Hi Ivy Lucille,
We go to O.C. every year. We stay @ Parrot bay, It's about 1 1/2 blocks off the beach. Some of their rooms are dog friendly and the rates are very inexpensive. We go in Sept. near the end of the month. The police let you take your dogs on the Boardwalk, You can walk them or alot of people now use pet strollers. Alot of the cafe like shops do have tables outside so your dog can sit with you for meals. Go to Wockenfuss's Candy store. They make milkbones dipped in Vanilla or P.b. You get 9 or 12 for $5.95. My boys just love them. You can also take them on the sand and down to the water if you want to!! I love Souvenir City and Edwards's up near the end of the Boardwalk. They have really neat and unusual items. I hope you have a great time!!! Are you taking the little one along?? Have a great time...Yf, Jodi