Where dogs are welcome in Southern Califonia.
A dog-friendly winery in Southern California? Yes! At Europa Village in the Temecula Wine Country, the wines are primarily French, Spanish and Italian; all good. Skip the $15 tasting fee and sign up for the “Societe Europa” Wine Club; it’s worth it. Dogs get extra attention, including treats. My current recommendation: the 2007 En Vie, [...]
Sylvan Meadows is the only dog-friendly portion of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. With large, statuesque oak trees and a meadow of bunchgrass prairies, this place takes my breath away; the rural nature reminds me of what Southern California may have looked like 100 years ago. Come here in the spring when the wildflowers are [...]
For those of us who live in North Tustin, Peters Canyon Regional Park is a great place to stroll. With 4-5 miles of trails, you have your option of walking it, running it, biking it, horsebacking it, or even painting it. (If you’re a painter, join the group that paints on canvas by the edge [...]
A great place to let your dog run off leash, this beautiful (and mostly easy) 7-mile stroll along an old fire road offers panoramic views much of the way up. At the top, look for a United States geological marker, remains of an old tower, and a rusted rainwater collection system. Come here on a [...]
Britta’s Café is located in the University Village in Irvine, across the street from UCI and adjacent to the movie theater. Yappy Hour is on the patio between 5PM and 7PM the first Friday of every month. Bring your dog and an appetite: For you, wines are $5/glass and appetizers are endless. For your dog, [...]
Friday and I are currently competing in the local AKC All Breed Dog Shows together. This weekend took us to the National Orange Show Grounds in San Bernardino. The following are a few photos from that weekend. The lake at the show grounds. Friday and Kim on Saturday morning. Our visit on January 28 and 29, 2012: [...]
We like this park because it’s lighted and open late. For summertime, there’s plenty of shade and seating available. If you forget to bring your own toys, there are plenty of old tennis balls and frisbees lying around. The turf isn’t completely mangled and people are generally good about picking up after their dogs. Plenty [...]
If you’re in the Anaheim Hills area and have a couple hours to spare, the trails at Santiago Oaks Regional Park (and there are many of them) will lead you up to Robbers’ Roost; active dogs will have fun pulling you up the steep portions. If the skies are clear, or if the clouds are [...]
Friday and I are currently competing in the local AKC All Breed Dog Shows together. This weekend took us to the Empire Equestrian Park and Polo Field in Palm Springs. The following are a few photos from that weekend. This is 7:30 AM, looking down the first aisle. Note the hot air balloon! Our visit on January [...]
A renovated Howard Johnson makes for a trendy, hip atmosphere; perfect for the inner hipster in you. Spendy, but a great place to stay if you have time to hang out, ride the bicycles and swim in the pool. The patio rooms offer plenty of space and privacy. The fenced in miniature dog park in [...]
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