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.

Click here for more information on Faria Beach Park in Ventura, CA.

Laguna Beach Dog Park in Laguna Beach, CA.

Me (Bobo) running on the expansive grass.

The Laguna Beach Dog Park in Laguna Beach, CA. is our favorite dog park to visit.  It is located on Laguna Canyon Road and offers an enormous grassy area and hills for the larger PAWs.  It also has a smaller area for the little PAWs.



Me (Gracie) playing on a hill with a friend.

We love running on the expansive grassy area, chasing balls and running up and down the hills along the side.  Many of our friends have enjoyed this park as well.

Waiting for mom to chuck the ball.

It is one of the most beautiful dog parks here in Orange County, CA. and all of the PAWs that we have met have been very friendly and playful with us.

Exploring with our friends.

Be sure your parents are aware of the weather as the park does tend to flood when it rains.  However, the rain does keep the grounds lush, green and very enjoyable to run around on.

Me (Gracie) very happy.

The only issue we've heard our parents talk about is the parking.  Parking is allocated only directly alongside Laguna Canyon Road, which is metered.  So PAWs, be extra careful and make sure that your parents have a tight hold on your leash when exiting and re-entering their vehicle.

 

 

 Click here to visit Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park website.

DogSpa Resort & Wellness Center in Desert Hot Springs, CA.

We love DogSpa Resort & Wellness Center in Desert Hot Springs, CA. as do our Parents.  As soon as we walked through the gated entrance our leashes came off and we were free to roam the entire resort off-leash as if it were our home.  We couldn't believe it!  We were greeted by the wonderful friendly staff and a POOL!!!! We will tell you more about that later.  DogSpa was our home for the whole weekend including a few of our PAW friends and their parents from our Dog Club.  We had the entire resort to ourselves.  It was awesome!   

The resort has six modernly designed, comfortable, fully-appointed and air-conditioned rooms to choose from either as a Studio, Mini Suite or Double Suite (Suites include a kitchen). 

Each room even comes with its very own dog bed, or you can sleep in bed with your parents as we often did.  There is even a Wellness Room equipped with products by Nikken, such as, PiMag water system, Power5 Pro air filtration unit, Naturest sleep system and KenkoLight.  We didn't know what all that was but our parents sure enjoyed them and the water tasted great.  Free high-speed wireless internet is included for those parents who don't leave the laptop at home.  We tried to convince our parents to leave theirs at home but they brought it anyway.  Funny thing was, they were having so much fun with us and just relaxing that they hardly used it. 

The amenities don't stop there.  As mentioned before there is a pool, two hot mineral pools,  kept at the perfect temperature year round.  For the swimmers like us, we, along with our friends, were in the large swimming pool almost all day, every day.  Yes, you read that correctly.  Dogs ARE ALLOWED in the pool! Woof!! Woof!!!

There is also a communal lounge which is called the Dog House Lounge, where you can  watch movies, listen to music or just relax.

It includes a kitchen where you will receive a complimentary health conscious buffet breakfast served inside or poolside. 

Just off the Dog House Lounge, on the back patio, there is an enclosed Dog Park with fire pit for everyone to enjoy.  Our parents, their friends and ours all enjoyed this area in the evenings after being in the pool all day.  It was so relaxing and fun!

The staff is so accommodating and nice.  They even offer a Pet Nanny service so if your parents want to take a trip into nearby Palm Springs or other locations in the surrounding area, you can stay at the resort and swim, play or just relax with your Pet Nanny.

Your parents can either go with just you or rent the entire resort for friends, family and PAWs, just like our parents did.  By the way, we just found out that we are going again in September with some friends from our Dog Club.  We can't wait!!

Overall, DogSpa Resort & Wellness Center in Desert Hot Springs, CA. is an absolutely wonderful place to vacation with friends and PAWs and it's where DOGS RULE!

Click here to visit DogSpa Resort & Wellness Center in Desert Hot Springs, CA. website! 

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!"

Mom and Dad Why Jake the Cat Must Go

Top Ten Reasons Why Jake the Cat Must Go!

10) He does nothing to help around the house or contribute to the family.
9) He sleeps all day and is the most lazy animal we have ever seen.
8) He eats on the counter, and leaves dirt paw prints on the clean tile.
7) He leaves cat hair on everything and our noses hate smelling him
6) He licks himself clean, but is so fat he can not reach his butt and then he struts around like a diva and tries to put it in our face.
5) He hisses and spits at us every single time we try to play with him.
4) He takes up way to much pillow space on the bed at night and you and Mommy ignore us for him.
3) He eats better than we do like Fish, Shrimp, Crab, and he never shares.
2) He poops and pees in a box filled with sand on the patio, how disgusting but you don't get mad at him. If we do it, oh boy the poop hits the fan.

And the Number One Reason Why Jake the Cat Must Go!

1) He Hates Us!

Here is a video and fine example of his complete uselessness and laziness.

Please Mom and Dad Jake Must Go for All Our Sakes.

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!