Hooray, summer is finally here! With the temperatures rising, the summer months bring us lots of sunshine, trips to the beach, hiking excursions — really just spending as much time outdoors as possible. One of the great things about spending time outdoors is that you can take your four-legged family member with you.
No matter where you live in the country, there are many dog-friendly activities you can enjoy with your furry best friend. Read on for five of the best places you can take your dog this summer.
5 places to take your dog in the summer of 2025
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Rated the #1 dog-friendly town in the United States, this picturesque beach town is a must-go for your four-legged best friend. With the plethora of dog-friendly things-to-do in this cute little town, there is something for everyone (or every doggo!). From the many dog-friendly restaurants to choose from, to the dog-friendly inns and hotels, to the scenic road offering beautiful views of the beach, and not-to-mention, the dog beach where good doggos can frolic and play off-leash, Carmel-by-the-Sea is the dog wonderland of their dreams.
Jupiter Off-Leash Dog Beach, Jupiter, Florida
Speaking of off-leash dog beaches, the Jupiter Dog Beach in, yes you guessed it, Jupiter Florida is a must-visit for your fur-baby. Nothing says vacation quite like Florida does, and a visit to the Jupiter Dog Beach is no different. Watch your dog frolic and run off-leash or swim in the ocean on this 2.5 mile stretch of beautiful, sandy, dog-friendly beach. But be aware: only well-behaved, well-socialized, and non-aggressive pups are allowed on one of the few remaining dog-friendly beaches in the Sunshine state.
Clydesdale Outpost, Whitefish, Montana
Located in Whitefish, Montana, the Clydesdale Outpost boasts a “Luxury Guest Ranch Experience.” With dog-friendly luxury cabins on site, you and your dog can spend time taking in the gorgeous scenic views or take part in one of the many activities available on the ranch — like the Clydesdale horseback riding or catch a serene carriage ride around the 92-acre luxury ranch, pulled along by Clydesdale horses of course. Clydesdales are beautiful horses made famous by the Budweiser commercials, famously known as The Budweiser Clydesdales.
A Tiny House Resort, Catskill Mountains, New York
If you (and your pup) are a fan of the tiny house movement, then you’ll love this vacay destination. Located in the scenic Catskill Mountains, just two hours from NYC, sits A Tiny House Resort: a beautiful oasis filled with waterfront views and a multitude of outdoor and indoor activities. Best of all? It’s super dog-friendly! Stay at one of the 15 cabins on the waterfront property, complete with your own outdoor fire pit, and enjoy outdoor adventures like tubing and kayaking — or take your pup on a walk along the mile-long walking trail or let doggo play in the large waterfront dog park.
Hot Springs Bark Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas
In the eyes of a dog, what’s better than miles and miles of free space to run around, play, and simply be free to do whatever you want? That is what the Hot Springs Bark Park, in Hot Springs Arkansas, has to offer. Featuring a whopping two-acres of land, the Hot Springs Bark Park is filled with amenities designed to keep your dogs safe while having fun: like separate spaces for large and small dogs, water and waste-disposal stations, double gates, and let’s not forget, fun play structures…