Stephanie Camello's Dog-Friendly Vacation Spots

Everyone loves taking their doggie with them on vacation, so make sure it's a place that not only takes dogs but encourages them to vacation right along with you! Check these places for great dog ideas!

1) Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach, CA - a part of the beach portioned off for dogs to run wild and free and get wet and sandy playing with other dogs!

2) Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Avondale, AZ - a wide open land preserve full of picnic sites, BBQs,, hiking trails, playgounds and cool historical tidbits that's fun for the whole family including Fido!

3) Cyprus Inn at Carmel by the Sea, CA - dog friendly hotel right on the beach. It was co-owned by Doris Day who wouldn't get involved in the real estate purchase if it wouldn't be a completely dog-friendly hotel!

4) Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, CA - dog-friendly resort, spa and golf course for humans with dog parks, trails and luxury suites for Fido!

5) Rough River Dam Resort State Park in Fall of Rough, KY - lakefront cabins to stay and open lake waters to fish, swim next to hiking trails!

6) Biltmore Estate Grounds in Asheville, NC - take a luxurious tour of this mansion in NC and bring your dog along with you for treats and a romp in the ginormous yard and various surrounding fields!

7) Orange Beach, Alabama - dog-friendly beach where you can take doggie out on boats, rafts, canoes and afterwards stay in the nearby luxury hotel suites!

8) Liberal, Kansas - visit Dorothy's house and the Land of Oz with your pet! Take a tour of this land brought to life using props and scenery from the real movie set! A little movie history with treats, trails and other dog friends to play with!

9) Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Boat Line Cruises will give you a cruise down the Milwaukee River to Lake Michigan where you can enjoy some pet-friendly dining, walking tours and entertainment. Or you can just get on a canoe with Fido and raft the day away!

10) South Padre Island, Texas - Swim, tour the aquarium, sun tan on the beach and stay in the La Quinta Suites all with top tier amenities for you and your pet!

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