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Abel’s Apple Acres

Placerville

Abel's Apple Acres, located in Apple Country in Placerville, El Dorado County, is a must-visit destination for those seeking a fun-filled day out with their furry companions.

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain

Big Bear Lake

Year-round Big Bear Lake recreation area with alpine slides, go-karts, and snow tubing, where dogs are welcome on the grounds while the family rides.

Apple Country Christmas Trees

Camino

Apple Country Christmas Trees in Camino, El Dorado County, offers a delightful experience for both humans and their furry companions.

Auburn Welcome Center

Auburn

Placer County is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, epicureans, and history buffs alike.

Barstow Welcome Center

Barstow

Barstow Welcome Center is a visitor welcome center in Barstow in California’s Southern California.

Bass Pro Shops

Rancho Cucamonga

Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga sprawls across nearly 180,000 sq ft of immersive retail space, offering gear for fishing, hunting, camping, boating, hiking, and more.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear Lake

The dog-friendly Big Bear Discovery Center Big Bear Lake is your friendly guide to exploring the Mountaintop Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest.

Big Bear Lake Visitor Center

Big Bear Lake

The Big Bear Lake Visitor Center is your go-to spot for insightful, firsthand information about the area, provided by a local expert who's eager to share the best of what Big Bear has to offer.

Big Bear Queen Lake Tour

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Queen Lake Tour is the longest-running lake tour in Big Bear Lake, offering a dog-friendly experience for visitors and their furry companions.

Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, offers a unique experience where visitors can witness the intricate process of transforming bare logs into exquisite custom woodworking pieces.

Buchanan Field Airport

Pleasant Hill

Buchanan Field boasts a recently renovated runway, premier aviation services and facilities, emergency response services, access to Bay Area transportation and business centers, and amenities to connect the public to aviation.

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Cabazon

Looking for a wonderful, kitscchy roadside attraction? Look no further than the Cabazon Dinosaurs! Your kids and your (leashed and under control) dog will love you for it.

California State Capitol Park

Sacramento

Capitol Park in Sacramento is a lush 40-acre oasis right in the city.

California Welcome Center

Anderson

Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.

California Welcome Center

Gilroy

The California Welcome Center – Gilroy, located in Gilroy in Santa Clara County within the San Francisco Bay Area, is a must-visit destination for travelers exploring the region.

Cannery Row

Monterey

Welcome to Cannery Row in Monterey, California, the most popular vacation destination on California's Central Coast. This historic waterfront district on Monterey Bay was made famous by writer John Steinbeck, who illustrated Cannery Row life in his colorful stories.

Castaic Lake State

Castaic

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area in Los Angeles County, Southern California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. With its sprawling lakes and picturesque surroundings, this destination is a haven for dog-friendly activities.

Castello di Amorosa

Calistoga

You have to see this replica of a medieval Italian castle to believe it—and thousand of people do, each day.

Cedar Ravine Tree Farm

Placerville

Cedar Ravine Tree Farm in Placerville, El Dorado County, is a charming destination for those seeking a festive experience with their furry companions.

Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree

Leggett

Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree Park, located in Leggett, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, has been a beloved roadside attraction since the 1930s.

Coit Tower

San Francisco

The grounds of Pioneer Park surrounding this iconic, fluted tower on Telegraph Hill provide 360-degree views, some of the most impressive in the city. Leashed dogs are allowed in the park but not inside the tower (which at any rate is closed for renovation through

Crystal Creek Farm

Camino

A family-owned choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm in picturesque Camino, California. Located right in Apple Hill, we have a large selection of groomed trees on 20 wooded acres of rolling hills.

Dog & Pony Ranch

Jackson

Take a day trip or stay overnight at the Dog & Pony Ranch -- a private and dog-friendly ranch in the Sierra foothills about an hour from Sacramento....

Downtown Stockton Marina

Stockton

Located in downtown Stockton, the Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade offer a delightful experience for dog owners looking to explore the area with their furry companions.

Eastern Sierra Fall Color

Mammoth Lakes

The Eastern Sierra Fall Color Guide showcases the stunning beauty of Mammoth Lakes in Mono County. This dog-friendly destination along Highway 395 offers a vibrant display of autumn hues that will captivate both you and your furry companion.

El Dorado Hills Welcome Center

El Dorado Hills

Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.

El Dorado Orchards

Camino

El Dorado Orchards in Camino, El Dorado County, is a must-visit destination for dog owners seeking a fun-filled day out. Fido can enjoy watching the kids ride the Apple Ridge Express, a charming miniature train that circles the property.

Frosty Fir Tree Farm

Placerville

Frosty Fir Tree Farm in Placerville, El Dorado County, is a delightful destination for families looking to create cherished holiday memories.

Ghirardelli Square

San Francisco

Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, located in San Francisco County within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, is a must-visit destination for pet owners seeking dog-friendly attractions.

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco

While you can't take your dog with you to walk on the bridge itself, you and your dog can enjoy great views from several perspectives at vista points on either end of the bridge and in the Marin Headlands.

Hillside Tree Farm

Camino

Hillside Tree Farm, located in Camino, El Dorado County, is a must-visit destination for those seeking the perfect Christmas tree in the Gold Country region.

JSX Airline

Pleasant Hill

Escape the crowds and experience a new era of air travel with dog-friendly JSX. Imagine private terminals, spacious 30-seat jets with business-class legroom, and complimentary snacks and drinks.

Mammoth Lakes Resort Area

Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes’ motto is, ‘Come as you are. Do what you love.’ This applies to the surrounding area as well. As the gateway to California’s natural wonders located in the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Lakes is a great base camp and information hotspot for travelers.

Marin Headlands

Sausalito

You've seen the views a million times in photographs, but if you haven't soaked them up in person, well...don't forget your camera!

McGee Christmas Tree Farm

Placerville

In Placerville, within the picturesque El Dorado County of the historic Gold Country, lies McGee Christmas Tree Farm.

Mojave National Preserve

Essex

Mohave National Preserve offers extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes. The preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.

Old Faithful Geyser

Calistoga

Old Faithful Geyser is a dog-friendly attraction in Calistoga in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Panorama Gondola

Mammoth Lakes

The Panorama Gondola at Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, offers a thrilling aerial journey up to 11,053 ft.

Pine’O’Mine Ranch

Placerville

Located on Carson Road in Apple Hill, Pine'O'Mine Ranch in Placerville is a dog-friendly haven in El Dorado County's Gold Country.

Point Arena Lighthouse

Point Arena

Dramatically perched on a narrow peninsula, the Point Arena lighthouse was erected in 1879, destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and rebuilt the following year of steel and concrete. It is maintained today by the non-profit Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers.

Point Isabel Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin County from the Point Isabel Regional shoreline, a landscaped, 23-acre dog park at the west end of Central Avenue in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District.

Presidio Tunnel Tops park

San Francisco

The Presidio Tunnel Tops is a dog-friendly great escape park in San Francisco – a beautiful 14-acre park at the center of the Presidio National Park featuring views, nature, and play.

Railtown 1897

Jamestown

Located just six miles from Columbia State Historic Park in Jamestown, Tuolumne County, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is home to the Historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse of the Sierra Railway.

River Fox Train

Sacramento

Embark on a unique adventure with your furry companion aboard the River Fox Train in Sacramento, California. This one-of-a-kind experience offers a delightful blend of scenic beauty, historical charm, and dog-friendly amenities that will make your journey unforgettable.

Roaring Camp Railroads

Felton

Roaring Camp Railroads is a family-friendly (dogs included, of course) railroad that operates steam excursion trains on a narrow-gauge track once used to haul giant redwood logs from the forest.

Skunk Train Fort Bragg Depot

Fort Bragg

Except for the passengers' smartphones and modern garb, a time traveler from the last century would feel quite at home riding California Western Railroads Skunk Train.

Skunk Train Willits Depot

Willits

Skunk Train Willits Depot, located in Willits, Mendocino County on the North Coast, offers a nostalgic journey through time for both humans and their furry companions.

Sundial Bridge

Redding

Redding's iconic Sundial Bridge has been drawing tourists off Interstate 5 since 2004 and generating millions of tourism dollars. Designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the stunning, 700-foot-long pedestrian span straddling the Sacramento River is an object of beauty and grace.

The Nut Tree

Vacaville

The Nut Tree in Vacaville, Solano County, is a vibrant mixed-use development that pays homage to its historic roots while offering a modern array of attractions.

The Petrified Forest

Calistoga

The Petrified Forest in Calistoga, Napa County, California, offers a captivating journey through time, transporting visitors back over 3 million years.

Tilden/Redwood Valley Railway

Berkeley

The Tilden Park Steam Train, also known as the Redwood Valley Railway, is a cherished gem located within the natural beauty of Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley Hills.

Travel Town Museum

Los Angeles

Travel Town Museum is a renowned transport museum situated within the northwest corner of Los Angeles, California's Griffith Park.

Ventura Harbor Village

Ventura

Ventura Harbor Village is a dog-friendly coastal destination offering plenty of fun for both you and your dog.

Victoria Gardens

Rancho Cucamonga

Victoria Gardens is a favorite destination for dog owners looking to shop, dine, and explore in one easy, outdoor-friendly place.

Western Railway Museum

Suisun City

To experience California as it was 100 years ago, visitors can embark on an electric train journey through the serene Montezuma Hills at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, Solano County.

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine

Oakhurst

The historic Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad in Fish Camp, Yosemite Madera County, is a must-visit destination for rail enthusiasts and families alike. This iconic attraction offers a range of rides, providing a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

Before you bring your dog to Yosemite National Park, read up on the rules so you won't be disappointed.

17 Mile Drive

Pebble Beach

17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey County, is a renowned scenic route that captivates visitors with its breathtaking coastal views and lush Del Monte Forest.

Ace It Bike Tours

Windsor

Embark on a unique adventure with Ace It Bike Tours in the picturesque town of Windsor, located in Sonoma County.

Aspen Glen Picnic Area

Big Bear Lake

Pine-shaded picnic area in Big Bear Lake that doubles as a trailhead for the dog-friendly Pine Knot Trail.

Avenue of the Giants

Phillipsville

Avenue of the Giants in Phillipsville, Humboldt County, offers a scenic 31-mile drive along a narrow, winding section of old Highway 1 between Phillipsville and Pepperwood.

Calaveras Visitors Center

Angels Camp

The Calaveras Visitors Center in Angels Camp, Calaveras County, is a must-visit destination for history buffs and souvenir hunters alike.

Camp Green Meadows

Fish Camp

Camp Green Meadows is a dog-friendly children's camp located in Fish Camp, California, in beautiful Mariposa County — the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Rated 4.2/5 on Google (113 reviews).

Carson Ridge Evergreens

Placerville

Carson Ridge Evergreens is a dog-friendly attraction in Placerville in California’s Gold Country.

Cloverdale River Park

Cloverdale

Cloverdale River Park runs along the west bank of the Russian River in northern Sonoma County.

Coffee with Critters

Mariposa

Coffee with Critters is a dog-friendly tourist attraction located in Mariposa, California, in beautiful Mariposa County — the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Rated 4.7/5 on Google (13 reviews).

Concord California Visitor

Concord

Stop by for a Visit – We’d Love to See You! We’re here to help you get the most out of your stay in Concord.

Cool Patch Pumpkins

Dixon

Open mid-September through the first week in November, Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon, Solano County, is a world-renowned pumpkin patch and corn maze.

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

San Luis Obispo

Tucked away in a quiet corner of San Luis Obispo is the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens.

Del Mar Plaza

Del Mar

Del Mar Plaza, located in Del Mar, San Diego County, Southern California, is a premier destination offering a delightful experience for both humans and their furry companions.

Denver Dan’s Apple Patch

Camino

Denver Dan's Apple Patch is a dog-friendly attraction in Camino in California’s Gold Country.

Desert Christ Park

Yucca Valley

A unique hilltop sculpture garden with 40+ white concrete statues and panoramic desert views. Leashed dogs welcome. Free admission, open daily 7 AM–6 PM.

Fashion Island Shopping Center

Newport Beach

Fashion Island Shopping Center in Newport Beach, Orange County, Southern California, is a premier destination for both locals and visitors.

Feather River Scenic Byway

Oroville

The length of this byway is about 60 miles. The canyon portion of this 130-mile scenic byway route travels east-west across Butte and Plumas Counties on State Highway 70, following the north fork of the Feather River.

Habitat For Humanity ReStore

San Andreas

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in San Andreas, located in Calaveras County within the Gold Country region, is a volunteer-operated home improvement store that offers a wide selection of new and gently used building materials, appliances, and furniture at discounted prices.

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