Coastal Round Up: Best Dog Friendly West Coast Vacation Spots

1. Seattle, WA. On Lake Washington, the 9-acre Warren Magnuson Dog Park, fully fenced retreat is Seattle’s one off-leash park that also gives dogs access to the water. There’s beautiful scenery to be enjoyed along the park’s shoreline trail.

2. Long Beach, WA. Dogs have the run of the town’s beach.

3. Cannon Beach, OR. An enchanting little cedar-shaked town has abundant pet-friendly hotels and eateries where dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. For a fun frolic with your pooch, head for the secluded northernmost stretch of Cannon Beach, across the knee-deep mouth of Ecola Creek.

4. Mendocino, CA. With numerous local parks and restaurants that go way beyond merely allowing dogs. They welcome them openly and this is why there are so many dog-friendly beach towns on the rocky, rugged coast.

5. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Welcome to Monterey Bay’s pooch paradise.

6. Cambria, CA. At Cambria Shores Inn watch the ocean from on the lawn with your pup by your side.

7. Morro Bay, CA. and generous portions of crispy fish and chips from Giovanni's Fish Market with picnic tables by the bay. Let your dog lay in the shade by the bay with tasty treats.

8. Santa Barbara, CA. A private rock-rimmed wading pool. Camp Run-a-Muk day camp. It’s all at the Hearst Castle of kennels, Camp Canine. While you’re out enjoying Santa Barbara’s pleasures, rest assured your dog is having a good time too. Maybe a better time.

9. Huntington Beach, CA. Dogs hang 10 at the annual September Surf City Surf Dog Contest held in Orange County’s surf capital.

Beautiful West Coast vacation spots to bring Fido to. Best Pet friendly places to visit.