Last week I was actually able to slip away for a little vacation with one of my sister's, her husband and little 6 year old for a relaxing 4 day stay in Ft. Bragg, CA. It was truly beautiful and the most surprising part, very dog friendly! I was little bummed with every dog I passed that my Neville wasn't with me. But next time, that will be different.
If you are looking for a relaxing get away with your dog, this is the place to go. Both Ft. Bragg and Mendocino (the neighboring town) are dog friendly. They are sleepy little beach towns with cute stores selling everything from fine leather to gems to toy stores. The restaurants are just as cute and have some diversity.
The main attraction are of course the beaches! The place to go to relax, play and just enjoy the view. Each beach offers something a little different, but the one thing they all had in common was the amazing scenery.
Northern California coast is absolutely breath-taking, but I did want the sun to peak out from behind the clouds just a little more. But the break from the heat was very nice!
Next time I go, my dog will be with me. The beaches were welcoming to our four-legged friends, as were the towns, but the restaurants not so much. We rented a house that was open to dogs, but I don't know about the hotels.
If you are looking for one last place to vacation before the summer is up, I highly recommend Ft. Bragg for some relaxation! Bring your dog or not, either way you will see beautiful sites, be refreshed by the ocean air and be relaxed by the laid back attitude.
