Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast deliver 17 miles of rugged beaches, coves, and bluffs where leashed dogs are welcome. We map Doran Regional Park, Sonoma Coast State Park beaches, dog-friendly lodging, and a loop through western Sonoma County.
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Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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From Palm Springs resorts to Bay Area landmarks, California's best dog-friendly hotels earned major accolades in 2024. Here are award-winning properties that treat your pup like a VIP guest. California is home to some of the finest dog-friendly hotels in…
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The 2024 Sunset Travel Awards spotlight three dog-friendly coastal California hotels: Timber Cove Resort on the Sonoma Coast, Laguna Surf Lodge in Orange County and the charming Orli La Jolla near San Diego.
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Three dog-friendly California road trips worth taking: Yosemite to Mammoth Lakes through the Eastern Sierra, Jenner to Leggett along the coast, and Redding to Mount Shasta through volcanic country. Each route features pet-friendly stops and stunning scenery.
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Beyond the Russian River, Sonoma County's northern coast around Gualala offers whale watching, redwood groves, and sandy beaches for a peaceful dog-friendly getaway. Stay at the Whale Watch Inn, hike the Bluff Trail, and explore Gualala Point Regional Park.
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Sonoma County's coastline offers dozens of beaches, bluff-top trails and dog-friendly inns where you can fall asleep to the sound of the Pacific. From Sea Ranch to Bodega Bay, leashed dogs are welcome along miles of rugged, scenic shoreline.
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The Sonoma Coast offers dog-friendly hideaways from Bodega Bay to Sea Ranch, where you can fall asleep to the sound of the Pacific. Cozy inns, vacation rentals and blufftop cottages put sandy beaches and coastal trails right outside your door.
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