We simply won't chance trusting a generator if it is HOT out...meaning over 80 or so. Many do, we don't. If it's going to be hot we stay at a place with electricity and use our air to protect the dogs. I know they can take a lot of heat, but I won't chance it. We have passed up many great dry camping spots to make sure the dogs are safe. Or we use the generator and stay at the RV. We don't camp at the beach in CA so don't know about that but have never had trouble finding places to walk the dogs and hike. Most NP's don't allow dogs on the trails. We are close to the MX border so take a couple trips a year to Rocky Point where the dogs can run free on the beach. They love it.