Straddling Alameda and Contra Costa counties, the Tri-Valley region offers dog-friendly wineries, craft breweries, restaurants and miles of trails just an hour from San Francisco. The Iron Horse Trail alone stretches 32 miles through charming towns.
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The East Bay Regional Park District manages 65 parks spanning 114,000 acres with 1,200 miles of dog-friendly trails. Well-trained dogs can hike off-leash in many areas, from popular Point Isabel shoreline to the remote Ohlone Wilderness.
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Sunol Regional Wilderness in the East Bay comes alive in spring with wildflowers and rushing waterfalls in the Little Yosemite gorge. The Canyon View Trail offers a scenic 3-mile round trip along Alameda Creek.
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The East Bay Regional Park District spans 65 parks across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, with over 1,200 miles of trails where dogs can hike off-leash in undeveloped areas. Del Valle and the Ohlone Wilderness are standout picks.
Read moreThe East Bay and Tri-Valley offer outstanding hiking for you and your dog, from the compact Acalanes Ridge to the 5,000-acre Del Valle Regional Park. East Bay Regional Park District properties welcome off-leash dogs with reliable recall.
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Brian, Tabitha, and their dogs Alvin and Theodore share photos from their California adventures, from Lindsey Lake in Tahoe National Forest to the beaches of Mendocino and Alameda. Follow their travels on Instagram and Facebook.
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Bay Area regional park districts offer incredible hiking with your dog. East Bay Regional Parks has 1,200 miles of trails, Marin County Parks manages 34 preserves, and Monterey County welcomes off-leash dogs at Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley.
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Booking a dog-friendly campsite in California takes planning, especially at popular coastal and mountain spots that fill up months ahead. Here is a guide to reservation resources, strategies for snagging last-minute cancellations, and tips for scoring first-come sites on weekends.
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The East Bay is rich with dog-friendly parks, from the volcanic trails at Sibley Reserve to off-leash romps at Point Isabel with Golden Gate views. Redwood Regional Park, Briones, and Shoreline Park round out the lineup.
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Little Yosemite, a scenic gorge in Sunol Regional Wilderness, rewards hikers and their dogs with dramatic rock formations, wildflowers, and boulder-hopping along Alameda Creek. The Canyon View Trail is one of many routes through this East Bay park.
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The East Bay Regional Parks are a magnet for dog lovers, offering off-leash trails, beaches, lakeside camping, and wide-open spaces across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. But a master plan update could bring tighter leash restrictions to these beloved parks.
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The East Bay Regional Park District spans over 100,000 acres across 65 parks, with most areas open to dogs. Start at Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley Hills for panoramic views and woodland trails.
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