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Bolinas, CA

Bolinas, CA

Where to eat & drink in Bolinas

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Coast Cafe, Bolinas

Coast Cafe

Coast Cafe, established in 1998, is a beloved dining establishment in Bolinas, Marin County, California. Their mission is to offer a welcoming space where delectable cuisine meets affordability,…

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Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Bolinas

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon

In Bolinas, Marin County, within the scenic San Francisco Bay Area, visitors and locals alike flock to Smiley's Schooner Saloon for a taste of California history and a…

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Trails, parks & water in Bolinas

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Bolinas Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Bolinas, California

Bolinas Beach

Bolinas Beach is an off-leash beach that can be hard to find, as residents of Bolinas do not openly court visitors and regularly remove road signs.

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Agate Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Bolinas, California

Agate Beach

Agate Beach, a 6.6-acre coastal gem near Bolinas in Marin County, California, beckons water enthusiasts with its nearly two miles of ocean shoreline accessible at low tide.

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Light brownish-yellow grasses on a ridge crest with a dark green forested ridge in the background.

Bolinas Ridge Trail

Leashed dogs welcome on this 11-mile Marin ridge trail through redwood forest and grassland, with views across Olema Valley to Tomales Bay.

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Carson Falls, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Bolinas, California

Carson Falls

Carson Falls, located in Bolinas, Marin County, within the picturesque San Francisco Bay Area, offers a moderately strenuous out-and-back hike that promises stunning views of the falls, the…

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Marin County’s best-kept secret that locals will deny exists

Marin County’s best-kept secret that locals will deny exists

There are no signs to Bolinas — the locals keep taking them down. But if you find the turnoff from Highway 1, you'll discover off-leash beaches, secret waterfall hikes, and one of Marin's most dog-friendly towns.

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Dog’s guide to autumn: 5 Northern California day trips

Dog’s guide to autumn: 5 Northern California day trips

Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.

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Discover California’s dog-friendly waterfalls: A nature lover’s guide

Discover California’s dog-friendly waterfalls: A nature lover’s guide

California has dozens of dog-friendly waterfalls worth visiting, from Alamere Falls cascading into the ocean at Point Reyes to Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite and hidden swimming holes in Shasta County. Leash up and go chase some mist.

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Muir Beach, Marin County

Muir Beach, Marin County

Muir Beach in Marin County is a sandy crescent bordered by bluffs where dogs under voice control can romp off-leash. It is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with miles of trails and views of the bridge.

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Off-leash beaches for chasing waves

Off-leash beaches for chasing waves

California's 840-mile coastline has some wonderful off-leash beaches for dogs who love chasing waves. From Mendocino's Seaside Beach to Carmel's famous strand, Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur and Coronado Dog Beach in San Diego, here are top picks by region.

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Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin offers dog-friendly camping, the five-mile Cross Marin Trail, and an ideal base for exploring nearby Point Reyes beaches. Hike the redwoods, then head to Kehoe Beach for a romp.

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