Featured bars/taprooms
Creekside Pizza & Taproom
San Anselmo
Creekside Pizza & Taproom in San Anselmo, Marin County, is a beloved dining destination for both locals and visitors.
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Salito’s Crab House & Prime
Sausalito
Salito’s is one of those easygoing waterfront spots that feels very Sausalito. It sits right on the bay, with boats drifting past and just enough bustle to make it interesting without feeling hectic.
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Farley Bar
Sausalito
Farley Bar, inspired by the beloved San Francisco Chronicle comic-strip character, offers a charming dog-friendly dining experience at Cavallo Point Hotel in Sausalito, Marin County.
Read moreFieldwork Brewing Company
Corte Madera
Fieldwork Brewing Company's Corte Madera Taproom, situated in Corte Madera Town Center, offers a dynamic experience for beer enthusiasts in Marin County's San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreJillie’s Wine Bar and Shop
San Anselmo
Jillie’s Wine Bar and Shop is a dog-friendly bar and taproom in San Anselmo in California’s San Francisco Bay Area that welcomes well-behaved dogs, also offering dog-friendly dining.
Read morePond Farm Brewing Company
San Rafael
Pond Farm Brewing Company, located in downtown San Rafael in Marin County, is a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts looking to enjoy a relaxing outing with their furry companions.
Read moreSmiley’s Schooner Saloon
Bolinas
In Bolinas, Marin County, within the scenic San Francisco Bay Area, visitors and locals alike flock to Smiley's Schooner Saloon for a taste of California history and a welcoming atmosphere for furry companions.
Read moreState Room Brewery
San Rafael
Located in San Rafael in Marin County, State Room Brewery is a hidden gem that seamlessly combines craft beer, farm-to-table cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere for both families and their furry friends.
Read moreThe Junction Beer Garden
Mill Valley
In Mill Valley, Marin County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, The Junction Beer Garden & Bottle Shop beckons beer enthusiasts and their furry companions alike.
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Marin County: Trails, off-leash beaches, and waterfront patios
Cross the Golden Gate and the whole vibe changes. Sausalito shimmers off the water, redwoods close in around Mill Valley, and somehow five minutes from San Francisco, you’re in the kind of place where dogs are expected at the coffee…
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Dog-friendly waterfall hikes in California: a region-by-region guide
California has waterfalls almost everywhere, but the ones that welcome dogs are a smaller, more specific list.
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Leptospirosis in California dogs: a Bay Area owner’s guide
Leptospirosis is now a core canine vaccine, and Northern California — especially the Bay Area, North Coast, and Sierra foothills — is one of the higher-risk pockets in the country. What the latest peer-reviewed research says about the disease, the…
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Dog-friendly Marin County: trails, beaches, and patios
Why Marin County is a dog's paradise in spring If you haven't taken your dog across the Golden Gate Bridge yet this spring, you're running out of excuses.
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Why Bay Area leash rules aren’t bureaucracy
The Bay Area is arguably the best urban dog-hiking region in America. Here's why its leash rules exist — and why following them protects access.
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Ticks and Lyme disease in California dogs
California reports roughly 1/200th the Lyme cases of New York — and our tick season peaks in fall and winter, not summer. Here's what California-specific CDC data, vet research, and CDPH surveillance actually show, and what it means for protecting…
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