Featured beaches
Pacifica Esplanade Beach
Pacifica
Pacifica Esplanade Beach in Pacifica is a beautiful stretch of Pacific coastline on the San Francisco Peninsula where dogs can enjoy the sand, surf, and salty ocean air.
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Pacifica State Beach/Linda Mar
Pacifica
The most popular and frequently visited beach in Pacifica is a picturesque three-quarter-mile crescent-shaped shoreline that serves as the northern gateway to the coastline stretching south of San Francisco.
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Pacifica
Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, located in San Mateo County along the California Coast, offers a range of activities for visitors. Dogs are allowed on-leash, making it a solid spot for pet owners looking to enjoy the outdoors with their dogs.
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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Fetch sun and sea on the San Francisco Peninsula
Home to 60+ miles of Pacific coastline and 30 miles of San Francisco Bay shores, The San Francisco Peninsula puts beach adventures in easy reach. Conveniently located between Silicon Valley and the City by the Bay, this pup-focused destination features…
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Explore The San Francisco Peninsula – paws welcome!
Welcome to the San Francisco Peninsula — where family-friendly travel includes your four-legged companions. From scenic hiking trails and dog-friendly beaches to charming, walkable downtowns, The Peninsula makes it easy to create memorable experiences with your pet by your side.
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Where dogs ride the waves
Held at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, along the Peninsula’s coast, the World Dog Surfing Championships showcases talented canine athletes
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Enjoy the outdoors – parks, trails, beaches and more
Exercise and social time are important for you and your pet to stay happy and healthy — The Peninsula makes it easy! With everything from off-leash parks to scenic coastal trails, there’s no shortage of great places to explore together…
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Northern California coast trails, Pacifica to Bodega Bay
The Northern California coast between San Francisco and Bodega Bay is one of the best stretches of shoreline in the country to explore with a dog. Bluff trails, wide beaches, hidden coves, working harbors, redwood-shaded ravines that drop straight to…
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