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A Dog-Friendly Weekend in Santa Barbara: Beaches, Brunch & Coastal Adventures

June 5, 2026
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Beach Adventures, Coastal Adventures

There are few places in California that combine laid-back beach vibes, beautiful hiking trails, incredible farm to table food, and dog-friendly hospitality quite like Santa Barbara. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, this coastal gem feels like the perfect weekend getaway for both humans and our four-legged travel companions. We recently spent a long weekend exploring Santa Barbara with Squash and quickly discovered why it’s one of our favorite dog-friendly destinations on the California coast. From...

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By Luis Lara

4 Dog Friendly Weekend Stays in Northern California

April 16, 2026
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Coastal Adventures, Rural Adventures

Living in Northern California means you are never more than 3 hours away from the perfect dog-friendly getaway. These are our 4 favorite coastal, mountain and rural getaways.

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By Luis Lara

Exploring Northern California’s Moody Mendocino Coast

January 12, 2024
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Coastal Adventures

A mere 3 hour drive from San Francisco, through the picturesque Anderson Valley (a much quieter Napa and Sonoma), the giant redwoods and the stunning California coast, sits the town of Mendocino. We spent 72 hours there and these are our dog-friendly recommendations.

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By Luis Lara

Our Family

Luis, Nate & Squash

Squash is our loving Bernedoodle who completed our family when she came into our lives 5 years ago. Now we travel the US (and Mexico) with her trying to give her the best life possible. Follow along for the ride.

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