What can you say about a town that has its own dog park mayor, an
ice cream parlor that provides free licks for Fido, and a
47-acre botanical garden known for its rhododendrons and dahlias, that not only welcomes dogs, but loans out mobility scooters to the physically impaired?
“We’re all dog-crazy here, and our weather is perfect for dogs year-round,” says Johanna Jensen, co-founder of the Mendocino Coast Dog Owners Group (otherwise known as McDog), which helped put attractions such as cherished, leash-free Noyo Beach and the stunning Pudding Creek Trestle on dog-lover maps. It’s safe to say that every Fort Bragg restaurant with outdoor tables welcomes dogs and their people, as do the canine-centric Beachcomber Motel and more than a dozen other dog-friendly places to stay.
From Mendocino to Oceanside, these seaside communities roll out water bowls, patios and walkable streets for four-legged travelers. The bell on the inn’s front door...
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Noyo Harbor Inn in Fort Bragg has two Winter 2025-2026 compelling offers.
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Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) winter promotion at all three properties: Beachcomber Motel, Beach House Inn and Surf & Sand Lodge.
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Team DogTrekker has lots to be thankful for. This year, loyal readers like you supported the work of California shelter and rescue organizations. You attended...
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DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind – whether at home, while traveling, or in shelters. Since June 2011,...
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In the weeks ahead, the golden days of fall will slowly replace peak summer sunshine. Catch the transition on California’s spectacular North Coast. From Noyo...
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