Located on the Pacific coast in southern California at the foot of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a well-known city popular for its arts and tourism. The village of Santa Barbara also loves its dogs. With almost 90 thousand residents, you can expect to find at least one fur baby per every three … Read more
Located on the eastern coast along the North Atlantic Ocean at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach is a popular beach city with locals as well as people visiting from all over the world. With a population of almost 460 thousand, it is the most populated city in Virginia and carries the nickname … Read more
Located on the Manatee River south of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa, Bradenton is a hidden gem that is also along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. What started as a Maroon city called Angola in the 1700s with 600 to 750 residents is now packed with over 55.6 thousand. And with temperatures in … Read more
Located on the eastern side of Florida about 70 miles southeast of Orlando, Melbourne is a fairly large but not well-known coastal town with about 85,000 residents. And since almost half of these people are pup parents, you would expect to be able to find quite a few dog-friendly beaches there. However, it is a … Read more
Just to the south of Daytona Beach and less than an hour from Orlando with its famous theme parks, New Smyrna Beach in Florida is a hidden gem on the eastern coast. It is a small town with a little over 30,000 residents beside the Indian River and Lagoon and filled with streets lined with … Read more
Located on the east coast on Aquidneck Island in the middle of Narragansett Bay, Newport is a touristy city in the state of Rhode Island. Sandwiched between Massachusetts and Connecticut, this New England town is home to many historic mansions, such as The Breakers, which was built to look like a Renaissance palace. It was … Read more
Located in northern San Diego between Carlsbad and Del Mar is the city of Encinitas, California. This coastal town boasts over 62 thousand residents. It is home to many different events like the April Street Fair, Oktoberfest, the Wavecrest Woodie Meet, and the Switchfoot Bro-Am surf competition and music festival. Some of the top attractions … Read more
You and your canine companion are going to love Pensacola. Located in the panhandle of Florida, it was the first Spanish settlement in the United States in 1559 and is still today a popular tourist attraction. Although the beaches are the major hangouts in Pensacola, there are other important places here, including Historic Pensacola Village, … Read more
On the tip of Queens in New York City, Long Island City is a neighborhood located between Newtown Creek and the East River. This area is not known for its beaches, so if you are looking for one of those white or golden sandy spots on the ocean, this is not what you want. However, … Read more
Illinois might not be the first place to come to mind when you think of beaches. But with miles of waterfront space on Lake Michigan, summers are pretty popular here. In fact, the city of Chicago has more than 30 beaches! Chicago is the most populated city in Illinois, with over 2.7 million residents, and … Read more
Del Mar was established as a beach town in 1885 in Southern California. It started as a seaside resort and has grown into a good-sized city with about 4,000 residents. The name Del Mar means “Of the Sea” in Spanish, which makes a lot of sense as it is all along the oceanfront. It is … Read more
Along the western coast of southern California, you can find the little beach town of Carlsbad between Oceanside and Encinitas. Home of LEGOLAND California, the SEA LIFE Aquarium, and the California Surf Museum, Carlsbad is a popular spot for tourists who want the coastal experience but do not want the big crowds of San Diego. … Read more
In this very small town of only 541 residents, you will find a beautiful wine country, vast parks, and stunning beaches. Not far from San Francisco, Stinson Beach is in the northwestern section of California in Marin County. It was named after Nathan Stinson, who bought land here in 1866. With an average high of … Read more
Located between Long Beach and Newport Beach, Huntington Beach in California is a popular tourist destination. With warm weather all year long, the beaches stay pretty full no matter what month it is. But the summer season, from Memorial Day until Labor Day, is the most crowded. Only 35 miles south of Los Angeles, the … Read more
Ventura is a coastal city in California, just northwest of Los Angeles. It is well-known for its beaches, warm weather, and casual, laid-back atmosphere. Some of the beaches are popular for their features, such as San Buenaventura State Beach, which has Ventura Pier, and Surfer’s Point for the awesome waves. And some of the attractions … Read more
On the northwestern coast of California between Half Moon Bay and San Francisco, Pacifica has six miles of beach along the Pacific Island. It is mostly known as a surfing destination as wave riders flock to Rockaway and Linda Mar Beaches. However, there is plenty to do for others, including hiking, biking, fishing, and crabbing. … Read more
Tampa is a tourist city located on Tampa Bay in western Florida. According to records, humans have lived in the area for the past 2,000 years. But other records show that dogs have lived there even longer! In fact, scientists found evidence that dogs have been living in and around the world for more than … Read more
Located in Sarasota County on the western coast of Florida, Venice is a pet-friendly resort city known for its beaches, specifically Venice Beach. The city has temperatures in the lower 90s in the summer and mid-70s in the winter, so outdoor activities are numerous here. There are many trails along the beach and the Intracoastal … Read more
Jacksonville Beach is a stunning tourist town on the northeastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The small city is also part of the larger city of Jacksonville and has a humid subtropical climate with an average high of 78 degrees F, perfect for hanging out at the beach with your fur baby. The city of … Read more
Located on the southeastern coast of Florida, Fort Lauderdale is just south of Pompano Beach and about 30 miles north of Miami. The oceanfront city is a popular tourist location with 24 miles of sandy shores and hundreds of attractions, such as Las Olas Oceanside Park, the Jungle Queen Riverboat, and Hugh Taylor Birch State … Read more