Elm Street Dog Park

The dog-friendly Pismo State Beach in Oceano, CA, allows Petzooie on a leash. Dogs are permitted on the beach and park trails, but must be kept on a six-foot leash at all times. The Pismo Dune Preserve and Oso Flaco Lake are both dog-free zones.

The Monarch Butterfly Grove at Pismo State Beach is pet-friendly. This charming location has a small paved trail that will take you and your dog on a butterfly tour. To find out when they open for the season, go to their website. During the season, they are open every day of the week, and the trail is open at all times.

This 11-acre park is a favorite of dog walkers. It overlooks the ocean and has a children's playground. While wandering around the park, you can witness sea birds resting on the cliffs. It is also well-known for its monthly art walks on the first Sunday of the month.

The Luffa Farm provides a free tour and information about the growing and harvesting of luffa sponges. There is also a gift shop where luffas and other items can be purchased. On excursions, dogs must be on a leash.

On the dog-friendly outdoor terrace at Saucelito Canyon Vineyards, enjoy cheese, crackers, meats, chocolate, and great wine. Wines produced in a dry-farmed vineyard.

Before hopping on the 2.5-mile Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail (which starts right behind the farm) in San Luis Obispo, CA, pick up a delicious picnic lunch from the Avila Valley Barn. The paved, dog-friendly trail winds its way through the Avila Valley, following a beautiful stream all the way to Avila Beach. Walking a half mile past the trail's official end along the fairly narrow bike line on Avila Beach Drive can take you to one of the town's two off-leash dog beaches (Olde Port Beach or Fisherman's Beach).