Highway 128 winds 55 scenic miles through southern Mendocino County, passing Anderson Valley wineries where dogs are genuinely welcome. Navarro Vineyards offers treats and an exercise area for pups, while Husch and Toulouse pour tastings amid vineyard views.
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Mendocino County 11 wine appellations blaze with fall color in October. Drive the Highway 128 Wine Trail through Anderson Valley or head inland along the Hopland Wine Road, stopping at dog-friendly tasting rooms along the way.
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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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Mendocino County is worth an overnight stay, and dog-friendly lodging options abound. From secluded modern cottages at Sheep Dung Properties to oceanfront pet suites at the Beachcomber Motel, there is something for every travel style and budget.
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Mendocino County is the perfect place to try forest bathing with your dog. The region misty redwood forests, fresh air, and wide-open spaces offer a deeply restorative experience for you and your pup.
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The Milo Foundation continues rescuing and adopting animals from its Mendocino Sanctuary and Point Richmond locations. Adoptions and fostering are booming, but the organization is struggling financially and needs donations to keep its doors open.
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A drive along Highway 1 through Mendocino County rewards you and your dog with sandy stops at every turn. Enjoy off-leash romps at Noyo Beach and Seaside Beach or leashed walks at MacKerricher State Park.
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Little River Inn on the Mendocino coast offers two dog-friendly cottages beyond its well-known rooms. Rosie Cottage features ocean views and vaulted ceilings, while the Llama Barn Suite comes with a private hot tub.
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Fort Bragg's Beachcomber group includes three dog-friendly hotels near the ocean, each with special pet amenities. The Beachcomber Motel offers fenced pet suites with ocean views, while guests without dogs can borrow an adoptable pup from the local shelter.
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Fort Bragg serves up dog-friendly outdoor dining all over town. Silver's at the Wharf has a heated pet-friendly patio overlooking Noyo Harbor, and nearby options range from seafood at Sea Pal Cove to craft beer at North Coast Brewing Company.
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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.
Read moreFort Bragg beaches give dogs plenty of sand time. Glass Beach dazzles with smooth, colorful sea glass, Noyo Beach offers off-leash fun where the river meets the Pacific, and Seaside Beach has roomy stretches for running free.
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