.

W San Diego
421 West B Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 398-3100
www.Whotels.com/SanDiego

The following services are available for your four-legged friend at W San Diego:

~Personalized Birthday cakes
~Locations of the nearest dog parks and dog run
~P.A.W. Doggie Happy Hour (last Tuesday of every month, 5-7PM)
~PETicures - This 30 minute dog-friendly nail treatment includes a calming massage & will leave your best friend with smooth, filed nails and well-oiled paws! 30 minutes/$30...add PAWlish/$5

Additional $25 daily room charge plus a non-refundable $100 cleaning fee. In general, the weight limit of pet shall be 40 pounds or less. Dogs over 40 pounds may be allowed at the hotel's discretion and should be discussed with the General Manager prior to accepting the reservation.

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is a wonderful dog friendly getaway with plenty of pet friendly accomodations, camping, beaches, restaurants and an off leash dog park. With spectacular views, hiking, boating, swimming...summer is a great time to take your pooch to Lake Tahoe

Parks & Beaches:

Bijou Dog Park
201 Al Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
www.cityofslt.us

Gated off leash dog park with large dog and small dog areas, water bowls, benches & fire hydrant

North Beach at Zephyr Cove Resort
460 Highway 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

Leashed dogs are allowed at the North Beach of Zephyr Cove Resort, gorgeous lake views, $8 parking fee

Kiva Beach
Hwy 89
South Lake Tahoe,CA 96150
530-573-2600

Leashed dogs are usually abundant at Kiva Beach, a beautiful sandy beach with free parking

Places to Stay:

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club
931 Park Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-4131
www.lake-tahoe-california-hotels.com

A beautiful pet friendly hotel close to Stateline with an extra large jacuzzi, comfy beds and grassy dog areas

Big Pines Mountain House
4083 Cedar Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-5155
www.thebigpines.com/

Also close to Stateline, Big Pines has a pool, grassy pet area and large comfortable rooms

Places to Eat:

Bear Beach Café
American
3310 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2321
http://www.bearbeachcafe.com

Our favorite dog friendly restaurant in South Lake Tahoe! Beautiful outside tables on the grass, friendly service and excellent food...doesn't get much better :)

Sprouts Natural Food Café
Vegetarian
3123 Harrison Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6969

Sno Flake Drive In
Burgers
3057 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-6377

Pismo Beach

Located in San Luis Obispo county, mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Pismo Beach is a great little seaside town with a cool climate and a beautiful dog friendly State Beach, making it one of our perfect weekend getaways.

A must-stop while on a trek to either Northern or Southern California, Pismo State Beach, located at Grand Avenue, offers a wide stretch of sand for your leashed pal to enjoy. Or if he is the adventuring type, you might want to blaze the Oceano Sand Dunes. Pismo Beach City Beach is also a dog friendly beach.

Places to Eat:

Honeymoon Cafe
Breakfast & Brunch
999 Price St
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-5646

Longboards
Burgers
1090 Price Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805-556-0887

Mo's Smokehouse BBQBarbeque
221 Pomeroy Ave
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-6193

Two Blocks off the Beach
Italian
791 Dolliver St
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-0332

Camping & Places to Stay:

Dog friendly camping is available at Pismo State Beach's North Beach Campground with a total of 185 campsites.

555 Pier Avenue
800-444-7275
www.slostateparks.com


Cottage Inn by the Sea
2351 Price Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(888) 440-8400
www.cottage-inn.com


A beautiful oceanside cottage located on the bluffs of Pismo Beach. Pet friendly rooms are found on the ground level and have a fenced area in back, $20 per night extra charge.

Oxford Suites
651 Five Cities Drive
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-3773
www.pismobeachoxfordsuites.com


Here you'll enjoy a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet and evening reception with beverages and light appetizers while staying in a suite equipped with sofa, microwave and fridge. Pet friendly rooms are $10 extra per night, per pet.

San Francisco

Ahh, San Francisco...one of the most dog friendly getaways in California. Our friend Margo and her pal Ballou recommend The Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. A waterfront pet friendly hotel with no additional deposit & no limit on the number of pets. The Argonaut provides treats, feeding bowls, a mat, bottled water, a bed, pick-up bags and a list of local area pet services.

The Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 563-0800
www.argonauthotel.com

Beaches:

Baker Beach
Lincoln Blvd & Bowley St/Golden Gate Nat'l Rec Area
San Francisco,CA 94129

A dog friendly beach with a gorgeous view of The Golden Gate Bridge where dogs are permitted off leash under voice control north of Lobos Creek; they must be leashed south of Lobos Creek. The only official nude beach (the very north end of the beach closest to the bridge) in Northern California where dogs are welcome.

Land's End/Lincoln Park
El Camino Del Mar
San Francisco, CA 94121
Land's End Beach

Spectacular off leash dog area with towering cliffs offering dog friendly hiking, ocean views, trees, wildflowers and the crashing tide below. Leash required for the Coast Trail.

Ocean Beach
Great Hwy between Lincoln & Fulton Street

4 miles of surf and sand with mixed leash free areas. Dogs allowed leash free under voice control from Stairwell 1 south to Stairwell 21. Dogs must be on leash south of Stairwell 21 to protect the endangered Western Snowy Plover.

Buena Vista Park
Buena Vista West at Central Avenue

San Francisco's oldest city park where dogs are allowed off leash at the woodsy west side of the park hear Central Avenue.

Places to eat:

Blue Danube Coffee House
Cafe
306 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-9041

Pompei's Grotto
Seafood
340 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA (415) 776-9265
Pompei's Grotto

Rose's Cafe
Italian/Californian
2298 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 775-2200
Rose's Cafe

Sedona

The breathtaking red rock formations & towering sandstone cliffs of Sedona, Arizona set the stage for one of our favorite dog friendly getaways...Marley gives it 4 paws up!

We traveled to Sedona in March & enjoyed fantastic weather while still allowing Marley to romp in the snow.

If you are visiting from Orange County I recommend traveling out on the 40 where you can stop at a couple of great swimming holes along the Coconino National Forest. Marley didn't seem to mind the icy cold water...as long as she had a ball to fetch!

Our dog friendly hotel of choice was Kings Ransom Hotel, a certified green hotel situated in the heart of Sedona's red rocks. We had a fantastic experience here with beautiful views from our pet friendly room on the first floor. Kings Ransom offers a dog designated area with doggie bags, hiking trails just steps from your room & a dog beds available for a nominal fee. The hotel charges a pet fee of $15/per night.

Kings Ransom Hotel
771 Highway 179
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 282-7151
www.kingsransomsedona.com

The photo on the left below is the view from our room :)

Our recommended dog friendliest hike was at the Red Rock Crossing/Cathedral Rock Vortex. Dogs abound here with plenty of great spots to swim in Oak Creek and gorgeous views of the famous Cathedral Rock.

Yosemite

A fantastic National Park to explore with your best pal!

Located in Central California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, you’ll find gorgeous panoramic views, alpine lakes, towering waterfalls, granite cliffs and natural splendor. One of our weekend getaways not to be missed!

Leashed pets are allowed on paved paths, anywhere on the Valley Floor, Happy Isles Nature Center and on the Pohono Bridge.

Where to stay? The Tenaya Lodge is a beautiful pet friendly mountain resort found 2 miles from Yosemite National Park’s southern gate where your pal will be greeted with a plush dog bed, water bowl, doggie treats and a supply of disposable mitts. You’ll also receive a Canine Concierge Fact Sheet with fun suggestions on pet friendly areas to roam as well as all the doggie do’s and dont’s during your stay.

We found that dog friendly dining at Tenaya is no problem, as Jackalope’s Bar and Grill served us while lounging in the cozy lobby.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41
Fish Camp, CA 93623
(888) 514-2167
www.tenayalodge.com

One well-behaved canine companion per room is permitted
$75 non-refundable cleaning fee required

We hope you and your pal enjoy your Yosemite weekend getaway…the park is open 365 days a year, gorgeous during every season!

Look for more dog friendly weekend getaways very soon!

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