Four-paw dining in Oakland

Dog and person in front of firepit in Oakland

If what you like in an outing with your dog is a hip, urban vibe with lots of canine-accommodating amenities, look no farther than Oakland. Read more.

Kayla at the Waterfront Hotel

Photo by Waterfront Hotel.

Kayla at the Waterfront Hotel Kayla decided to attend Jack London Square's Boo! Bark, Brews & Bites Halloween party and spent the night at the Joie de Vivre's Waterfront Hotel, which was just steps away from the fun. Read more.

Sit. stay. dog-friendly vacation rentals

Man rests in indoor hammock with dog watching

Photo by Drew Coffman.

With all of the great hikes and fun places to play in the city by the bay, why not book a vacation rental as your base of operations? Read more.

Sit, stay and snore in dog-friendly San Francisco

Capture a breathtaking moment with your Australian Shepherd dog against the spectacular backdrop of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This unforgettable experience will not only provide endless joy for your furry friend but also yield perfect photo opportunities that you'll cherish forever. - Dogtrekker

Photo by SF Travel.

If there’s a more dog-friendly city than San Francisco when it comes to lodging, we don’t know about it. The City by the Bay boasts dozens of hotels, motels and B&Bs that welcome pets. Read more.

San Francisco is for dog lovers

Addie headed for fun at Fort Funston. Photo by Heather. If there’s a more dog-friendly big city than San Francisco, we at DogTrekker.com certainly don’t know about it. An abundance of open space available to the canine set is one of the City by the Bay’s main attractions for dog lovers. Well behaved pooches are allowed to exercise and socialize off-leash in two dozen places within city limits, including several—Bernal Heights, Crissy Field, Fort Funston—with views to drool over.