The Livermore Valley is home to more than 50 wineries, with 23 proudly welcoming dogs. Tasting fees and attitudes are relaxed at boutique operations where you and your pup can sample small-lot wines and picnic among the vines.
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Napa Valley's dog-friendly dining scene goes well beyond picnic tables. Michelin-starred Bouchon, farm-to-fork Farmstead, and acclaimed Morimoto all welcome diners with leashed companions on their outdoor patios, alongside local favorites like Gott's Roadside and Napa General Store.
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The Napa Valley Vine Trail offers a paved 12.5-mile path from Kennedy Park to Yountville, passing dog-friendly wineries like Laird Family Estate and Domaine Chandon. Combine a morning walk with wine tasting and a patio lunch in restaurant-rich Yountville.
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Rain or shine, dozens of Napa Valley wineries welcome dogs right into their tasting rooms. From Calistoga to Carneros, you'll find treat jars on counters, water bowls at the ready, and even a dog suite at Frenchie Winery.
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Napa Humane supports local pets through low-cost spay and neuter clinics, vaccination services and humane education for kids. Their annual Pawsport Napa Valley event pairs dog-friendly wine tasting with fundraising for animal welfare programs.
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The town of Sonoma charms with its historic plaza, dog-friendly sidewalk cafes and walkable tasting rooms. Stroll to nearby wineries, treat your pup at Three Dog Bakery and finish with dinner at a top-rated patio restaurant.
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Gunner, a friendly pit mix who lost his home in the Napa earthquake, is ready for a new family. Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch in St. Helena pairs adoptions with community programs that help people and pets stay together.
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Stand-up paddleboarding with your dog is catching on across California. From SUP PUPS clinics at Lake Tahoe to Dog-Paddle Saturdays in San Rafael, there are plenty of ways for you and your pup to ride a board together.
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After wine tasting in Napa Valley, burn off those calories with your dog at Canine Commons in Alston Park, where off-leash play awaits. Westwood Hills Park and the downtown River Walk offer more leashed options with vineyard and city views.
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Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley is a relaxing, dog-friendly destination with hot springs and welcoming tasting rooms. Tour Castello di Amorosa, sip wines at Clos Pegase, and enjoy vineyard views at Cuvasion with your pup.
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Livermore Valley Wine Country in the Tri-Valley region features more than 40 wineries in a sunny, rolling landscape rivaling Napa. Dog-friendly favorites include Garre Winery with its bocce courts and patio, Retzlaff Estate, and the welcoming grounds at Concannon.
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Napa Valley's "ghost wineries" are historic facilities built between 1860 and 1900 that have been beautifully restored. Dog-friendly Regusci and Flora Springs welcome four-legged visitors to their grounds, picnic areas, and hiking trails for a quieter side of wine country.
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