Travel is often about leaving the comforts of home behind, but there’s something irresistible about having our fur-babies along for the ride. These days, more pet owners are opting to travel with their furry companions. Below are our personal favorite pet-friendly hotels.

Paséa Hotel & Spa

Huntington Beach, CA

This Premier Huntington Beach Hotel features a private dog park right for your furry friend to explore. Paw-séa Pup Play Park is an off-leash, 1,100 square foot outdoor pup play area outfitted with a lifeguard station dog house, a local artist commissioned wall mural featuring dog angel wings for coveted Instagram travel photos, and all the space a vacationing four-legged friend could want. This area is only accessible to pets registered with the dog-friendly hotel.

The hotel also often hosts dog-themed events, from puppy adoptions to fashion shows (like the local favorite "Pupchella,") Nearby, Gallagher’s has a Canine Cuisine menu, and Top Dog Barkery creates custom cakes for pups.

Huntington Beach is known among Southern California pet owners for its 1.5-mile-long, off-leash Huntington Dog Beach, which even hosts an annual surf competition for dogs. Paséa Hotel & Spa is conveniently located less than two miles from the famed Dog Beach.

Paséa Hotel Pet Amenities:

Welcome home keepsake gift of food and water bowls, dog toy, and leash

Use of in room bed to use during stay
Three hours of pet sitting at Top Dog Barkery*
Bath express doggie spa treatment at Top Dog Barkery*
Waived pet deposit fee ($150 value)
Access to the 1,100 sq. ft pup play park featuring lifeguard doghouse, surfboard dog mural, and all the space a traveling furry friend could want

* Pet sitting and doggie spa treatments are limited due to COVID-19. Contact Top Dog Barkery for availability. Two night minimum stay required.

But if you're coming from out of town, the Paséa Hotel has its own pup play park, Paw-Sea, complete with a lifeguard station dog house and dog-themed wall mural for photos. A French Bulldog pet concierge, Moonshine, is on hand to welcome guests with pet beds and bowls.

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Bluffton, SC

Between Savannah, Georgia, and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Montage Palmetto Bluff sits on 20,000 acres of fiercely preserved Lowcountry land, making it the perfect place to get outside with your pet. Both rental homes and rooms at The Inn are dog-friendly, and dog beds, homemade treats, and bow-ties are provided to all of the "preferred pups." Deep soaking tubs will keep your pup put if you need to clean up after time in the woods, and if you're lucky, you might even be greeted by one of the hotel's canine ambassadors upon arrival. In the property's picturesque Wilson Village, Buffalo's offers pet-friendly dining on its patio and has a biscuit bar at breakfast time to cure your southern cravings.

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara the quintessential California destination. With this regions Mediterranean climate, valleys and deep historical roots, it’s no reason it made my top picks. This Moroccan inspired hotel located near the fast growing food & beverage scene of the Funk Zone, offers pet-friendly stays for an additional fee of $200 per stay. Pets are treated to a luxury dog-bed, bowl and treats upon arrival in the guest room. Pro tip: Spring for a guest room with a balcony for additional space for your pet to roam and sunbathe - I guarantee you will enjoy it too.

The hotel also has two locations where guests can dine. Goat Tree offers casual dining all day offering fresh local fare including pastries and baked goods, a full breakfast menu, and cold-pressed juices and coffee. Blackbird offers Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with the Pacific Ocean and Funk Zone as a backdrop. When your not in your room enjoy the nearby beach, dog- friendly wine tasting rooms and trails.

Under Canvas Zion

Moab, UT

Take your pet on a luxury camping adventure! While out in nature, take your pet hiking or kayaking at this 196-acre glamping site beside Zion National Park or any of the Under Canvas locations — which include Grand Canyon, Moab, Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains, and more. All are pet friendly, with the exception of Tucson, Arizona.

Under Canvas welcomes dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per dog, per stay. Dogs cannot be left unattended at any time, but if you need to leave Fido behind, be sure to reach out to your advisor and schedule dog-sitting services that are available in select location for an additional cost. At Under Canvas, each glamping tent has a king bed and furnishings, a full bathroom, and some have private decks. Pro Tip: Spring for the stargazer tent which comes with a window over the bed for a direct view of the night sky.

Pendry San Diego

San Diego, CA

The pup-loving Pendry San Diego has plenty to do within walking distance. Located downtown in the heart of the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, Pendry San Diego is just blocks from the picturesque Seaport Village and Petco Park - home of the Padres and one of the most dog-friendly stadiums in Major League Baseball thanks to its Barkyard seating option. Nearby, there are also dozens of bars and eateries, vibrant nightlife, beaches, shopping, and more so you and your pup will have plenty to explore. The Pendry San Diego welcomes two dogs of any size for no additional charge, although no dogs can be left unattended in the rooms. Dog sitting services are available for an additional charge, be sure to contact your Travel Advisor to schedule in advance.

While in town, be sure to hit Coronado Dog Beach, and if you're both up for an adventure, you can even take your dog hang gliding at Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla or paddle boarding with Aqua Adventures. Then, head back to the Pendry San Diego where a dog bed and bowls will be waiting - and a happy hour cocktail for you.

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection

Aspen, CO

Deep rooted in Aspen history, known as the place where all great stories were born and are told, Hotel Jerome has been the social hub since it opened in 1889 at the height of the town’s silver boom. With backcountry adventures, shopping, nightlife and culture all around in this picturesque mountain scene, you will have plenty to do while visiting. There is also a park behind the hotel in case your pet needs a place to burn off some extra energy. Hotel Jerome welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $100 per stay. Pets may be left unattended in guest rooms, however housekeeping will not service the room while unattended pets are present. Treats, pet beds and bowls are also available to guests.

My Top Picks: Dog-Friendly Resorts