When exploring the charming Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California Wine Country, consider staying at Best Western Plus Wine Country Inn & Suites. This hotel offers a practical base for travelers looking to experience the region’s wineries, with over 30 major wineries just minutes away. The big draw here for dog owners is that dogs of all sizes can stay—the pet fee is $35 per night (or $50 for Jacuzzi Suites) with a cap of $100 total, so it’s worth asking about longer stays.

The location gives you easy access to some solid spots for walking around with your dog. Dog Park is nearby, which matters because it’s one of the few off-leash options in the area where your dog can actually run and play in a fenced space rather than just walk on a leash. After you’ve spent a day hitting wineries or checking out trails in Sonoma Valley, there’s an outdoor pool at the hotel where you can cool off, and many rooms have access to outdoor spaces so you’re not stuck inside.

The rooms themselves are comfortable enough for a few nights, and having those outdoor spaces attached to your room makes a real difference when you’re traveling with a dog—you can step outside without having to walk through the whole hotel. The location also puts you near some dog-friendly restaurants and cafes with patios, so you can grab a meal or a glass of wine without leaving your dog at the hotel alone.

Santa Rosa’s downtown is walkable and has enough going on that you won’t feel trapped in a resort situation. The surrounding area has decent trail access if you want something more ambitious than a casual stroll. Just call ahead to confirm current pet policies before booking, since these details can shift. The hotel staff tends to be straightforward about what works and what doesn’t with dogs, which beats a lot of places that oversell their dog-friendliness.