DogTrekker’s official spring/summer event guide is live!

Five Siberian Huskies, each with a distinct coat color, sit snugly together atop an orange platform emblazoned with the word "Puptopia." The scene unfolds beneath a vivid blue sky on a bright day—a perfect image to grace any DogTrekker guide focused on spring and summer events where you can bring your dog.

With sunlight lingering longer and wildflowers breaking into bloom, now’s the perfect time to play outside. While you’re at it, why not make a positive impact? DogTrekker’s spring/summer 2025 event section spotlights this season’s top pup-friendly events – all supporting California animal welfare organizations.

Choose from walks, costume contests, wine tastings, adoptathons and other festivals geared toward families with four-legged companions. Your participation funds rescue efforts and medical services that truly change lives. Mark your calendars and enjoy these exciting spring events!

Seven best dog beaches on the Northern California coast

Escape to the rugged wilderness of Northern California’s coast, where the salty air is as refreshing as the welcome extended to your four-legged friends. This coastal strip is dotted with dog-friendly beaches, each with its unique flair and set of indulgences for both hound and human. 1. Baker Beach – San FranciscoA slice of coastal … Continued Read more.

Season of Giving: Support animal welfare organizations in California

Best friend for life concept, girl with her dog at a beach during sunset

As the season of giving unfolds, the DogTrekker team turns our hearts and pocketbooks towards those rescue/adoption organizations that make lives more joyful and meaningful – especially the lives of our loyal canine companions. Throughout California, numerous animal welfare groups tirelessly work to ensure that every dog experiences the love and care they deserve. Read more.

Condé Nast Traveler readers’ top Northern California hotel picks

Stanford Inn by the Sea at sunset. Photo by Stanford Inn.

The #1 priority topic among our DogTrekker community has always been recommendations for the most dog-friendly hotels in California. Here are four of our favorites from Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards list of leading Northern California hotels. Add these to your must-stay list when visiting the Bay Area, Sonoma Coast and Mendocino.

Award-winning California Hotels that Welcome Four-Legged Guests

A contented dog rests beside a gleaming trophy on a lush, green lawn. Sunlight filters through the trees overhead, casting gentle shadows in this serene outdoor setting. The image captures a moment of triumph and happiness, ideal for highlighting pet-friendly stays at California hotels where canine companions are celebrated.

California is home to some of the finest dog-friendly hotels in the country, and 2024 has brought accolades to several standouts. Whether you're venturing into the desert, cruising along the coast, or indulging in wine country, these properties offer impeccable service not only to human guests but to their four-legged companions as well. Read more.