Bark early to reserve these primo camping spots

Two beagles in tent looking out at trees

Photo by Jessica Bay.

OK, let’s face it: the early bird gets the worm—or in some cases, the campsite. Mark your calendar six months in advance and either go Read more.

Noyo Harbor Inn, Fort Bragg

Photo by Noyo Harbor Inn.

Fresh from a six-year, $1.6 million renovation, the Noyo Harbor Inn, a 15-room, craftsman-style B&B, accents its more than century-old heritage with refreshed décor complimenting its historic character. Set on a bluff above the Noyo River, it offers easy access to the river, harbor, off-leash beach, walking trails and gardens. Read more.

New dog-friendly hotels in California

Four dogs, two poodles and two smaller breeds, relax on a chic enclosed patio. They wear fashionable outfits that match the cozy surroundings. White curtains and wooden accents enhance the space, giving it a vibe similar to California's dog-friendly hotels.

DogTrekker.com would like to thank all DogTrekkers who contributed to our 2018 reader survey. You let us know that one of the topics you’d most like us to address this year is “new dog-friendly hotels.” Our team has sniffed out the newest in just-opened and just-renovated lodging properties throughout California, both luxury and moderately priced. … Continued Read more.

Take time to coast

Mendocino County is mostly rural, and its extensive patchwork of public lands encompasses everything from national forests and state parks to dog-friendly preserves administered by the Bureau of Land Management. If you and your well behaved, always-comes-when-called pup prefer to wander together without being tied by a leash, head to Stornetta Public Lands, a 1,665-acre coastal haven near Point Arena, where you’ll also want to check out one of the West Coast’s most iconic lighthouses. Read more.