With my hectic schedule of eating, playing, sleeping and writing—I recently needed to get outta Dodge for some nice downtime. Luckily, my people decided to take me to Carmel, Calif., for a weekend treat.

Talk about treats! Hotels, restaurants, store owners and even people on the street offer Scooby snacks to deserving pooches. Business establishments have water bowls just outside their doors for thirsty canines like me. And one of the sweetest leash-free (and clean!) beaches is just walking distance from dog-friendly hotels. Carmel is a dog’s dream. Well, besides mountains of kibble.

Here are a few of my favorites from my Carmel weekend:

Cypress Inn. With this elegant hotel’s comfortable rooms, courtyard, library bar and living room all open to pets, I had plenty of places to chill out. The front desk even has a large bowl of biscuits for your buddy.

PortaBella. I was treated like a king at this Mediterranean restaurant, and was given a sparkling silver water dish placed on a white napkin and dinner plate to quench my thirst. Now, that’s service!

Diggidy Dog. I couldn’t decide between all the edibles at this dog and cat boutique, so my people got me some luscious peanut butter biscuits. Besides all the food, there are more pet accessories and toys than you can imagine.

Carmel City Beach. The white sand crunching beneath my toes, the body-surfable waves, the friendly people and their dogs—what more could I want in a beach? The city takes great care of this pretty, leash-free beach, leaving it one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen (remember to bring a bag to clean up after your pal). If your pup isn’t friendly, please keep it on leash. The people and other dogs will thank you.