Dog-friendly road trip: Highway 128, Mendocino County

Dog and person in sailboat in Mendocino County

Leaving Highway 101 at Cloverdale (Sonoma county), and heading on CA-128 West, this scenic road offers up many delights, from the Boonville General Store (think deli goodies from pizza to soups and sandwiches) in southern Mendocino County, to Leggett, on the Eel River in the north. In between? Let us count just a few of the ways along this 55-mile stretch of road to make your DogTrekking trip memorable. Read more.

Mendocino wines on your mind?

October is prime time to pack the corkscrew, the leash and your four-legged friend for a trip up north to Mendocino County, Read more.

Cuddle up with your pup in Mendocino county

Little River Inn, Mendocino.

Mendocino County isn’t day-trip distance from any metropolitan area, which, for DogTrekkers, means you’ll want to cuddle up with your pup at a dog-friendly lodging establishment.

Dog-friendly attractions on the Mendo Coast

Dog in the Mendocino Coast Botanical gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Photo by Jessica Bay.

The Mendocino Coast is rich in natural attractions, from beaches and redwood forests to vast networks of trails where you and your pup can hike to your hearts' content. Read more.

Go north to find dog-friendly cottages in Mendocino County

Little River Inn, Mendocino.

Visitors love Mendo for its mellow vibe, and it doesn’t get more mellow than at Little River Inn, a beloved getaway destination family-owned for five generations. Read more.