Monarch Beach Resort provides logoed
beds, bowls and handkerchiefs for
guests’ pets, the latter of which can be
taken home as a gift from the hotel.
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Resort isn’t limited to bipeds: The
resort’s pet-friendly policies provide
guests with opportunities to bring
four-legged family members along for the expe-
rience. Echoing the popular pet havens, pamper-
ings and adventures found across Orange County,
the resort provides a host of special accommoda-
tions for animal guests and their humans.
Those staying at the resort with furry compan-
ions are provided rooms or suites on the first floor
to allow for easy access to the outdoors. Guests
may bring up to two pets during their visit, pro-
vided that their combined weight is less than 35
pounds. For those who are interested in doggie
day care opportunities, resort experience planners
can connect them with well-vetted sitting services.
From the resort’s special amenities to the sur-
rounding area’s bounty of shops and picturesque
outdoor spaces, the region earns a pat on the head
for its pet-friendly experiences.
A happy host of pet shops, groomers and sup-
pliers offer an exciting selection of options for
resort guests’ pet needs. Nearby, family-owned
Wild’s Animal Supplies in Dana Point offers
foodstuffs and supplies for all manner of ani-
mals, and prides itself on its personal touches as
well as healthy, high-quality and hand-selected
products. In addition to the necessities, accesso-
ries like stylish doggie attire are also available for
fun souvenirs.
Down the way in Laguna Beach, neighbor-
hood shop Coast Pet Supply & Grooming
shelves products for species from dogs and
cats to birds, fish and reptiles, with a focus on
organic, holistic and eco-friendly foods that
ensure a healthy diet. Full-service grooming
is also offered. Meanwhile, at the nearby Faux
Paw Petique, discover a gallery filled with artist
Debby Carman’s beautiful pet ceramics, such
as bowls and treat jars made locally in Laguna
Canyon, as well as pillows, paintings, breed-
specific trophies, practical accessories and more.
“Laguna is such a fun town, and very welcom-
ing for pet owners,” says Lindsay Poe, co-founder
of Naked Dog Bistro, also in Laguna Beach.
“Most of the restaurants have outdoor patios, so
your pet can even join you for lunch.”