| When your dog is begging for a getaway what | | | | where Fido can sit beside you outside and Forge |
| better place is there to go for a doggone good | | | | in the Forest even has a menu for your four |
| time than Carmel by the Sea, California, acclaimed | | | | legged companions. |
| as the most dog-friendly town in America. | | | | The Forge in the Forest Restaurant (831 |
| Located a few hours south of San Francisco, the | | | | 624-2233) |
| town of Carmel offers visitors many fun pet | | | | 6. A few places to rest you and your puppy's |
| activities and accommodations for four-legged | | | | paws |
| friends and their owners. | | | | The Vagabond House Inn offers doggie amenities |
| Here are eight dog friendly activities to enjoy with | | | | including a portable doggie bed, take home toy, |
| Fido and Fluffy...l. Carmel beach is where all the | | | | treats, bowl and scarf. Breakfast is delivered to |
| dogs roam free off leash... It is located right at | | | | your door in the morning, plus there is a wine and |
| the foot of Ocean Avenue, and is officially called | | | | cheese tasting in the afternoon in the lobby. Stay |
| Carmel Town Beach. There are dogs galore | | | | in a two room suite with a queen bed, couch, |
| splashing, swimming, running and chasing one | | | | writing desk, and fireplace. Plus, a refrigerator, |
| another here. At some designated times, there | | | | coffee maker and dining table. The luxurious |
| are also dog clubs, with a pack of daschunds, or | | | | bathroom has full shower and separate tub, and |
| other breeds of dogs having their fun in the sand. | | | | Elemis bath amenities. Some rooms are street |
| 2. Carmel is where the art is.... Many of the art | | | | level making it easy to take your dog in and |
| galleries in Carmel welcome pets. | | | | outside. |
| The Blue Dog Gallery has paintings of blue dogs | | | | Svensgaard Inn offers European ambience, 35 |
| by artist George Rodrigue ... | | | | guest rooms and suites, half of them are pet |
| 3. Pet stores where dogs rule and drool. | | | | friendly, some rooms have fireplaces and spa |
| Diggidy Dog, a dog and cat boutique, is a really | | | | tubs, and kitchens. There is onsite parking which is |
| fun pet specialty shop that features baked goods, | | | | very important in Carmel. Coffee, tea, hot |
| clothing, costumes, toys, treats and so much | | | | chocolate and cookies are available in the lobby in |
| more that your dog will be wagging their tail and | | | | the afternoon and a nice cold breakfast delivered |
| want to go back for more. Located at Mission and | | | | to your room by 8 am. There is a sparkling pool |
| Ocean Avenue, across from the Carmel Plaza. | | | | as well as a grassy courtyard and pet amenities |
| The Raw Connection at 26549 Carmel Rancho | | | | galore including the barking treat jar in the lobby. |
| Blvd. (near the Barnyard Shopping Center) is the | | | | Hofsas House is a Bavarian-style, four-story |
| place to go for raw pet food, They have freezer | | | | house built on a hill with ocean views. It is a family |
| cases filled with yummy organic and healthy | | | | owned, operated and oriented inn with artistic |
| delights and aisles filled with freeze dried, canned, | | | | murals in keeping with the Carmel community. |
| dry and dehydrated foods, and supplements. Call | | | | There are 38 rooms, 19 are pet friendly. Dogs |
| 831-626-7555 for more info about classes, training | | | | are allowed by the pool with their owner. There is |
| and events. | | | | a meeting room available for 25-30 people for |
| Chateau le Paws at 244 Crossroads Blvd. takes | | | | business retreats, women's groups, knitting |
| pet pampering to a whole new level. This is an | | | | groups, sewing groups, quilting groups and the |
| upscale dog boutique offering art, bakery, beds, | | | | meeting room has a fireplace and full kitchen. An |
| books, bowls, clothes, collars and pillows for cats | | | | inn with a sense of what Bavarians call |
| and dogs. They also offer grooming services. | | | | Gemutlichkeit. Carrie is the innkeeper. |
| 4. Only in Carmel is there Carmel Canines, a | | | | Happy Landing Inn is an adorable and quaint inn a |
| mobile salon and health spa for pooches which | | | | few steps from the pet friendly Carmel |
| offers dogs manicures and pedicures for four | | | | beach.Two women entrepreneurs, Dawn and |
| legged furry creatures. | | | | Diane, are the innkeepers. There are seven |
| 5. Dine together | | | | rooms and all of them are pet friendly. Breakfast |
| The Cypress Inn owned by Doris Day welcomes | | | | is served at your door around 8:30. |
| well behaved dogs in the lobby to eat breakfast | | | | 7. Don't forget to visit the famous Fountain of |
| with their owners. They also offer daily Doggie | | | | Woof at the Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue |
| Cocktail Hour in the Library bar. The Cypress Inn | | | | where your pooch can slurp up. Call 831-624-1385 |
| displays a "Dictionary of Dogs" near the fireplace | | | | for more info. |
| just in case you want to read about your | | | | 8. And if your dog wants to become a star, be |
| pampered pooches breed. | | | | sure to get in on the casting call for the next |
| Cypress Inn (800/443-7443) | | | | Official Carmel Dog Calendar. Call 800-550-4333 |
| And there are a variety of choices of restaurants | | | | for more info. |