Food and wine Blog
Looking for some food and wine? DogTrekker has sussed out the stories of many dog-friendly restaurants, wineries, breweries and more for you here. Whether you want to take a tour of the vineyards, sip some ciders in a cozy spot, or just enjoy a dog-friendly patio dining experience—we have it all! So whether you’re looking for something close by or somewhere new and exciting, DogTrekker’s got you covered.
Dog-friendly Folsom: Lakes, trails and historic Sutter Street
Folsom sits at Gold Country's western gateway with lakes, trails, and a vibrant historic district. Water sports at Folsom Lake pair well with a walk down Sutter Street, and Fido Field gives your dog room to run off-leash.
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Enjoy farm-to-glass bounty in Sacramento
Sacramento's farm-to-fork reputation extends to farm-to-glass, with over 200 wineries within 75 miles of downtown. Dog-friendly spots like Downtown and Vine, Revolution Wines, and Scribner Bend Vineyards let you sip and relax with your pup by your side.
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Sunny, convenient Livermore Valley
Livermore Valley Wine Country in the Tri-Valley region features more than 40 wineries in a sunny, rolling landscape rivaling Napa. Dog-friendly favorites include Garre Winery with its bocce courts and patio, Retzlaff Estate, and the welcoming grounds at Concannon.
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Santa Cruz: As much about wine as beaches
Santa Cruz County is as much about wine as beaches. The Santa Cruz Mountains appellation is known for cool-climate pinot noir, and many dog-friendly tasting rooms dot the hills from Soquel to Davenport, including Poetic Cellars and Bonny Doon Vineyard.
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Calistoga with your pup
Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley is a relaxing, dog-friendly destination with hot springs and welcoming tasting rooms. Tour Castello di Amorosa, sip wines at Clos Pegase, and enjoy vineyard views at Cuvasion with your pup.
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Dog-friendly wine tasting in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley
Mendocino's Anderson Valley wine region along Highway 128 is full of dog-friendly tasting rooms where water bowls and treats await. Navarro, Toulouse, and Husch vineyards are standouts, with cozy inns and farm-to-table dining nearby.
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17 miles of magnificence
The 17 miles of Highway 1 from Albion to Fort Bragg hold charming inns, bluff-top trails, and the artsy village of Mendocino. Dogs are welcome at coastal state beaches, the Point Cabrillo lighthouse, and the Stanford Inn.
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Mendocino’s inland charms
Inland Mendocino County holds surprises like the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree in Leggett, dog-friendly trails around Lake Mendocino near Ukiah, and a string of small family wineries between Ukiah and Hopland where tasting is often free and dogs are always welcome.
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Woof it up in wine-country luxury
For a romantic wine country getaway with your dog, Carneros Resort offers luxury cottages with private fenced patios and fire pits. Calistoga Ranch provides 127 acres to explore and a dog concierge for your pup.
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Dog-friendly Gold Country: Exploring Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County near Yosemite is rich in Gold Rush history and dog-friendly adventures. Ride a stagecoach in Columbia, hop an old locomotive in Jamestown, and hike national forest trails near Groveland.
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Fall foliage and dog-friendly lodging in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra deliver dog-friendly lodging from historic Tamarack Lodge to pet-pampering Westin Monache, plus leash-free national forest trails and fall color that peaks at Convict Lake, McGee Creek Canyon, and Devil's Postpile.
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Calistoga on a leash
Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley charms visitors with castle-like wineries, bocce courts, Michelin-starred patio dining and a walkable downtown. Dogs are welcome at tasting rooms, restaurants and lodgings throughout town.
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Dog-friendly Stanford Inn, Mendocino
Mendocino's Stanford Inn by the Sea has welcomed dogs for decades, greeting them with treats, food bowls, and furniture covers. Next door, Catch A Canoe rents stable canoes for exploring the Big River with your pup.
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Bike or hike to the beach
The Bob Jones Bike Trail in Avila Beach is a 2.5-mile paved path from Highway 101 to the ocean, passing apple orchards and a golf course. At trail's end, off-leash Olde Port Beach rewards you and your dog.
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Dog-friendly wineries in Sonoma County
Sonoma County's wine country pairs world-class vintages with a warm welcome for dogs. From the canine-celebrating Mutt Lynch Winery to Kunde Family's guided dog hikes through the vineyards, tasting has never been more fun.
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Halfway to heaven
Hike 270-acre St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve above Los Gatos, soak your paws at Lexington Reservoir, then wind down with wine and cheese on the dog-friendly patio at Testarossa, the Bay Area's oldest continuously operating winery.
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Views galore in Santa Clara County
Mount Madonna County Park near Gilroy packs ocean views, redwood forests, and 14 miles of dog-friendly trails into one Santa Cruz Mountains preserve. Spring wildflowers make it especially beautiful, and nearby Kirigin Cellars offers off-leash wine tasting grounds.
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Beaching it in South SLO County
SLO County's south coast stretches from Pismo Beach to Avila, offering dog-friendly sand, oceanfront dining, and scenic trails. Pismo's Dinosaur Caves Park has blufftop views, while Avila's Olde Port Beach lets dogs play off-leash in the surf beside evening bonfires.
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Chow down in Sacramento
Sacramento's farm-to-fork dining scene is a treat for dogs and their people, with patio-friendly restaurants lining Old Sacramento, the R Street corridor, Midtown's J Street and beyond. Happy hours here are especially competitive.
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Stake a claim in Sacramento
Sacramento makes a great home base for dog-friendly day trips, but you may never leave town. Fall foliage lights up the parks, R Street buzzes with patio dining, and craft breweries like Track 7 welcome your four-legged friend.
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It takes a (dog-friendly) village
Mendocino village and its surrounding headlands are a dog lover's dream. Hike bluff-top trails to Big River State Beach, explore Point Cabrillo Light Station, and dine with your pup at Ravens restaurant inside the Stanford Inn.
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A weekend for romance
Plan a romantic, dog-friendly Valentine's weekend along the California coast. Pacific Grove's Andril Fireplace Cottages, Bodega Bay's rugged shoreline, and Mendocino's Stanford Inn all offer fireplaces, ocean views, and warm welcomes for your four-legged companion.
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Have dog, will travel to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County is a dog lover's playground. Walk the coastal path along West Cliff Drive, let your pup run off-leash at Mitchell's Cove Beach, hike through redwoods at Henry Cowell, or ride a steam train at Roaring Camp.
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Dog-friendly San Simeon Cove
San Simeon Cove offers off-leash beach time just steps from Hearst Memorial State Beach. Hunt for sea glass and jade, watch otters and pelicans, hike the bluff-top trail, then head to Cambria for patio dining.
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