Winter weather can close outdoor patios in Mendocino County, but creative options remain. Stanford Inn's Ravens Restaurant serves meals in their dog-friendly lobby, and Little River Inn arranges dinner in a pet-friendly parlor with ocean-path views.
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National forests and BLM lands offer dog owners freedom that state and national parks rarely do. From Hope Valley's golden aspens to Garland Ranch's swimming holes and Mendocino's coastal bluffs, these public lands welcome off-leash hiking under voice control.
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Sonoma County delivers scenic hikes from Bodega Bay's birdwatching trails to the Sea Ranch headlands and Hood Mountain's rugged peaks. Inland, Tolay Lake Regional Park near Petaluma adds sweeping views of Bay Area landmarks.
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Mendocino County's North Coast tasting rooms roll out a warm welcome for dogs. The Anderson Valley alone has dozens of dog-friendly wineries, plus cozy inns and farm-to-table restaurants that make it easy to settle in for the weekend.
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Glamping lets you camp in style with your dog. From safari tents in Gold Country and Mendocino to retro Airstream parks in Santa Barbara and the desert, these spots offer comfy beds, real linens and outdoor adventure without the gear.
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Mendocino County in fall means warm days, quiet trails and your pick of dog-friendly lodgings. From blufftop cottages and lighthouse vacation rentals to secluded Anderson Valley hideaways, the options are as varied as the scenery.
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Amador County's Shenandoah Valley is buzzing with dog-friendly wineries, craft breweries and a new boutique inn. Most tasting rooms welcome four-legged guests, and historic Sutter Creek adds charm with its 62-building Main Street.
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A tribute to Kayla, DogTrekker's "research Lab" and director of barketing, who traveled California paw-testing hotels, trails and beaches since the site launched in 2011. Known by name at hotel front desks statewide, she inspired everything DogTrekker became.
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Grab a paddle and bring your dog along for a float on California's best rivers. From canoe trips on the Russian River near Healdsburg to outrigger canoes on Mendocino's Big River and rafting the Truckee at Tahoe, wet fun awaits.
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California's 840-mile coastline has some wonderful off-leash beaches for dogs who love chasing waves. From Mendocino's Seaside Beach to Carmel's famous strand, Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur and Coronado Dog Beach in San Diego, here are top picks by region.
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From MacKerricher State Park on the Mendocino coast to Pfeiffer Big Sur in the redwoods and Pismo State Beach on the Central Coast, these paw-tested California campgrounds keep dogs and their people coming back year after year.
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Brian, Tabitha, and their dogs Alvin and Theodore share photos from their California adventures, from Lindsey Lake in Tahoe National Forest to the beaches of Mendocino and Alameda. Follow their travels on Instagram and Facebook.
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