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Pessagno Winery
Salinas
Pessagno Winery in Salinas, Monterey County, on the Central Coast, embodies winemaker Stephen Pessagno's 20-year aspiration to craft exclusive wines from select vineyards in Monterey and San Benito Counties.
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Salinas
In the rolling hills of Salinas, along the picturesque River Road Wine Trail, lies Pessagno Winery, a hidden gem that embodies the essence of luxury winemaking in Monterey County.
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Salinas
Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges. These knowledgeable experts are...
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Wine down with your dog by your side
Monterey County's wine scene is wonderfully dog-friendly, from the intimate tasting rooms along the River Road Wine Trail to Carmel Valley's laid-back vineyards and the strollable Wine Walk by the Sea in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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Pet-friendly monterey wine country
Monterey Wine Country spreads across three dog-friendly wine trails near Carmel Valley. Family-owned tasting rooms along Carmel Valley Road, the River Road bench, and the Monterey Bay coastline welcome four-legged visitors with open arms and outdoor seating.
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A dog’s guide to autumn: 5 fall day trips in Northern California
Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns
From Mendocino's Victorian headlands to Laguna Beach's gallery-lined streets, California's best coastal towns have quietly reshaped themselves around four-legged visitors. Expect water bowls at storefronts, treats at hotel check-in and patios where dogs are the guests of honor.
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind -- whether at.
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Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy for California adventurers
JSX lets dogs fly in the cabin on 30-seat jets with no security lines and no cargo holds. Pups up to 79 pounds ride beside you on routes connecting Burbank, Oakland, Napa and other California cities, making weekend getaways stress-free.
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