Beat the summer heat at high-elevation campgrounds across California's mountains. From Convict Lake in the Eastern Sierra to Lake Alpine near Angels Camp, these scenic spots pair stunning views with cool nights and dog-friendly trails.
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Not every dog needs a mountain summit. Flat, paved paths like the Iron Horse Regional Trail in the East Bay and the Whoop De Dogs trail in Angwin offer easy walks with great scenery and plenty of sniffing opportunities.
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California's dog-friendly botanical gardens make perfect outings for leashed pups and their people. From the ocean-view Mendocino Botanical Garden to the UC Davis Arboretum, these scenic spots offer easy paths, picnic grounds and year-round beauty.
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The El Dorado County Adventure Loop packs 45 miles of Gold Country exploration into one weekend, with dog-friendly hiking at Cronan Ranch, wine tasting at Jose Wine Caves and Gold Rush history in Coloma.
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Sacramento leads the nation in craft breweries per capita, and most of them welcome dogs. From Track 7 Brewing Co. in Curtis Park to Oak Park Brewing and Bike Dog across the river, pups and pints pair well here.
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Summer campsites at California's coast and mountain hotspots fill up fast, so book early. Here is a roundup of reservation resources, from Reserve America and Recreation.gov to utility-district campgrounds, dog-friendly KOA cabins, and tips for snagging last-minute spots.
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Sacramento's farm-to-glass wine scene includes two urban wineries with dog-friendly patios downtown, Revolution Wines and Cabana Winery, plus a growing cluster of boutique wineries in the nearby Clarksburg region along the scenic Sacramento River corridor.
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Sacramento's farm-to-fork dining scene is a treat for dogs and their people, with patio-friendly restaurants lining Old Sacramento, the R Street corridor, Midtown's J Street and beyond. Happy hours here are especially competitive.
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Yolo County rewards those who pull off the highway with dog-friendly tasting rooms in Winters, farm tours in the Capay Valley, new wineries along the Sacramento River in Clarksburg and patio dining throughout.
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DogTrekker.com highlights the best dog-friendly wine regions across California, from Mendocino and Sonoma to Napa, Gold Country, and the Central Coast, with an interactive map to help you plan your next tasting adventure with your pup.
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El Dorado County offers everything from Echo Lake hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail to five sparkling lakes in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area. With over 700 dog-friendly campsites and trails into Desolation Wilderness, summer adventures abound.
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Redding welcomes dogs to its iconic Sundial Bridge, which links trails on both sides of the Sacramento River. From the McConnell Arboretum to 60-plus miles of connected paths with foothill views, this Northern California city is a four-paw destination.
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