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Doggy Day Care: Arroyo Burro Beach

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The sight-seeing is lovely at this Santa Barbara locale (also known as Hendry’s), but it’s that rare prospect of a leash-free dog beach that brings in many of the day-trippers. Signs will direct you to the south, past the striking tree-topped cliffs of the Douglas Family Preserve, where your friend can also roam sans leash. He’ll soon forget he’s a kept beast. Getting there: Take the Las Positas off-ramp from the 101 north and turn left; turn right at road’s end. The large parking lot is free. Feeling flush: At the Boathouse restaurant adjacent to the beach, you can load up on a traditional breakfast or a seafood lunch. Photo via Flickr: R Stanek

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The sight-seeing is lovely at this Santa Barbara locale (also known as Hendry’s), but it’s that rare prospect of a leash-free dog beach that brings in many of the day-trippers. Signs will direct you to the south, past the striking tree-topped cliffs of the Douglas Family Preserve, where your friend can also roam sans leash. He’ll soon forget he’s a kept beast.

Getting there: Take the Las Positas off-ramp from the 101 north and turn left; turn right at road’s end. The large parking lot is free.

Feeling flush: At the Boathouse restaurant adjacent to the beach, you can load up on a traditional breakfast or a seafood lunch.

Photo via Flickr: R Stanek

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