Faria Beach Park in Ventura, CA.

Faria Beach Park in Ventura, CA. was a place that mom, dad and I (Gracie Girl) went to before Bobo was adopted into our family. 

It is located next to the Rincon, between the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the base of the Santa Ynez mountains along Highway 1 off the Ventura Freeway. 

It offers spectacular views up the coast towards Santa Barbara and of the breathtaking Channel Islands, which are most notable at dusk.

We got a really great spot, right next to the steps which led us down to the beach. That is where I spent most of my time swimming and splashing in the waves. It was awesome.

When mom, dad and I weren't down on the beach playing and swimming, we spent time watching the local sea birds swooping by. 

We even caught a glimpse of several Porpoises and California Sea Lions.

In the early evening hours we all enjoyed gazing out at the horizon taking in the most beautiful sunset.

We also spent some time nearby in Downtown Ventura walking around window shopping and stopping for a bite to eat.

Faria Beach Park is a lovely beach camping destination.  Tent and RV sites are available, some with full-hookups. Restrooms and showers are also on hand. Make sure that your parents keep in mind that the campsites are highly sought after and are on a first come, first serve basis.  They do not accept reservations, so an optimal time to go would be during the week.

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Fred's Mexican Cafe in Huntington Beach, CA. Doggie Date Night

Fred’s Mexican Café in Huntington Beach, CA. is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy with your four legged best friend on Doggie Date Nights every Monday throughout the year.  The restaurant is upstairs, which offers a spectacular and wonderfully gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean and awesome sunset from their large dog-friendly patio.  We even saw a couple of seagulls and a dolphin out in the ocean. 

The aroma of the food and the smell from the ocean had us torn between wanting to eat or go swimming.  But we knew we were there for dinner as mom and dad wanted to relax from a long day of work.  There were a lot of other PAWS enjoying dinner with their parent’s, too.

Our parents ordered the Cajun Shrimp Tacos, which from what they were saying about it seems to be their favorite entree, and a blended Margarita or two.  We even got to chow down on a scrumptious stew of our own that the restaurant staff graciously gave to us amongst kisses of joy, and guess what, it was FREE!


The atmosphere is also friendly, lively and very welcoming to us friendly dogs as Fred’s Mexican Cafe is so popular and filled with tons of people that we were constantly getting petted and loved on from everyone there.  It was absolutely great!

Parking for our parents was simple and easy in the parking structure directly below the restaurant. We even got to ride in this large metal container thingy that took us up to the restaurant and then back down again after dinner.  Our Parents even got 90 minutes of free parking, which Fred’s Mexican Cafe validated with a meal purchase. 

We can’t wait to go again. 

By the way, who is Fred, anyway?  We’d like to meet him and give him tons of love and kisses for the great hospitality he lends to us four legged patrons!

View of the Pacific Ocean from the Dog-Friendly patio.

One of our many PAW friends hoping for a morsel of food.

   

Another one of our friends enjoying the stew.

Many of our friends enjoying dinner with their parents.

Fred's Mexican Cafe in Huntington Beach, CA. is so dog-friendly that they even help support the "PAW IT FORWARD" Campaign which aids Needy and Adoptable dogs in finding their New Forever Home.

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Bed Hogs Gracie Girl's Conversation with Dad

Conversation with Dad:

Gracie: "Dad we know that you let Bobo and I sleep in the bed with you and Mom. Trust us we really appreciate it. But seriously, what gives with the Queen Size Bed?"

"Don't give me that look Dad."

Dad: "What Look?"

Gracie: "The one like I know that you know what I know and you know what is coming next."

Dad: "No look, what are you talking about?"

Gracie: "Let me finish"

"Seriously Dad, Bobo and I have so little room in the bed that half the time we end up laying between your legs or making a sandwich out of Mom only to have you get upset and make us get down. It's not like we are trying to make you upset, but we simply have no room. We are after all, as you know, 210 pounds of dog, with two heads, slobbering tongues, four ears, eight legs, and two wiggling butts. We really need more room."

Dad: (Sighs)

Gracie: "So in order to bring back the cohesiveness and comfort at bedtime, Bobo and I have decided that effective immediately, you are going to have to sleep on the couch."

Dad: "YOU AND BOBO DECIDED!!"

Gracie: "Don't yell Dad, let me finish!"

Dad: "Where is Bobo in all of this? Why isn't he here talking about this too?

Gracie: "He's hiding in the bath tub."

Dad: "Uh Huh! That Figures."

Gracie: "Now we know it will take some getting use to. But think of this logically.

You already fall asleep on the couch most afternoons. There is two of us and only one of you. The couch is not big enough for both Bobo and I to sleep on but it would be just fine for you to sleep on."

"Don't walk away Dad hold on there mister."

"I know you are wondering why you and not Mom?"

Dad: "Okay why me?"

Gracie: "Well that is easy. Mom gives us treats in bed and belly rubs. Plus she doesn't mind if we drool a little and leave crumbs in the bed. Also you told Mom a long time ago no crackers in bed, so we made the decision to keep her and not you."

"Don't be the Drama King Dad"

"Yes Dad of course we still love you, and we want to be your dogs, but Mom smells better, is smaller than you and much softer too."

(Dad turns to leave mumbling incoherently)

Gracie: "Dad wait where are you going? Don't leave! What did you say Dad?"

Dad: "Going to "Sit N Sleep for a bigger bed."

(Gracie turns her attention to Mom who was eavesdropping on the conversation from around the corner of the hall)

Gracie: "We did it Mom."

Mom: "Great job Gracie Girl! I love it when a plan comes together. New bed is coming! Woo Hoo a new bed a new bed!"

Lazy Hot Days

Here is a tip you may not have thought of for those lazy hot summer days when your dog much like Bobo and Gracie Girl don't want to do much.

Join them...lol! No, just kidding. Seriously though, everyone has to water their lawn. We all try and conserve water, but while you are watering your lawn, let the dogs out in the backyard for a romp through the sprinklers. They will cool off, you will get a big laugh at theirs and possibly your expense but all in all, it's a win/win situation.

Just be sure to have towel handy prior to starting...

Hugs from Bobo and Gracie Girl!