Cant Wait For Your Next Trip, But Are Miserable At The Idea Of Leaving Your Best Friend Behind?After All, Who Better To Experience Long Walks On The Beach With Or Snuggling Up On The Terrace To Watch The Sunset With Than Your Pooch (especially When No Meaningful Conversation Is Expected)?If Youve Got To Get Away, But Cant Bear The Sad Look From Those Puppy Dog Eyes, Maybe Its Time For A Little Getaway That Includes Fido, Too. The Following Are Some Canine-friendly Cities That Offer More Unusual Treats To Lure Both Of You For A Visit.NAPA, CALIFORNIABut My Dog Doesnt Drink, You Argue. No Worries. While Youre Lapping Upthe Regions Top-notch Wine, Your Canine Pal Will Have Plenty Of Things Todo.WINERIESCuvaison Winery4550 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, California707-942-6266Well-behaved Dogs On Leashes Are Allowed To Join You In The Small Tastingroom And In The Three Outdoor Picnic Areas.Clos Du Val Winery5330 Silverado Trail, Napa, California 94558800-993-9463Dogs On Leashes Are Allowed In The Enormous Tasting Room And On The PropertyACCOMMODATIONSHillcrest Country Inn3225 Lake County Hwy, Calistoga, California707-942-6334Host Debbie OGorman Runs This Country Home With Her Three Dogs, Taz, Deboand Bamboo, Who Are Friendly And Welcoming To Other Canine Friends. Theantique-filled Home Is Located On A Hilltop With An Unbeatable View Of NapaValley. You And Your Pup Can Romp Around The 36-acre Property Where There Isswimming, Hiking And Fishing, And Then He Has The Option Of Staying In Yourroom Or In A Large Outdoor Kennel.Beazley House Bed Breakfast Inn1910 First Street, Napa, California707-257-1649Youll Be Able To Play With Resident Golden Retrievers Sissy And AutumnBeazley In This Downtown Napa Inn, And Youll Even Receive A Doggie Welcomebasket With A Bowl, Doggie Beer, Bones And Cleanup Baggies. Three Rooms Openout Into The Gardens, And There Is A 25 Per Day Per Dog Charge, With Amaximum Of Two Dogs Per Room.RESTAURANTSAngele540 Main Street, Napa, California707-252-8115This Gourmet French Restaurant Allows Dogs On Leashes In Their Outdoorpatio, And Will Provide Water And Treats While You Dine.Bistro Don Giovonni4110 Saint Helena Hwy, Napa, California707-224-3300This Laid-back Mediterranean Restaurant (its The Sister To San FranciscosScala Bistro) Allows Dogs In Their Outdoor Tables, But Please Call Ahead Toinform The Staff.Los Angeles Already Has A Reputation For Being A Dog-friendly City, But Its Neighbor Down South Is Making Steps To Become The Next Hot Dog Spot InSouthern California. Long Beach Is A Coastal City That Has Recently Opened Three Acres Of Its Beach In Belmont Shore As An Off-leash Area. TheDog Zone Visitors Must Follow The Rules Only One Dog Per Adult, And Pooper-scoopers Are A Must. The Dog Zone Starts At 4800 E. Ocean Blvd., Between Roycroft And Argonn Streets.Also In Long Beach Is The Very Active Haute Dogs Organization, Whicharranges Several Doggie-centered Events In Belmont Shore All Year Long. TheHaute (pronounced Hot) Dog Easter Parade Features Hundreds Of Dogsmarching Along In Bonnets And Easter Outfits, While The Howloween Paradeand Canine Costume Contest That Includes An Adoption Fair, A Bulldog Kissingbooth; And A Dancing Dog Demonstrations. If Thats Not Doggone Wacky Enough,stick Around Long Beach For The Haute Dog Poetry Contest And Bulldog Beautycontest. Several Restaurants And Shops Along The Busy Second Street In Belmont Shoreoffer Water Bowls To Welcome Pets. Pet-friendly Accommodations Are Ratherscarce (you May Be Better Off Making Long Beach Doggie Festivities Part Of Aday Trip), But You Can Try The Following:Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, A Luxury Hotel That Welcomes Dogs Of Any Sizefor A 75 Non-refundable Fee. 111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, 562-437-5900
