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Dog-Friendly Activities in Carmel, CA

There are 16 dog-friendly activities in Carmel. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Carmel.

Pet Friendly Mad Dogs & Englishmen Carmel

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Carmel

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Carmel

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.

Pet Friendly Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach

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.

Garland Ranch Regional Park

Garland Ranch Regional Park

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.

Carmel River State Beach

Carmel River State Beach

Dogs are allowed on leash at Carmel River State Beach in Carmel, CA. This mile-long, dog-friendly beach features a bird sanctuary in a lagoon. Monastery Beach, also known as San Jose Creek Beach, is part of the park and is popular with scuba divers. Swimmers need to be careful in the water because it can become choppy and dangerous. For opening times and unexpected closures, please call the Carmel River State Beach or check their website.

Mission Trail Park

Mission Trail Park

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.

Galante Vineyards Tasting Room

Galante Vineyards Tasting Room

Galante Vineyards Tasting Room welcomes you and your pet to enjoy some of the finest wines in Carmel! They are passionate and knowledgable about wine and provide treats to visiting pooches.

Taste Morgan

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.

De Tierra Vineyards

De Tierra Vineyards

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.

Garrapata State Park

Garrapata State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome in the park on Garrapata Beach only. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash at all times.

Carmel Walks

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on these two-hour historical walking tours through the secret paths of Carmel.

Carmel Plaza and Fountain of Woof

Carmel Plaza and Fountain of Woof

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.

Scheid Vineyards Carmel Tasting Room

Scheid Vineyards Carmel Tasting Room

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.

Dawn's Dream Winery

Dawn's Dream Winery

Wine Tasting, Dog Treats, Water. Bring your friendly companions and enjoy a flight of amazing Pinot Noir sourced from Monterey County.

California Legacy Tours

California Legacy Tours

Monica will guide you through the best art studios, restaurants and homes in Carmel. Pets are welcome to join you on your tour.

Windy Oaks Carmel Tasting Room

Windy Oaks Carmel 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.

South Bank Trail

South Bank Trail

You and Fido can enjoy a breath of fresh air at South Bank Trail, a dog-friendly walking path located in Carmel, CA. The trail stretches 1.5 miles through the Carmel Valley and is a popular destination for biking, jogging and dog walking. Visitors can park at a gravel lot on the side of Rancho San Carlos Road. Dogs must be leashed on the trail.

Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Monterey Bay Whale Watch

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.

Asilomar State Beach

Pacific Grove, CA

Asilomar State Beach

Bring Fido, on a leash, to enjoy the beauty of coastal California at this popular destination. Asilomar State Beach in Pacific Grove, CA, is a narrow, one-mile strip of sandy beach and rocky coves. A one-mile coast walking trail - the Asilomar Coast Trail - is open to pedestrians. Explore the forest, the coast or the Dune Boardwalk with your pup and enjoy the day spent surrounded by the delights of nature. Dogs are permitted on the state beach and the coast trail, but must be leashed at all times and be in the immediate control of the handler.

Cannery Row

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.

Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

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.

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