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Condé Nast Traveler readers’ top Northern California hotel picks

The #1 priority topic among our DogTrekker community has always been recommendations for the most dog-friendly hotels in California. Here are four of our favorites from Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards list of leading Northern California hotels. Add these to your must-stay list when visiting the Bay Area, Sonoma Coast and Mendocino. Read story.

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Stanford Inn by the Sea at sunset
Stanford Inn by the Sea at sunset. Photo by Stanford Inn.

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A woman and a man stand outside, each holding the leash of a dog at a busy California dog park. They exchange smiles as their dogs—one black and one brown—sniff and play together. Autumn leaves scatter around them, with city buildings providing the backdrop. Two benches are nearby, adding to the pleasant atmosphere.

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Photo by Samantha Georges

Mendocino County

Maya at the Sacramento River near Redding. Photo by Dave Kendrick

Redding

Maya and her crew that follows at Lagoon Valley Park.

Vacaville

A golden Labrador retriever in Yosemite

Yosemite Mariposa County

A friendly canine is playfully positioned in the forefront, with the iconic dome of a majestic government edifice elegantly looming in the background. - Dogtrekker

Sacramento

I Love Calistoga sign

Calistoga

Beagle sits on sand dune wearing goggles with blue sky

Desert Region

A cheerful woman, comfortably seated on a sturdy concrete bench amidst the vibrant green hues of an inviting park. Her hand firmly grips the leash, attached to an elated canine companion who is captivated by the sights and sounds around them. - Dogtrekker

Greater Palm Springs

A woman sits on the back of a boat with her dog at Big Bear Lake.

Big Bear Lake

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Golden Retriever in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

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A beige bulldog, outfitted in a pink tutu and headband, rests on the grass at Bark in the Park. Nearby, someone in a yellow and white striped shirt bends down with a phone to take a photo. The person also holds blue leashes connected to the dog's harness.

Bark in the Park

Grab your best friend and a leash and head to Bark in the Park Saturday, September 21 at William Street Park in downtown San Jose! Dogs and their people will have a great time at the largest dog festival in the United States with more than 15,000 dog lovers and
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A brown dog with expressive eyes looks up at the camera. In the corner of the image, a red circular badge depicts a dog, cat, and rabbit with the text "Your pet can be featured in our 2025 calendar!" Help Napa Humane capture memorable moments for their upcoming calendar.

Help Napa Humane create a year of paw-sitive moments

Napa Humane is dedicated to promoting the welfare of companion animals through protection, advocacy, education, and by example. You can contribute to their mission and showcase your pet in their 2025 calendar by participating in their Pet Photo Contest. Hurry, the contest ends on September 30, 2024.
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