Is there anywhere as alluring as the beach for your dog? On National Dog Day, let her enjoy a huge digging canvas, water on her paws and the sun on her snout. Check out our essential 8 tips for a dog-friendly beach vacation and visit one together. We've scouted out the best dog beaches on the east coast, gulf coast and west coast, so there’s no excuse for ignoring your beach bum’s wishes on her big day!

Surprise your best friend on National Dog Day with a unique delivery straight to his doggy door. Signing up for a subscription box is one of the kindest (and easiest) ways to win your pup’s heart. From the grandaddy of canine subscription services, BarkBox, to fresh cuisine from Grocery Pup, there’s a box for every Boxer. And you can organize it all from the comfort of your couch.

Pamper your pup with an epic stay at a pet-friendly hotel that goes the extra mile for furry guests this month. In Huntington Beach, Pasea Hotel & Spa is rolling out a new pet package which includes a three-course doggy meal, take-home gifts like toys and leashes, a bed, waived pet fees, and more. On National Dog Day, the hotel will also host a “Pawsea Puppy Hour" from 3 to 7 p.m. at its on-site restaurant. Canine guests can snack on specialty menu items like the “dog bowl” with chicken breast, veggies and brown rice, and homemade peanut butter and banana dog treats.

Denver's Kimpton Hotel Monaco is welcoming back an old favorite tradition in time for National Dog Day. Their "Pawtastic" Puppies + Prosecco Package includes a night in a luxury suite and a private puppy party complete with prosecco, snacks and puppies from Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the rescue.

Load up the car with treats and cushions for a nostalgic night at the drive-in. Outdoor movie theaters are opening up across the country and providing America with a socially distanced movie fix. Certain drive-ins go above and beyond for canine critics. Grand River Drive-In, for example, has an off-leash dog park for zoomies before the show. What does your local theater have in store for your pooch?

Your pup can now celebrate National Dog Day with a delicious dog beer. Bowser Beer, Busch Dog Brew and Good Boy Dog Beer are three tasty options to wet Fido's whistle.

Bowser Beers contain human-grade beef, chicken or pork, no added salt or fat, and are combined with malt barley, which is packed full of vitamin B and amino acids. Asgard Brewing Company in Columbia, TN, is one of many breweries that stocks Bowser Beer by the bottle, and the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston-Salem, NC, even stocks the beer in their guest room minibars!

Busch Dog Brew is an all-natural product made with vegetables, herbs, spices, water, and pork broth for a healthy snack that supports a good digestive system. Earlier this year, the company even hired a canine Chief Tasting Officer to sample its new brew. A four-pack of Dog Brew costs $15.

Good Boy Dog Beers include the Mailman Malt Licker and Session… Squirrel! Every brew is infused with turmeric, which is said to work wonders for a dog’s digestive system. The Front Porch Pub in Good Boy Dog Beer’s hometown of Houston stocks the beers for canine patrons to enjoy.

Dogs are hunters, herders, runners and general livewires. They love nothing more than seizing the day with four paws, so it’s important we give them what they want to maintain a healthy body and brain. Why not try a totally new activity together, like going for a walk on water? All you need to stand up paddleboard (SUP) with your pup is a board, a paddle and some guts. Dogs and their owners can spend National Dog Day gliding across lakes, rivers and waterways. There are no waves or sails to propel you, so you can explore at your own pace and get a whole new perspective of a destination from atop the water.

Dogs and humans who prefer something a little more gnarly can try their paw at surfing instead. These dog-friendly surf schools teach the ancient Hawaiian sport at your dog’s pace, showing him the basics before letting him get out on the water to try it for himself.

If your pup acts like a cat around the water, he may be better suited to be your canine caddy at one these pet-friendly golf courses. Fido will relish barking orders at you while you desperately try to avoid slicing another ball into the ruff.

Canines seem to have a dog park sixth sense. Their ears perk up and their eyes light up at the very mention of the words as they ready themselves to leap, bound and frolic to their heart’s content. There are some dog parks in America that are so incredible they should be on every connoisseur’s must-visit list. Equipped with swimming lakes, stunning views and even tennis-ball-throwing trees, our list of the most epic dog parks in the U.S. gives you a rundown of the fenced-in wonderlands that would make any National Dog Day unforgettable.

Nobody knows the precise time when dogs became domesticated, when their pointy ears flopped and their big paws shrank, or when exactly they went from being intimidating wolves to our cuddly best friends. What we do know is that they began life in roaming packs, prowling the great outdoors. Fido’s situation might have evolved, but his love for the outdoors has never left. Along with feeding them ice cream this National Dog Day, you can feed their souls with an unforgettable day out in nature. Some of the most beautiful areas in the country are protected by the National Park Service. We ranked the 10 most visited national parks in the U.S. by their pet friendliness. With hundreds of miles of dog-friendly hiking trails, astonishing mountain views and sunsets you can lose yourself in, these destinations are well worth visiting with your dog on National Dog Day.

You don’t need a national park to enjoy the outdoors with your pooch. Follow our pet-friendly camping guide and pitch your tent at these amazing pet-friendly campgrounds.

Ever noticed the way your dog looks at your dinner like she hasn’t eaten for a month, even though she gulped down her dog food 10 seconds ago? Fortunately, at these fine eateries, furry foodies get their very own menu to browse. On National Dog Day, make it a table for two, garçon.

You, Fido and the open road; can you think of anything better? He can’t either, which is why we’ve scouted out the most “pawsome” pet-friendly road trips for you both. Before setting off, make sure you prepare in advance by getting your pup a health check, reserve accommodations early, and choose a route full of fun activities. The vast and varied roads of North America provide the backdrop for all kinds of canine travelers’ dream vacations. Set off for one of America’s small towns, European-inspired destinations, or iconic thoroughfares like The Great River Road, The Pacific Coast Highway, The A1A or the most famous of all, Route 66. And get ready to fill your pup’s feed with epic Instagram-Worthy Roadside Attractions!