Take a walk on the wave side

DogTrekkers who live inland know they’re never far from Sweatshirt Land. So when the mercury climbs, those in the know leash up their pups and head for the coast, making base camp in unhurried towns like Benicia, Pacifica, Point Reyes Station (gateway to the national seashore) or Half Moon Bay, all of which are well appointed with hiking trails. Our most recent weekend away was to Half Moon Bay, where early-morning fog gave way to blue-sky days and the shooshing sea was a soothing backdrop for long walks along the gorgeous Coastside Trail. Read more.

Dog-Friendly Fun at Half Moon Bay Brewing

Half Moon Bay Brewing threw a great dane of a party this weekend to celebrate their 3rd consecutive win in the Beast of The Bay contest as the Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant in the Bay Area that was also a fundraiser benefiting the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA. Kayla, DogTrekker’s Research Lab, attended the festivities and sniffed out this report. Read more.

All The Way in Half Moon Bay

Dogs on the beach in Half Moon Bay - Photo Dave Kendrick Dog-friendly Half Moon Bay, at the heart of the region locals call “Coastside,” is part resort, part classic California surf town. Beaches and bluffs are what it’s all about for visitors with dogs, and while off-leash opportunities are few, there are many ways to engage with the scenery. In fact, it’s hard to know what to do first: explore the pristine beaches, scarf up some succulent seafood, ogle the surfers or window shop in the boutique-rich downtown. Read more.

Coastside Chow Down

Photo courtesy Moss Beach Distillery. Fresh-air activities are major draws on the San Mateo coast, and we all know how ocean-scented breeze and exercise work up an appetite in both man and beast. Fortunately, many eateries along the coast welcome four-legged guests, so long as there’s a two-legged companion on the other end of the leash. Here are four worth barking about. Read more.

Half Moon Bay

This dog-friendly coastal community in San Mateo County is part resort, part classic California surf town. Visitors with dogs can access the ocean at several points, including Blufftop Beach at the end of Poplar Street; Surfer’s Beach at Highway 1 and Coronado; and Montara State Beach eight miles north of town. Read more.