An introduction to the fifth edition of The Dog Lover’s Companion to California, the very popular book on dog-friendly destinations and vacation spots in California. The book, by Maria Goodavage, features dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, beaches, train rides, stores, and much more. The book is more than 1,000 pages long, and packed with handy maps and fun illustrations. The home page also introduces readers to the author’s other two books, the Dog Lover’s Companion to the Bay Area (now in its 5th edition) and the Dog Lover’s Companion to Los Angeles and Beyond, coming out in fall 2005. beachfront dog friendly hotels santa barbara california