Yolo County, home to the university city of Davis and historic Woodland, is one of Northern California’s most dog-welcoming destinations. Davis is consistently ranked among the most bike- and pet-friendly cities in the nation, with an extensive greenway and park system that includes dedicated off-leash areas and miles of shaded walking paths.

Explore the agricultural heart of the Sacramento Valley with your dog at weekend farmers markets, pet-friendly patios along Davis’s lively downtown, and scenic levee trails along the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. The Yolo County Visitors Bureau can guide you to dog-welcoming wineries, breweries, and farm-to-fork restaurants scattered across this fertile region. With its laid-back college-town vibe, flat terrain perfect for walks, and abundant outdoor dining, Yolo County is an effortlessly dog-friendly escape just minutes from Sacramento.