Enjoy endless summer in the San Francisco Bay Area

A person kneels on a sandy beach next to a dog with the Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background. It's a clear, sunny day, and gentle waves wash onto the shore beside them. Both look directly at the camera, capturing a moment by the water in San Francisco Bay Area.

Dana at Crissy Field with Family Dog Rescue, Colonel. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Summer might be over, but the sun-splashed days keep getting better. The San Francisco Bay Area sees some of its Read more.

Sea breezes and sand on the San Francisco Peninsula

A black and white dog on a leash stands outdoors, its mouth open in a relaxed manner. It looks up, surrounded by people sitting at tables in a sunny patio area. The setting is lively, with the ambiance suggesting proximity to the sea, much like spots around the San Francisco Peninsula.

Dog-friendly patio at Half Moon Bay Brewing. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Plan a pup-friendly road trip on scenic Highway 1, which weaves right through Half Moon Bay. With easy access Read more.

Spring rambles in the south bay

dog off-leash hiking on trail surrounded by green grass

Photo by country4k.com.

South of San Francisco, you and your frisky pup have more velvety-green hills to wander in spring. Read more.

Put paws to GGNRA paths in San Mateo County

yellow lab looking into the distance on wide trail at sunset

Photo by Amy Humphries.

People have walked their dogs, both on- and off-leash, for decades on the lands in San Mateo County that became part of the GGNRA after the National Park Service’s 1979 Pet Policy went into effect. Read more.

Take a walk on the wave side

DogTrekkers who live inland know they’re never far from Sweatshirt Land. So when the mercury climbs, those in the know leash up their pups and head for the coast, making base camp in unhurried towns like Benicia, Pacifica, Point Reyes Station (gateway to the national seashore) or Half Moon Bay, all of which are well appointed with hiking trails. Our most recent weekend away was to Half Moon Bay, where early-morning fog gave way to blue-sky days and the shooshing sea was a soothing backdrop for long walks along the gorgeous Coastside Trail. Read more.