Glamping lets you camp in style with your dog. From safari tents in Gold Country and Mendocino to retro Airstream parks in Santa Barbara and the desert, these spots offer comfy beds, real linens and outdoor adventure without the gear.
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Mendocino County in fall means warm days, quiet trails and your pick of dog-friendly lodgings. From blufftop cottages and lighthouse vacation rentals to secluded Anderson Valley hideaways, the options are as varied as the scenery.
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Grab a paddle and bring your dog along for a float on California's best rivers. From canoe trips on the Russian River near Healdsburg to outrigger canoes on Mendocino's Big River and rafting the Truckee at Tahoe, wet fun awaits.
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California's 840-mile coastline has some wonderful off-leash beaches for dogs who love chasing waves. From Mendocino's Seaside Beach to Carmel's famous strand, Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur and Coronado Dog Beach in San Diego, here are top picks by region.
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From MacKerricher State Park on the Mendocino coast to Pfeiffer Big Sur in the redwoods and Pismo State Beach on the Central Coast, these paw-tested California campgrounds keep dogs and their people coming back year after year.
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Brian, Tabitha, and their dogs Alvin and Theodore share photos from their California adventures, from Lindsey Lake in Tahoe National Forest to the beaches of Mendocino and Alameda. Follow their travels on Instagram and Facebook.
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Mendocino County's Anderson Valley wine region along Highway 128 is full of dog-friendly tasting rooms. Navarro, Toulouse, Husch, and Foursight Wines all welcome four-legged visitors, and nearby restaurants and inns make it easy to stay the weekend.
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Head inland from Fort Bragg on Highway 1 to explore Mendocino County's redwood country with your dog. Drive through the Chandelier Tree in Leggett, ride the dog-friendly Skunk Train from Willits, and sample wines along the Highway 128 Wine Road.
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Mendocino village and its surrounding headlands are a dog lover's dream. Hike bluff-top trails to Big River State Beach, explore Point Cabrillo Light Station, and dine with your pup at Ravens restaurant inside the Stanford Inn.
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Sonoma County's regional parks feature more than 140 miles of trails through beaches, forests, lakes, and meadows. Highlights include rugged Hood Mountain near Santa Rosa, the Bird Walk trail at Bodega Bay, and the stunning Pinnacle Gulch coastal loop.
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The Sonoma County coast offers dog-friendly beaches, bluff-top trails, and river adventures. Walk the Bird Walk trail at Bodega Bay, hike six coastal access trails near the Mendocino County border, or float the Russian River in a dog-friendly inflatable canoe.
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Rivers offer some of the best water fun for dogs in California. Float the Russian River in a dog-friendly canoe, paddle an outrigger on the Big River estuary in Mendocino, or let your pup splash in swim-friendly waterways statewide.
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