Dog-Friendly Things to do on the Monterey Peninsula

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The Monterey Peninsula is full of dog-friendly adventures for you and your companion. As your dog’s adventure guides, we’ve rounded up the best dog-friendly spots and activities for you and your dog. Whether you’re a seasoned local, or a visitor, there’s always something new to explore with your dog on the Monterey Peninsula.

Dog-Friendly Walks, Hikes and Trails

A woman wearing black leggings and a black long-sleeve top walks along a sidewalk with a large black and tan dog on a leash. She has a backpack and is seen from the back. The area features sandy ground with sparse vegetation and a house in the background.
Close-up of a white dog, likely a Samoyed, with its tongue out, standing on a beach with blue sky and some trees and people in the background.
A person walking on a trail in a lush, green, hilly landscape with dense trees in the background.
A woman walking her dog along a sandy path in a foggy coastal area with houses and rocks in the background.
A dog on a sandy beach sniffing the ground near the ocean with large waves and a bright sky in the background.
Two women hiking with two dogs on a dirt trail in a forested area.

Dog-Friendly Beaches

A dog wading through shallow ocean water near the beach, with waves crashing around it and rocks on the shore.
Beach scene with people walking dogs, ocean waves, sandy shore, and trees on both sides.
A dog with long fur on a sandy beach, sniffing the ground near the shoreline with waves in the background.
Empty beach with tire tracks on the sand and calm ocean waves, distant coastline, clear blue sky, and a few people walking in the far distance.