Heritage House Resort on the Mendocino coast, the filming location for Same Time Next Year, has reopened with fresh interiors, four-star service and a warm welcome for dogs. Ocean-view cottages and bluff-top trails await.
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Mendocino County's inland treasures include the Anderson Valley wine road with dog-friendly tasting rooms, the drive-through Chandelier Tree in Leggett and farm-to-table dining in Boonville. Wine, redwoods and warm welcomes abound.
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From GoPro harnesses that capture your dog's point of view to GPS trackers, activity monitors and digital ID tags, these tech gadgets help you keep tabs on your pup and see the world through their eyes.
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California's coast is lined with dog-friendly cabins and cottages, from retro-themed seaside inns on the Mendocino coast to charming 1940s cottage motels in Pacific Grove and vacation rentals along Big Sur.
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A dog-friendly road trip up the Mendocino coast covers bluff trails in Gualala, the Stornetta National Monument near Point Arena, Victorian Mendocino village, and Fort Bragg, with cozy inns and vacation rentals along the way.
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Mendocino County's wine country welcomes dogs at tasting rooms from Frey Vineyards, America's first organic winery, to Goldeneye in Anderson Valley and historic Parducci Wine Cellars, the county's oldest winery.
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DogTrekker.com highlights the best dog-friendly wine regions across California, from Mendocino and Sonoma to Napa, Gold Country, and the Central Coast, with an interactive map to help you plan your next tasting adventure with your pup.
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The Beachcomber Motel and Spa in Fort Bragg now offers custom Pet Suites with lowered dog showers, dog houses, and direct access to a private 3,500-square-foot leash-free dog park. Two suites even feature doggie doors leading to private kennels.
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California rivers offer some of the best warm-weather fun you can have with your dog. Paddle inflatable canoes on the Russian River, float the Truckee River from Tahoe City, or raft the American River in Sacramento.
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The Surf and Sand Lodge in Fort Bragg sits front row on the Mendocino coastline, with miles of beaches, dunes, and trails right outside the door. Dog-friendly rooms come with a pet welcome package and ocean views.
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The Stanford Inn By the Sea in Mendocino has welcomed pets for decades, greeting dogs with treats and food bowls. Next door, Catch-A-Canoe rents outrigger canoes where up to four dogs can ride while you paddle Big River.
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Fort Bragg packs a lot of dog-friendly fun into a small coastal town. Roam leash-free beaches, hike the Ten Mile Beach Trail to MacKerricher State Park, and ride the historic Skunk Train through redwood forests.
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