The campgrounds we’ve slept at with our three small dogs and the dog friendly places we’ve walked, with real fees, pet rules and which sites to book.
Six California beaches we’ve walked with our three small dogs, north to south, with addresses, official websites, maps, leash rules, fees and the honest truth about where dogs can and can’t go.
Three nights of Steckel Park camping with three dogs in late August: a full hookup site under huge oaks, the $52 and $3 fees, the night the showers were already locked, the ants that beat our spray, and who this county campground is really for.
Three small dogs, two adults, and a full day in the city without anyone sitting in the car. Our actual route from a campground an hour north, the stretch where the stroller saved us, and what Pier 39 actually allows.
We booked three nights in Bodega Bay without reading the fine print, and the fine print turned out to be the whole trip. Here is our actual receipt, the dog rules that matter, and the two food stops within half a mile.
We booked an oceanfront site at Jalama Beach for our three dogs and learned a few things the hard way, starting with the 14.5-mile drive in and the fact that nobody warns you about the cell service. Here is the honest guide, dog parent to dog parent.
A real-world guide to beach camping with dogs in Southern California. Here is how we managed tent camping with three dogs at Hobson Beach, from cozy bedding setups and sunrise puppuccinos to campfire grilling by the waves.
Thinking about pitching a tent right along the Pacific Ocean? Here is our honest review of Hobson Beach Campground, comparing direct oceanfront sites against inner loop spots, dog-friendly tips, and everything to know before you book.
Our honest review of Getaway House Big Bear (now Postcard Cabins) with three dogs: the $50 pet fee, the 2-pet policy, and how three dogs fit in a 140 to 200 sq ft cabin.
A pet friendly camping trip to San Clemente State Beach with our 3 dogs: foil grill fails, campfire branzino, and sunrise on the Bluff Trail.
A complete guide to dog-friendly camping at Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu. Essential rules, beach access, campsite tips, and our experience with three dogs.