Dog-friendly attractions on the Mendo Coast

Dog in the Mendocino Coast Botanical gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Photo by Jessica Bay.

The Mendocino Coast is rich in natural attractions, from beaches and redwood forests to vast networks of trails where you and your pup can hike to your hearts' content. Read more.

Road-tripping with the pack

Our dogs Hudson (lab mix; male), Bunny (Red Carolina Dog, female), Domino (Cattle dog/Border/Boston mix, female) are our favorite road-tripper family! We make yearly trips to Mendocino where the hiking views cannot be beat and it's very dog-friendly. Read more.

Borrow a buddy at the Beachcomber Properties, Fort Bragg

Photo by Kamil Klyta.

The "Borrow a Buddy" program is a great partnership between the Beachcomber Motel, Surf & Sand Lodge and the Beach House Inn, all in Fort Bragg, and the Mendocino Coast Humane Society.

Railbike rides with Rover

Skunk Railbikes with dog carrier. Photo by Robert Jason Pinoli.

This summer, discover the Redwood Route in an exciting new way. The Skunk Train's two-seater railbikes and convenient dog trailers provide an open-air, hands-free pedaling experience with an electric-assist motor option. Each custom-built, four-wheeled vehicle follows existing tracks across historic trestle bridges, along rocky creeks and through pristine redwood forests. Read more.

Go north to find dog-friendly cottages in Mendocino County

Little River Inn, Mendocino.

Visitors love Mendo for its mellow vibe, and it doesn’t get more mellow than at Little River Inn, a beloved getaway destination family-owned for five generations. Read more.