Impact: San Francisco County
The proposed GGNRA dog rule would ban dogs from most of Ocean Beach, much of Fort Funston, and all of East Beach at Crissy Field. The Park Service budgeted .6 million to enforce the restrictions.
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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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Tuolumne County (north/Big Oak Flat) entrance
The Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite runs through rugged Tuolumne County, where dog-friendly lodging, dining and hikes line the route. Stop in historic Coulterville at the Hotel Jeffery or take the scenic John Muir Highway through Gold Country.
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Family dog rescue
Family Dog Rescue in San Francisco saves dogs of all sizes, breeds and backgrounds, carefully matching each one with the right forever family. They also run spay and neuter clinics in the Central Valley to reduce homeless populations.
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Lots to wag about in Tri-Valley
The Tri-Valley communities of Pleasanton, Danville, Livermore, and Dublin are loaded with dog-friendly restaurants, pet boutiques, wine bars, and street fairs. Four adjacent valleys offer a refreshing weekend escape for San Francisco and Sacramento day-trippers with dogs.
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Put these hiking havens on your radar
Bay Area regional park districts offer incredible hiking with your dog. East Bay Regional Parks has 1,200 miles of trails, Marin County Parks manages 34 preserves, and Monterey County welcomes off-leash dogs at Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley.
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Sonoma County regional parks with your pup
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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John Muir’s legacy in Contra Costa County
The John Muir Land Trust manages over 2,000 acres of open space in Contra Costa County where dogs with reliable recall can hike off-leash. Properties range from compact Acalanes Ridge in Lafayette to the sprawling Franklin Canyon-Fernandez Ranch complex.
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Make a splash on the Sonoma shore
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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Day by the bay in Benicia
The waterfront town of Benicia on the Carquinez Strait charms dog owners with art galleries, off-leash shoreline stretches, and the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Grab a table with your pup at Sailor Jack's or First Street Cafe.
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Sit, stay and snore in dog-friendly San Francisco
San Francisco may be the most dog-friendly city in California for overnight stays. From the vintage Ocean Park Motel near Fort Funston to Victorian B&Bs in the Mission, the options for pup-welcoming lodging are endless.
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Dog-friendly places to play in Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park's 1,017 acres are a dog lover's playground, with off-leash training areas, hikes to the summit of Strawberry Hill, lakeside strolls at Spreckels Lake and car-free weekends when pups rule the roads.
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