Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove

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 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.

Elm Street Dog Park is a new off-leash dog park in Arroyo Grande, California, that is still collecting donations to improve the park's facilities.

At Avila Valley Barn in San Luis Obispo, CA, well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in the outdoor areas and picnic tables. This popular venue is a terrific place to stop and buy fresh food, including excellent locally grown fruit and veggies. On the drive to Avila Beach, you and your dog can pick up a pie or bakery delicacy to munch on the picnic tables, or stop for ice cream. There are hayrides, farm animals, and even the opportunity to pick your own fruit. You'll also discover a pet waste station on the grounds if Petzooie makes a mess.

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).

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.