LA to SF Roadtrip!!
We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary with a road trip up to the Bay Area. We were hesistant about bringing the dogs because its such a long drive and we didn't know how they would handle it, but decided it wouldn't be the same without them and planned a trip to include them in the fun.
Fortunately, the dogs did great in the car... even on the hairpin turns of the PCH!! The trip up took 11 hours, but we made frequent stops to let them run around.
We spent the weekend in San Francisco before heading up to Napa Valley. Coincidentally, it was the annual "Dog Days of Summer" game at AT&T Park! Now we're hard core LA Dodger fans, but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to enjoy a game at arguably one of the most beautiful ballparks in the country with the dogs - even if it is the home of our hated rivals. We're not into dressing up our dogs, but we couldn't help but bust out our matching aloha outfits for the pre-game parade around the field. It was an unbelievable experience. 500+ dogs at a baseball game!!
The entire bleacher section was reserved for dogs and their owners. Can you believe it?? They had wading pools throughout so dogs could cool off. SF/SPCA volunteers walked around during the whole game refilling the water bowls to keep the dogs hydrated. The whole event was very well organized and managed. I only wish Dodger Stadium could pull off something like this.
After the game, we took them to dog-friendly Crissy Field near the Golden Gate Bridge to run around on the beach. Wet dogs everywhere!!
The next day we continued up to Napa Valley. Many hotels and wineries there are dog friendly! We would highly recommend the Vintage Inn in Yountville. The concierge there sent us a link to all the dog friendly wineries so we limited our visits to those. Since it wasn't too busy, the dogs were even invited into the tasting rooms! They would get a little restless while we were sniffing, swirling and sipping (i.e., pretending to be wine-o's), but they got so much attention from other guests and pourers, I'm sure they didn't mind.
The only place the dogs weren't allowed was The French Laundry, where we officially celebrated our first year anniversary. But that's probably a good thing :)
Fortunately, the dogs did great in the car... even on the hairpin turns of the PCH!! The trip up took 11 hours, but we made frequent stops to let them run around.
low-ri-der drives a little slower...
coastal corgis
doing what we do best
We spent the weekend in San Francisco before heading up to Napa Valley. Coincidentally, it was the annual "Dog Days of Summer" game at AT&T Park! Now we're hard core LA Dodger fans, but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to enjoy a game at arguably one of the most beautiful ballparks in the country with the dogs - even if it is the home of our hated rivals. We're not into dressing up our dogs, but we couldn't help but bust out our matching aloha outfits for the pre-game parade around the field. It was an unbelievable experience. 500+ dogs at a baseball game!!
surfer keahi and hula girl kai
corgivision!
rocking the kukui nut and flower leis
The entire bleacher section was reserved for dogs and their owners. Can you believe it?? They had wading pools throughout so dogs could cool off. SF/SPCA volunteers walked around during the whole game refilling the water bowls to keep the dogs hydrated. The whole event was very well organized and managed. I only wish Dodger Stadium could pull off something like this.
all together now: "giants suck!!" ;)
chillin' under the bleachers
After the game, we took them to dog-friendly Crissy Field near the Golden Gate Bridge to run around on the beach. Wet dogs everywhere!!
just another foggy afternoon in SF
The next day we continued up to Napa Valley. Many hotels and wineries there are dog friendly! We would highly recommend the Vintage Inn in Yountville. The concierge there sent us a link to all the dog friendly wineries so we limited our visits to those. Since it wasn't too busy, the dogs were even invited into the tasting rooms! They would get a little restless while we were sniffing, swirling and sipping (i.e., pretending to be wine-o's), but they got so much attention from other guests and pourers, I'm sure they didn't mind.
guess we'll have to be the DDD - designated dog drivers
The only place the dogs weren't allowed was The French Laundry, where we officially celebrated our first year anniversary. But that's probably a good thing :)
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Comment by Darryl Rehr & Kier Linn on October 12, 2008 at 9:17pm
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I couldn't find any way to send you a message other than leaving this blog comment. I hope you notice it. I saw your post suggesting a central meetup place, say, in Redondo or Manhattan Beach. Well... here it is. The Redondo Beach Dog Park at Flagler and 190th in Redondo Beach. Every Saturday a whole bunch of Corgis show up with their owners. We've all become close friends over the past 5 years or so. Many of us come Sundays too. Early. 8 AM. Otherwise, it gets too hot for the dogs. Late sleepers will miss all the fun. Do come and join us.
See:
http://www.rbdogpark.com/
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Comment by Kelly on September 4, 2008 at 2:29pm
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Oh I'm so jealous. We went to Napa on our honeymoon in April :) We are so craving to go back. I wish we were closer so we could drive and take Gibson with us, that would be a blast! And the French Laundry? Dang..how far in advance did you make reservations? *Jealous*
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Comment by Ivy & Bryson on September 4, 2008 at 2:17pm
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Sounds like a super fun trip! We live in the SF Bay Area and went to the Dog's Day last year (but missed this years :() . So cool you catch your corgis on the jumbotron! Funny we did so much of the same things! We also took out dog wine-tasting a couple months ago, isn't it so cool there're so many dog-friendly wineries around here? You can read more about our Giants Dog's Day trip here, and our wine-tasting trip here.
Oh, and BTW, Happy Anniversary, and BEAT LA! :P Ha ha, sorry, can't help it.
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Comment by Karen & Bailey on August 28, 2008 at 12:21pm
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hahaha GO GIANTS!
we were there! we saw you and your two cute corgis (remember that group of corgis - we were on our way out of the parade while you were on your way in.. =P).
anyways, happy 1st wedding anniversary! BEAT LA BEAT LA!!!
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Comment by bunni, stef & jason on August 28, 2008 at 4:01am
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i love that last picture with the legs out like a frog. classic corgi pose. my gf and i take our bunni butt up north to visit her family every other month or so and she does great on trips...we try to get her out to the dog park to get tired the day before and then bathe her so she's fresh and clean (and tired) for the trip. good stuff!
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Comment by Anne on August 27, 2008 at 11:30pm
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Great pictures and looks like it was lots of fun. Big baseball fans too. Would be fun to take in a ballgame with our dog. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment by Calily on August 27, 2008 at 9:37pm
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too cute! I always have to plan road trips w/ my doggie in mind. Last year we drove w/ 3 corgis in a rental mini van from Houston to Florida. too crazy!! Looked like you guys had fun.
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