Pleasanton
Pleasanton, located in the picturesque Tri-Valley region of Northern California, is a dog-friendly destination that welcomes visitors and their furry companions. The city's lush parks, including the dog-friendly Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area and Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, provide an ideal setting for outdoor activities with your four-legged friend.
Pleasanton's charming downtown area is home to several dog-friendly cafes and restaurants, offering a delightful culinary experience for both you and your canine companion. The city's unique boutiques and specialty stores provide a memorable shopping experience for you and your loyal pet.
A variety of dog-friendly accommodations, ranging from cozy bed and breakfasts to modern hotels, ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. With its welcoming atmosphere, scenic beauty, and numerous outdoor activities, Pleasanton is an ideal destination for a pet-friendly getaway.
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Call it a night in the Tri-Valley
Sure, you could commute from the Bay Area or Sacramento, but why not make a weekend of it? After a day of hiking or touring the wine or craft-beer trails, it’s nice to stay for dinner, pull into a nearby hotel and spend the night. By our count, more than two dozen Tri-Valley hotels welcome four-legged visitors (use the handy dog-friendly check box at visittrivalley.com to filter hotels).
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Not all tri-valley trails are made for walking
Think of a trail, and you probably envision a path for hiking or biking, right? In the Tri-Valley, however, not all trails are made for ambulating from place to place. The region also boasts a Beer Trail, a Wine Trail and an Ice Cream Trail. Each is a collection of establishments, many of them dog-friendly, where you can indulge in your passion for brew, vino or tasty treats.
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In the Tri-Valley, wide open space for you and your dog
The story behind why the Tri-Valley region has more open space than urban sprawl is long and complex, but there’s no arguing with the results! All four towns in the region are situated in close proximity to parcels within the vast East Bay Regional Park system, where dogs can hike with their people off-leash in many open-space and undeveloped areas, provided they are under strict voice control at all times.
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Tri-valley: trails to treats
The Bay Area’s Tri-Valley region, just 45 minutes east of San Francisco, is a sunny paradise for hiking dogs and their people, rewarding both with lots of wide open spaces and scenic vistas. The four cities that make up the Tri-Valley region, Pleasanton, Danville, Dublin and Livermore, each have something special to offer DogTrekkers.
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Pull up a pillow (and a dog bed) and stay the night
While the Tri-Valley region is within easy commuting distance of the Bay Area and Sacramento, after a day of hiking or touring the wine or craft beer trails, it’s always nice to stay for dinner, pull into a nearby hotel and spend the night. Tri-Valley has accommodations to fit any taste or budget and by our count, over two-dozen are dog-friendly. The Hyatt House in Pleasanton even has their own resident dog who hangs out in reception.
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What and where is Tri-Valley?
Three valleys and four cities make up the Tri-Valley region, which away from urban areas is characterized by rolling hills studded with gnarly oaks and sprawling vineyards. It’s less than an hour from San Francisco or Sacramento, straddling the line between Alameda and Contra Costa counties on the “sunny side” of the bay. Dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, wineries and craft breweries abound as you explore the three valleys—Livermore, Amador and San Ramon—from which the region takes its name.
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