If you’re new to the traveling-with-pets game, like I am, here are three pieces of unsolicited advice: dogs get carsick, so be prepared; never leave pets unattended inside your hotel room (that’s just rude); and please take a trip to Morro Bay.
Located about 100 miles from downtown Santa Barbara, Morro Bay beckons with a coastal charm much like our own but on a smaller scale and often more wind and fog. Bring an extra layer just in case, then get ready to feel welcomed on dog-friendly restaurant patios, bay cruises, and wide-open beaches.