Stop off in Vacaville at the pet-friendly Super 8 Vacaville. Conveniently located off of I-80 and close to I-505, the motel is AAA-approved and 100% non-smoking rooms. Super 8 Vacaville is situated between Sacramento and San Francisco. Beautiful Sonoma County, Napa Valley wineries, and Lake Tahoe are nearby. It is minutes from Vacaville Premium Outlets®, Nut Tree Plaza, Travis Air Force Base, and UC Davis. Our hotel is also a short drive to Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

The location works well if you’re breaking up a longer drive and need a comfortable stop. We stayed here with our dog and found the rooms straightforward and clean—nothing fancy, but that’s the point when you’re traveling with a pet. The motel doesn’t have any of those surprising hidden fees or complicated pet policies; they’re just upfront about accepting dogs.

Begin each day with a free 8-item SuperStart breakfast to get back to the road recharged, and use free WiFi to stay connected and look up local destinations. The breakfast spreads enough variety that you’re not eating the same thing twice if you’re staying a couple nights. After a busy day of sightseeing, take advantage of time-saving amenities like guest laundry facilities, or relax in the heated outdoor pool—which is nice if your dog needs to cool off after a walk through the nearby Premium Outlets shopping area.

The surrounding neighborhood has some decent sidewalks if you need to get your dog out for a walk before heading back on the freeway. There’s enough pavement nearby that you won’t feel stuck looking for exercise space. If you’re using this as a base to explore the surrounding valleys or heading up toward Lake Tahoe, it’s a solid choice for a night or two without having to worry about pet restrictions or extra charges.