Pleasant Hill in Contra Costa County offers dog-friendly wineries, off-leash parks, scenic trails and a welcoming downtown with patio dining. Nearby regional parks and nature preserves round out a perfect East Bay outing with your pup.
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The East Bay Regional Parks District offers 125,000 acres of open space near Concord. Lime Ridge has 25 miles of dog-friendly trails, Briones features hilly canyons, and Mount Diablo rewards with one of the most expansive views in California.
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Concord has plenty to get tails wagging, from off-leash romps at Baldwin Dog Park to miles of trails at Lime Ridge and Shell Ridge Open Space. Drive up Mount Diablo for panoramic views or cruise the Iron Horse Trail.
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Concord rewards DogTrekkers who linger with scenic trails, craft breweries, and a famous Taco Trail featuring 40 restaurants. Hike Lime Ridge or Black Diamond Mines, then let your dog go off-leash at Fernandez Ranch.
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Beyond the well-known East Bay Regional Parks, two EBMUD recreation areas offer great outings for leashed dogs. Lafayette Reservoir features a paved shoreline loop, while San Pablo Reservoir and nearby trails provide quieter options.
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The John Muir Land Trust protects over 2,500 acres of open space in Contra Costa County, including 1,200-acre Fernandez Ranch and ridge-top Acalanes Preserve. Many properties allow off-leash dogs away from developed areas.
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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The John Muir Land Trust manages over 2,000 acres of open space in Contra Costa County where dogs with reliable recall can hike off-leash. Properties range from compact Acalanes Ridge in Lafayette to the sprawling Franklin Canyon-Fernandez Ranch complex.
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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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