Pleasant Hill in the East Bay offers affordable dog-friendly hotels, patio restaurants like Wence's Oyster Bar, and the 63-acre Paso Nogal Open Space with fenced dog parks. A solid base for exploring the Bay Area with your pup.
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Alvin is a lovable 15-pound terrier mix who gets along with everyone but can't resist chasing chickens. Pets Without Partners in Redding is helping him find a critter-free home where his winning personality can shine.
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Shasta Lake is California's houseboating capital, and several marinas rent pet-friendly vessels ranging from basic fishing boats to triple-decker floating palaces. After a wet winter, the lake is full and reservations are going fast.
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The eight-county Shasta Cascade region serves up wild country with seven national forests, scenic byways, and views of 13,162-foot Mount Shasta. Dog-friendly hotels, trails, and small-town charm make it ideal for adventurous road trips with your pup.
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Redding is an easy drive from Sacramento with gorgeous spring scenery along the way. The Sheraton at the Sundial Bridge and the eco-friendly Gaia Hotel offer dog-friendly lodging with riverside trails and patio dining right outside your door.
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The Sundial Bridge in Redding is a stunning pedestrian span doubling as the world's largest sundial, with dog-friendly trails along the Sacramento River. Nearby, you can walk the length of massive Shasta Dam and connect to miles of trails.
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Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly hiking trails for every fitness level, from the slot canyons of East Indio Hills Badlands to the sunrise views on Chuckwalla Trail Loop and a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail at Whitewater Preserve.
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When the Camp Fire destroyed over 14,000 homes, the all-volunteer North Valley Animal Disaster Group in Chico deployed rescue teams and set up emergency shelters for thousands of displaced animals. They rely on donations to keep saving lives.
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Mendocino County has nearly four dozen dog-friendly wineries along the Highway 128 and Highway 101 corridors. From laid-back Navarro Vineyards in the Anderson Valley to family-owned tasting rooms in Hopland, wine touring with your pup is easy here.
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Fall is prime time for a scenic drive through California's mountains with your dog. Three standout routes cross the Sierra and Cascades, from the twisting Ebbetts Pass to Yosemite's Tioga Road and the 500-mile Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.
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Come September, High Sierra cabin resorts open up with shorter stays and easier bookings. The Lakes Basin area between Sierra and Plumas counties offers everything from rustic sleeping rooms with rowboats to upscale lodges with on-site breweries and spas.
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Sierra County's tiny town of Downieville on the Yuba River makes a perfect fall base camp. Sleep in a streamside cabin, fish the river and hike the steep Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail for jaw-dropping views from nearly 9,000 feet.
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