Pet Friendly Travel in California was created to provide you with as many resources as possible, in one place, when planning your pet friendly trip in California.

There is no reservation system, as other wonderful websites with details, price ranges, photos and visitor reviews already exist, and our mission is not to reinvent the wheel. However, most reservation websites, understandably, promote only those properties that are paid advertisers. We hope to provide all of your choices in one helful, user friendly, comprehesive list, and let you take if from there.

While not endorsing any particular accommodation, we do research and confirm the pet friendly status of our listings and label our findings with the notation. However, pet policies vary from property to property, they may suddenly change, and some properties may only have a limited number of pet friendly rooms available. So at the end of the day, we recommend that you call an establishment directly to confirm their pet policy and availability. We want traveling with your pet to be full of adventure, not unpleasant surprises.

Tips for California Accommodations

• Keep your pet on a "short leash" while you assess the reaction of your fellow travelers. Not everyone is comfortable with a surprise visit from a gregarious pooch or a friendly Iguana while riding the elevator or strolling the lobby.
  
  
• Check for restrictions on taking your pet into common areas. Are they permitted everywhere on the property's grounds, or just in certain areas?
  
  
• Unpack your pet's travel bag and settle them in as soon as possible. A familar bed, toy and water bowl will provide a sense of security.
  
  
• The bathroom is great spot for water & food bowls, litter boxes, etc. and minimizes clean up when you're ready to check out.
  
  
• Confirm the lodging's policy about leaving pets unattended in guest rooms. Some properties allow it, some require that the pet be crated and quiet, and some prohibit it altogether.
  
  
• If you do leave a pet unattended in your room, place a "do not disturb" sign on the door. Not only is this a courtesy for the housekeeping or maintenance personnel (who may be unpleasantly surprised), but from a safety stand point it minimizes the chance of your pet bolting out the door should someone open it.
  
  
• Should you want to leave your pet for an extended period, ask for referrals on local pet sitters. Many properties have approved pet sitters who will come and stay on location with your pet.