Barks and Recreation IF YOUR DOGS ARE PART OF THE FAMILY, WHY NOT TAKE THEM ON YOUR SUMMER VACATION? HERE ARE FIVE OF THE WEST’S MOST FETCHING RESORTS. Written by Ginny Prior
Lady Gaga does it. So do Donnie Wahlberg and Glenn
owners’ laps as they enjoy everything from flamenco
Close. And it’s not just celebrities. So many people now
guitar to cabaret with vocals and piano. cypress-inn.com
travel with pets that it’s become an industry. A survey by Tripadvisor shows 53% of all pleasure travelers
TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE
sojourn with Snorkies and schnauzers and other four-
Fish Camp, California
legged friends. You don’t have to be well-heeled to
From the moment you enter this grand lodge, set in
treat your Fifi like royalty.
Sierra National Forest just outside Yosemite National
Here are five popular resorts and hotels that don’t
Park, you and your sure-footed friend have endless ac-
just cater to canines; they pamper them. We’re not
tivities to fill your day. Tenaya Lodge has its own pet-
talking just bones and a dog bed. Think chef-created
friendly nature trail that winds through the forest and
pet menus, yappy hours, even lounge seating at evening
along Big Creek—a tributary of the South Fork of the
cabaret events—all designed to make pets feel like they
Merced River. For even more water play, you and your
are on an escape as well.
furry companion can make the moderate 2-mile hike to Tenaya Falls. Dogs ride free on the nearby steam-
CYPRESS INN Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
powered Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. After a day of sightseeing, your pup can enjoy chef-
To say Carmel-by-the-Sea is dog-friendly is an un-
made dog biscuits, a special toy and a comfy bed for a
derstatement. Doris Day’s animal activism so made its
restful sleep. In the morning, while you’re sipping cof-
mark here that seemingly everyone has a four-legged
fee from the lodge’s deli, your dog can get a free “pup
companion. Stroll the streets of this quaint village, and
cup” of whipped cream. tenayalodge.com
you’ll see breeds of doodles and Danes you never knew existed. Carmel Plaza even has a designated dog drink-
LOEWS CORONADO BAY RESORT
ing fountain.
Coronado, California
At the forefront of this trend is Cypress Inn, the bou-
When it comes to pet pampering, this island resort near
tique hotel the actress owned until her death in 2019.
San Diego doesn’t just talk the talk. Loews Loves Pets
Guests with pups receive cozy pet blankets for relax-
was one of the first pet-friendly programs in the indus-
ing on the outdoor patio and drying off after a romp
try; the resort even hosted a dog surfing competition
on nearby dog-friendly Carmel Beach. In the evening,
for several years before Petco took it over. Dogs can still
enjoy live music with your pet in Cypress Inn’s 1929
hang 20 with custom-engineered surfboard rentals and
Spanish-style living room, Terry’s Lounge (named for
lessons from Coronado Surfing Academy.
Day’s beloved son, Terry Melcher). Sofas and chairs are often occupied by blissfully calm pups curled on their
On the property, Loews Coronado Bay Resort has a veritable water park full of activities for families, from
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