Dog-Friendly Activities Near MRY Airport

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.

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.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen is a unique bike shop located in Monterey, CA. They specialize in high-end bicycles and dog accessories "for biking with your best friend." Electric bikes can be rented for the day that include dog-friendly sidecars and trailers.

Fisherman's Wharf is a pet-friendly attraction in Monterey, CA. Two- and four-legged friends can enjoy a range of activities together, including fishing, whale watching, dining, shopping and more. While the harbor is pet friendly, owners must confirm business pet policies before entering.

The section of Monterey State Beach which lies south of the Monterey Tides Hotel is dog friendly. Fido must be leashed while you explore this beautiful stretch of coastline in Monterey, CA. When enjoying a casual stroll along the sand or in the surf, please be mindful of other beachgoers with dogs, and families with small children. Dogs are not permitted on the beach extending north of the Monterey Beach Hotel resort.

With its picturesque charm and colorful history, dog-friendly Cannery Row in Monterey, CA, captivates visitors from all over the world. The unique appeal of this fabled street is what makes Cannery Row the most popular vacation destination on California’s Central Coast. With luxurious waterfront hotels, enticing restaurants and captivating boutiques, Cannery Row is the ideal place to soak up the culture and beauty of Monterey Bay. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk this famous street.

De Tierra Vineyards is a pet-friendly winery in Carmel, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on their outdoor patio or in their spacious tasting room while you enjoy a glass of their award-winning wine. Check their website for upcoming events including live music.

Taste Morgan is a dog-friendly winery in Carmel, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you on the patio. The patio is heated in cooler weather. Guests can sample the latest vintages, many of which are only available at this tasting room. While walk-ins are welcome, reservations through their website are recommended.

Jacks Peak Park is a dog-friendly woodland park near Monterey, CA, which welcomes leashed pets. Bring Fido and explore hiking trails extending over 8 miles through cathedral-like forests. Traverse the Skyline Self-Guided Nature Trail to the summit of Jacks Peak and admire breathtaking ridge top vistas. The park is a popular destination for hiking, horseback riding, photography, nature viewing and picnicking.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the laid back, family- and dog-friendly Del Monte Beach in Monterey, CA. The beach is an extension of Monterey State Beach. Sometimes waves can be dangerous, so be careful if you decide to enjoy the surf. No lifeguards are on duty.

The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Monterey! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Fido can socialize and exercise at Pacchetti Dog Park in Seaside, CA. This community park features 1.7 acres for pups to run and play. There is a separate area for small dogs, as well as an ocean view for owners to enjoy!

Mission Trail Park offers 35 acres of dog-friendly trails in southeast Carmel. If you enter the trail system via Mountain View Avenue (where it turns into Forest Road), you can take a nice little walk down to the Carmel Mission Basilica. You can also enter the park from Rio Road, across from the mission.

Escape Room 831, located in Monterey, CA, is a "sixty-minute, adrenaline-fueled adventure" that tests your ability to team up and work together to solve problems. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly establishment while you work to solve clues in order to escape!

AFRP Treasure Shop in Pacific Grove, CA, is a pet-friendly thrift store benefiting the Animal Friends Rescue Project, a local nonprofit animal rescue. The shop sells clothing, housewares and pet supplies. Leashed furry friends are welcome to join you as you browse the store.

The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Pacific Grove! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Carmel Plaza is a pet-friendly shopping area located along Ocean Avenue in Carmel, CA. Many of the plaza's boutiques, studios, and restaurants cater to dogs and their humans. In the courtyard of the plaza, you and your pup will find the famous Fountain of Woof. You and Fido can relax by the fountain before he takes a sip from the fountain for good luck. As an added bonus, Carmel Plaza is just a half-mile from the pet-friendly Carmel Beach.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot is pet-friendly. This Monterey brewery and taproom offers visitors the chance to fill up their growlers in a former train depot. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, where you can grab a bite to eat from one of the rotating food trucks. They are open every day of the week from 11am to 10pm.

Located in historic Carmel-by-the-Sea, Scheid Vineyards' Carmel tasting room is dog-friendly! Owners can swirl, sniff, and sip a glass of estate grown wine or try one of its two tasting flights. Dogs must be leashed during their visit to the tasting room.

Sip estate-grown pinot noir, chardonnay, and sparkling wines at Windy Oaks Tasting Room in Carmel-by-the-Sea near Carmel, CA. This dog-friendly attraction welcomes up to two pups at a time inside, so owners are encouraged to call ahead for reservations.