Travel with Charlie

Places worth wandering.

Full guides for pet-friendly destinations — where to eat, stay, and explore.

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Mammoth Lakes
Eastern Sierra, California
2 Restaurants
2 Stays
1 Explore

A mountain escape that welcomes dogs year-round. Great trails, cozy patios, and hotels that actually love your pup.

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Ventura
Southern California Coast
3 Restaurants
1 Stay
2 Explore

A laid-back coastal town with one of the few dog beaches in SoCal, great tacos, and a charming downtown to wander through.

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Mammoth Lakes
Eastern Sierra, California
Restaurants 2 spots
Shelter Distilling
Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.2 Google
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Sidedoor Winebar & Cafe
Wine Bar & Cafe
★ 4.0 Google
Patio
Small outdoor seating area — can get crowded when it's cold outside.
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Stay 2 spots
Limelight Hotel
Hotel
★ 4.3 Google
5 / 5
Dog bed provided Dog bowl provided Super dog-friendly
"Charlie loved the room and her own dog bed. She had a great time looking out the window at the snow."
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Westin Monache Resort
Hotel
★ 3.8 Google
4 / 5
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Chevron / Jersey Mike's
Dog Rest Area · Lone Pine, CA
★ 3.4 Google
A handy pit stop on the way up to Mammoth — great place to stretch your legs and let Charlie take a break.
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Ventura
Southern California Coast
Restaurants 3 spots
Lazy Dog
Restaurant · Oxnard, CA
★ 4.4 Google
5 / 5
Dog menuPatio
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Mother's Tacos
Tacos
★ 4.1 Google
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Cajun Kitchen Cafe
Brunch
★ 4.6 Google
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Stay 1 spot
Ventura Beach Marriott
Hotel
★ 4.2 Google
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Ventura Beach
Dog Beach
★ 4.6 Google
3 / 5
Dogs allowedQuiet on weekdays
One of very few dog beaches around. Pretty quiet on a weekday. Watch out for squirrels and driftwood.
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Shops at Ojai
Shopping · Ojai, CA
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