I live in San Francisco with my dog Pepper and recently spent a month in Seattle on a home exchange with my dog. After trying to find the most dog-friendly things to do in both Seattle and San Francisco, I am ranking them against each other. For the judging criteria, I evaluated each city in…
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Seattle: Parks, Beaches, Patios, and Day Trips
The Pacific Northwest is known for being extremely dog-friendly, and I have been doing more road trips with Pepper recently. In 2025, we took a month-long road trip through the Pacific Northwest with a week in Seattle. In 2026, I did a month-long home exchange and lived in Ballard, Seattle for a month with Pepper. …
Whidbey Island Day Trip from Seattle: Deception Pass, Coupeville & Beaches
If you are looking for the perfect day trip from Seattle that still feels like a real escape, a Whidbey Island day trip with Deception Pass combine a ferry ride, beach time, a cute waterfront town, dramatic bridge scenery, and a forest hike. It is also dog-friendly and you can do it all without an…
One Night in Ashland, Oregon: The Best Overnight Stop on a Seattle to San Francisco Road Trip
If you are driving between Seattle and San Francisco and want an overnight stop that feels like part of the trip, one night in Ashland, Oregon is my recommendation: close to I-5, compact enough to enjoy in one evening, and full of historic architecture, creekside patios, and dog-friendly places to stay. I recently returned from…
Solo Female Travel with a Dog: Safety Tips, Planning & What to Expect
I love solo female travel, and traveling with my dog. Both can be extremely powerful experiences for personal growth and bonding, but they both have their own challenges. My dog Pepper has been on road trips with me through Arizona, Utah, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Washington. Some have been long weekend trips, and even a…