Santa Barbara, CA

Play: A private rock-rimmed wading pool. Camp Run-a-Muk day camp. It’s all at the Hearst Castle of kennels, Camp Canine (from $45 per day, $60 per night; www.campcanineinc.com). While you’re out enjoying Santa Barbara’s pleasures, rest assured your dog is having a good time too. Maybe a better time.

Eat: Added bonus: Camp Canine is walking distance from the world’s best taco joint, La Super-Rica Taqueria ($; 805/963-4940).