Dog-Friendly Activities in Firebaugh, CA

Share a one-of-a-kind whale watching experience with your canine companion aboard one of the dog-friendly Monterey Bay Whale Watch boats in Monterey, CA. Open year-round, this tour company has the area's highest success rate for whale and dolphin sightings. Piloted by captains with over 20 years of experience, each boat trip is led by knowledgeable and experienced marine biologists. Sightings are dependent on the season but include Gray, Humpback, Killer and Blue Whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea otters, seals, and sea lions.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at Fiscalini Ranch Preserve in Cambria, CA, a beautiful 440-acre sanctuary featuring remarkable biological diversity and home to 150 different native plants and 430 species of birds. Accessed by miles of dog-friendly trails, visitors can admire expansive coastal views along a scenic forested ridge. A popular trail for hikers and their leashed companions is Ridge, Bluff, Arch and Dolphin Trail.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen is a unique, dog-friendly bike shop located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It specializes in high end bicycles and dog accessories "for biking with your best friend." Electric bikes can be rented for the day that include pup-friendly sidecars and trailers.

Carmel Beach in California is a beautiful beach with the happiest dogs on the planet! You'll see every shape, size, and age, running in the dog-friendly sugar sand and splashing in the aquamarine surf. Public restrooms and a public telephone are available at the Ocean Avenue end of Carmel Beach.

The dog-friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park is a gorgeous park in Carmel, CA, with the Carmel River running through it. Dogs are allowed off-leash in certain areas, including in the river and on selected trails (not the horse trails). Atop the northern crest of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the trails encounter open oak savannas and spectacular vistas. Along the way, you'll travel through maple-filled canyons, dense oak woodlands, and thick stands of chaparral. There are trails for nearly all abilities, from beginner to advanced hiker. Trail maps can be found at the park's visitor center. The park is open dawn until dusk.

Located next to the volcanic plug, Morro Rock in Morro Bay, Bay Cruisers is a dog-friendly boat rental and cruise company. You and seven friends can jump on board one of the small cruisers and take yourselves for a ride around the bay, no experience is needed to master the easy to use boats. Boat rentals start at $100 for an hour, and Fido is welcome for a $10 pet fee.

Fido can play in the sand and watch the surfers with you at Rio Del Mar Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Aptos, CA. Dogs are allowed on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

Bravo Farms is a unique, dog-friendly store and roadside attraction in Kettleman City, CA. Dogs are welcome inside the gift shop where you can taste wine and cheese, have a meal from their restaurant at an outdoor table, or get some ice cream. The store sells antiques, gifts, souvenirs, and food items. There is even an enclosed dog relief area on site with a waste station for Fido to stretch his paws!

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, CA. They serve red and white wines and have complimentary tastings guests can enjoy on a scenic deck that overlooks the 38-acre estate vineyard and Santa Lucia Mountains. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor games like bocce ball and cornhole.

The dog-friendly Devils Postpile National Monument in Mammoth Lakes, CA, offers incredible views of the Devils Postpile formation as well as Rainbow Falls. Leashed pets are welcome on all the trails within the Monument as well as in the campground and day use areas. Dogs are allowed on the shuttle buses but they must wear a muzzle.

Take Fido for a fun trip to Morgan Hill Dog Park in Morgan Hill, CA. This off-leash play area is divided into two separate sections, providing dedicated areas for small and larger dogs. Morgan Hill Dog Park also features water fountains and waste stations.

Bodie State Historic Park is a dog-friendly ghost town that was once filled with hopeful gold miners, and is now a reminder of the exciting times of the Californian Gold Rush of the mid 19th-century. Fido is welcome to join you in this state park but must be on a leash at all times. You can wander around the old buildings and think about William Bodey, who discovered small amounts of gold in the hills north of Mono Lake, and who the town was named after. Dogs are not allowed on the Stamp Mill tour or in the Museum and you should clean up any mess they make while on site. The park is open in the summer, April 1st to October 31st, from 9am to 6pm; and in the winter, November 1st to March 31st, from 9am to 4pm.

Columbia State Historic Park in Columbia, CA is pet friendly! Dogs are welcome to join their owners at this historic gold rush town, but aren't permitted inside buildings. Established as a state park in 1945, this historic site invites visitors to stroll its streets and imagine what daily life was like for its residents during the Gold Rush.

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve in Lee Vining, CA, is dog friendly. Pets can explore the tufa towers and rare ecosystem around Mono Lake, as long as they are cleaned up after and leashed. Dogs are allowed everywhere in the Reserve, except for the boardwalks, county park, and the north shore area. Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve's hours vary, so guests should call ahead before planning their outing.

Railtown 1897 Historic Park is a historic, pet-friendly landmark in Jamestown, CA, showcasing railroad heritage with vintage steam locomotives, a working roundhouse and the historic Sierra Railway Shops. Pets are allowed outdoors on leashes and under supervision, but not inside buildings or on board trains, in accordance with State Park rules.

Dogs are welcome at Sycamore Grove Regional Park, a wine country public park in Livermore, CA. The pet-friendly trails follow winding streams through fields and woodlands, and Fido can join you as long as they are on a leash. The park itself spans a massive 847-acres and includes hiking, biking, walking, and jogging sections of trails.

Passionate about Pinot Noir, Windward Vineyard has a family-friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere and delicious wine. The tasting room is open daily.

Bring Fido to Brecon Estate, a boutique estate winery nestled in the rolling West side hills outside of Paso Robles, California. Dogs are welcome to join guests during wine tastings on the outdoor patio. Lue, a Border Collie, and Roy, an Australian Shepherd, love to share their gardens under shady oaks with canine friends. Doggy treats and toys are available.

Hapa’s Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in San Jose, CA, where Fido is welcome inside and outside. Sample IPAs and other craft beers while you play a game of cornhole. Food trucks are sometimes onsite in case you get hungry; check their website for the current schedule of events.

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a pet-friendly steam train that used to haul logs from the forests of Central California. Nowadays, it hauls dogs on a one-hour scenic ride around the tree-line mountains of Fish Camp. Halfway through the trip there is a 10-15 minute stopover in Lewis Creek Canyon where you and your pup get to explore the wonders of the Sierra! Dog water dishes are available throughout the property and don't forget your leash! Please make sure Fido is comfortable with crowds and loud noises.