Five dog-friendly stops near Noyo Harbor Inn showcase the best of the Mendocino Coast. Glass Beach, the Noyo Headlands Trail, the Skunk Train, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and the Big River Trail all welcome leashed pups.
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Mendocino County pairs stunning Pacific coastline with dog-friendly adventures like kayaking, Skunk Train rides through redwoods, botanical garden strolls, and winery visits. The Little River Inn makes an ideal pup-welcoming basecamp.
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Mendocino County's inland corridor along Highway 101 features dog-friendly wineries, farm-to-fork restaurants, and the iconic Skunk Train. Board with your pup for a scenic ride through redwood canyons and over mountain summits.
Read moreMendocino County's 12 wine-growing regions produce standout wines along Highways 101 and 128. Dogs are welcome at nearly every winery, tasting is often free, and the vibe is refreshingly casual. Plan a trek from Hopland to Anderson Valley and beyond.
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The Skunk Train has rolled through Northern California redwood forests for over 130 years, departing from Fort Bragg and Willits. Dogs ride free in open-air cars, taking in views of towering trees, river canyons, and 30 bridges along the way.
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Mendocino County is packed with dog-friendly adventures, from the classic Skunk Train to kayaking sea caves with the Little River Inn's Water Dog package. Add uncrowded beaches, botanical gardens, and Glass Beach to fill out a memorable visit.
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Ride the historic Skunk Train through old-growth redwoods on Mendocino County's dog-friendly logging-era railroad. Choose the coastal Pudding Creek Express from Fort Bragg or the inland Wolf Tree Turn from Willits, both showcasing ancient forests and stunning scenery.
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Mendocino County offers plenty of open-air, dog-friendly activities perfect for getting outside safely. Ride the historic Skunk Train through redwood forests, stroll uncrowded beaches in Fort Bragg, or wander the blooming pathways of Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens with your pup.
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Two must-do activities in Fort Bragg with your dog: stroll through Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, known for rare rhododendrons on a bluff above the sea, and ride the historic Skunk Train through redwood forests on a four-hour, 40-mile round trip.
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DogCation contest winner Jolene shares her Mendocino County adventure with two pups at the Stanford Inn by the Sea. Highlights included canoeing up the Big River, riding the Skunk Train from Willits, and spending days on Fort Bragg's off-leash beaches.
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Mendocino County's Hopland Wine Road features 18 tasting rooms, most of them dog-friendly, along Highway 101. Stop at McFadden Farm Stand for organic wines, enjoy the firepit patio at McNab Ridge, and sample history at Milano Family Winery.
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Several Northern California excursion railroads welcome dogs aboard for scenic rides through redwoods, Gold Country, and farmland. Options include Pumpkin Trains at the Western Railway Museum, the Skunk Train in Mendocino County, Roaring Camp in Santa Cruz, and Railtown 1897.
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