Dog Friendly Vacations Southern California – Summer fun in the sun wouldn’t be complete without man’s best friend! Each of these beautiful dog camps has beach access so you and your pup can enjoy all that the California beaches have to offer. For details, directions and even more pet-friendly campsites, pick up a copy
Dog Friendly Northern California Beach Gold Bluffs Beach (in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park) Overall Rating: 8/10 Region: Redwood Empire Dog Policy: Leashed dogs are allowed in the campground and on the beach, but not on the trails.
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The camps are in sandy, exposed areas with windbreaks; on one side is a large, sweeping beach and on the other is a backdrop of 100- to 200-foot cliffs. You can walk for miles on this beach, often without seeing another soul, and there is a great path north through the forest with many hidden waterfalls.
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Also, the Fern Canyon Trail, one of the best 30-minute hikes in California, is at the end of Davison Road. Tourists walk along a narrow river, covered by vertical walls. Hardy travelers can continue north on the Coastal Road through its primeval forests and long stretches of pristine beaches. However, be aware that dogs are
On trails in Redwood National Park and National Park. Herds of moose are in the area, often following the highway. These campsites are rarely used in winter due to a lot of rain and wind. The layout of the beach is spectacular, covering 10 miles of wide, sweeping ocean frontage.
Nearby Elk Prairie is another option for camping with dogs at Prairie Creek Redwoods. Although not directly on the beach, it has a scenic rating of 9/10 and is rated as one of the best campsites for families.
Dog rules: Dogs must be on a lead at the campsite, patios can be on the beach
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The beach that seems to stretch on forever awaits here, one of the great places to spend the day, the dog, the kids or, hey, all three. While the campsites are a bit exposed so northerly winds are a problem in the spring, direct access to the beach is essential for that. The park gets its name from the reasonable number of clams, but you must be equipped with a clam gun or a special shovel, and come out in the morning on a small stream. Many people like to play with the waves, go for a long walk or cut a stick for the dog.
Wrights Beach (in Sonoma Coast State Park) Overall Rating: 8/10 Region: Mendocino and Wine Country Dog Policy: Pets are allowed in campgrounds and on the beach
This park provides more than its share of heaven and hell. This state park campground is at the northern end of the beach that stretches south for about a mile but is steep and rocky to the north. Camps are considered premium due to their beachfront location. Since the campsites are always full, the first addition is a full space for individual vehicles. Sonoma Coast State Beach stretches from Bodega Head to Vista Trail for 17 miles, separated by cliffs and headlands that form a series of beaches. More than a dozen access points from the highway allow you to reach the beach.
There are many great group tours. It is best to head north to explore the amazing Shell Beach (exit is on the west side of Highway 1) or take the Pomo Trail (trail is on the east side of the highway, across from Shell Beach) meters of it is close to amazing. beach view This is heaven. Now to Hell: Dozens of people have drowned here. Wrights Beach is not for swimming; rip currents, strong seas and surprisingly wild waves can make even playing incredibly dangerous. Many rescues take place every year. Rocks and coastal rocks can also be unstable and dangerous for climbing. I have? 1) Stay away from water. 2) Do not climb on rocks. Now it’s up to you to make it right.
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Carmel by the River RV Park (on the Carmel River) Scenic Views: 8/10 Region: Monterey and Big Sur Dog Policy: At the campground and near Carmel Beach (20 minute drive) and Garland Ranch Regional Park (9 minute drive) provide pa- band range
Location, location, location. This is what vacationers want. Well, this park is located on the Carmel River, minutes from Carmel, Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, golf courses and the beach. One of California’s best dog beaches is located near Carmel Beach, where dogs can run free. Garland Ranch State Park in Carmel Valley is also one of the best places to walk your dog, offering pet-friendly fountains and outdoor areas. Hedges and flowers separate every site in this mobile home park.
Note: No tents are allowed here, which is designed for RVs, but Saddle Mountain Ranch RV Park and Campground offers 28 tent sites.
A significant portion of Huntington Beach is reserved for dogs and their owners. Photo © John Liu, licensed under CC BY.
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Dog Friendly Southern California Beach Bolsa Chica State Beach (near Huntington Beach) Overall Rating: 7/10 Region: Los Angeles Area Dog Policy: Dogs are allowed in campgrounds, but not on state beaches. However, they are allowed on several miles of beach trails, and Huntington Dog Beach is a little further down the coast.
This state beach stretches three miles from Seal Beach to the Huntington Beach City Pier. A bike path connects to Huntington State Beach, seven miles south. Across the street from Bolsa Chica is the 1,000-acre Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve, managed by the Department of Fish and Game. The campsite basically consists of a lot of parking by the beach, but a popular one. It’s a short walk into the Bolsa Chica State Preserve, a 1.5-mile loop that provides an escape from the parking lot and entrance to the 530-acre nature preserve, complete with herons, pelicans and lots of shorebirds. Our lifesaver in the summer.
This campsite has a maximum stay of 7 days in summer and a maximum stay of 14 days in winter. Surf fishing is popular for bass, cabezons, small sharks and snapper. There is also the occasional grunion, a small fish that spawns in abundance on the sandy beaches of Southern California.
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San Elijo State Beach (in Cardiff by the Sea) Overall Rating: 9/10 Region: San Diego and Environment Dog Policy: Leashed pets are allowed in the campground, but not in some areas of the beach. However, Del Mar City Beach is a short distance from the beach and has a dog section that stretches from 29th Street to Solana Beach.
These are campsites on top of a cliff, and about half of the sites have sea views. Swimming and surfing are good, the sea is nearby for snorkeling and diving. What more could you ask for? Well, firstly, how are there not many trains? Yes, the train tracks are nearby and the trains run several times a day. So much for peace of mind.
Anyway, it’s a beautiful beach just north of the coastal city of Cardiff. The nearby San Elijo Lagoon in Solana Beach is an ecological reserve. Although this is a densely developed area, there are many egrets, occasional egrets and other seabirds. Reservations are usually required to ensure seating between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend.
Campland on the Bay (on Mission Bay) Overall Rating: 8/10 Region: San Diego and surrounding area Dog Policy: Dogs on leashes are allowed, with some restrictions. Although not allowed on the beach, designated dog walks and nearby Ocean Beach, “the original dog beach,” allow dogs.
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This is one of the largest campgrounds this side of the galaxy. The site enjoys a prime location overlooking the Kendall Frost Wildlife Sanctuary and is located in Mission Bay, a beautiful location that is a boater’s paradise with a private beach. Water skiing, boating and sea access for sea fishing are most important. SeaWorld, north of San Diego, offers a premium group tour. This campground is consistently rated as one of the best in San Diego. There are more than 558 websites and many applications.
About the author For more than 30 years, Tom Steenstra’s full-time job has been to capture and communicate experiences in nature. This took him all over California—fishing, hiking, camping, boating, biking, and flying—finding the best of nature and then writing about it.
Tom is a national best-selling author of outdoor guides. His column on the Tuolumne River won an Emmy Award in 2017. He was inducted into the California Hall of Fame and was twice awarded National Outdoor Writer of the Year, Newspaper Division, by the Association of American Outdoor Writers. It is also the name of an outdoor author in California
