Landmarks & Outdoors

The stretch of sand at Goldenwest Street is famous as “Doggy Disneyland” — one of the few beaches where dogs run the shoreline off-leash, all day, every day.

If your best friend rides along to your appointment, this and a pup cup from Hans' is their reward: a couple of minutes up PCH and worth every sandy towel.

At 1,850 feet, the Huntington Beach Pier is one of the longest recreational piers on the West Coast — and the postcard view of Surf City. Surfers work the breaks on both sides all day long.

It is directly across from Pacific City, so a walk to the end and back fits neatly around any appointment. Go at sunset if you can time it.