Dog-friendly Marin County: trails, beaches, and patios

Why Marin County is a dog's paradise in spring If you haven't taken your dog across the Golden Gate Bridge yet this spring, you're running out of excuses.

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Northern California coast trails, Pacifica to Bodega Bay

The Northern California coast between San Francisco and Bodega Bay is one of the best stretches of shoreline in the country to explore with a dog. Bluff trails, wide beaches, hidden coves, working harbors, redwood-shaded ravines that drop straight to…

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Seven best dog beaches on the Northern California coast

Northern California's coastline is packed with dog-friendly beaches worth visiting. From Baker Beach with its Golden Gate Bridge views to off-leash Carmel Beach and the sandy cliffs of Fort Funston, these spots are unforgettable.

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Unleash the fun at Muir Beach

Muir Beach is a dog-friendly Marin County cove just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Pups can play off-leash or under voice control on the beach, and nearby hotels in Mill Valley and Sausalito welcome pets.

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California dreamin’ with your dog: 11 pet-friendly destinations

California is packed with dog-friendly vacation spots, from Marin County's beaches and hiking trails just across the Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Cruz's surf-friendly shores. Here are some of the best pet-welcoming destinations across the Golden State. California is a…

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Muir Beach, Marin County

Muir Beach in Marin County is a sandy crescent bordered by bluffs where dogs under voice control can romp off-leash. It is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with miles of trails and views of the bridge.

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Make it Marin for dog-friendly GGNRA trails/beaches

More than 12,000 acres of GGNRA land in the Marin Headlands offer long on-leash walks and off-leash beach romps within view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Rodeo Beach, Muir Beach, and Fort Baker top the list of dog-friendly favorites.

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Off-leash beaches for chasing waves

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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Impact: Marin County

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area's dog management plan would slash trail access for leashed dogs in Marin County from 24 miles to just 8 and funnel all off-leash play onto a single remote stretch of sand.

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Join the mighty mutt march!

Dog lovers rallied at Crissy Field for the Mighty Mutt March to protest proposed restrictions on dog walking in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The march aimed to protect access to Fort Funston, Ocean Beach and Muir Beach.

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Make a splash in Marin

Marin County is loaded with dog-friendly beaches, from off-leash Muir Beach to the magical shores of Point Reyes National Seashore. Kehoe Beach, Limantour Beach, Dillon Beach, and Rodeo Beach each offer stunning scenery and room for your pup to romp.

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