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Montara, CA

Montara, CA

Trails, parks & water in Montara

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McNee Ranch State Park, a dog-friendly hiking trail in Montara, California

McNee Ranch State Park

McNee Ranch State Park, on the southern flank of Montara Mountain, offers magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Mateo County coast.

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Montara State Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Montara, California

Montara State Beach

Montara State Beach is a popular location for visitors who enjoy exploring the beach tide pools or surf fishing.

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Local services in Montara

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Klaws, Paws, and Hooves, a dog-friendly pet boarding facility in Montara, California

Klaws, Paws, and Hooves

Klaws, Paws, and Hooves is a dog boarding and pet sitting service in Montara in California’s San Francisco Peninsula.

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Happy Tails, a dog-friendly dog grooming salon in Montara, California

Happy Tails

Happy Tails, located at Morgan Ranch in Montara, San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the only full-service dog experience on the San Mateo Coast.

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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs

Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs

The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.

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Fetch sun and sea on the San Francisco Peninsula

Fetch sun and sea on the San Francisco Peninsula

Home to 60+ miles of Pacific coastline and 30 miles of San Francisco Bay shores, The San Francisco Peninsula puts beach adventures in easy reach. Conveniently located between Silicon Valley and the City by the Bay, this pup-focused destination features both city amenities and surprisingly…

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A dog’s spring bucket list for the SF Peninsula

A dog’s spring bucket list for the SF Peninsula

Spring on the San Francisco Peninsula means Mori Point bluffs, Fitzgerald tide pools, Montara Mountain climbs, Half Moon Bay patios, Windy Hill wildflowers, and a Pescadero overnight at Costanoa. Six dog-friendly outings before the June fog rolls back in.

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Explore the San Mateo coast like a pro

Explore the San Mateo coast like a pro

The San Mateo Coast packs 60 miles of rugged Pacific shoreline into one compact region, and much of it welcomes dogs. Expect off-leash beaches, tide pools, wild surf, and foggy coastal magic just an hour from San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

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Top dog-friendly beaches in California

Top dog-friendly beaches in California

California's coastline is full of amazing dog-friendly beaches. Fort Funston and Baker Beach in San Francisco, Montara State Beach, Kiva Beach at Lake Tahoe, and Carmel Beach are favorites where pups can run and play.

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Take a walk on the wave side

Take a walk on the wave side

When the heat rises inland, the coast calls. Half Moon Bay's six-mile Coastside Trail, dog-friendly beaches at Montara and Bean Hollow, and patio dining with ocean views make it an ideal cool-weather escape with your pup.

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