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Coyote Hills Regional Park
Fremont
Coyote Hills Regional Park, dedicated in 1967 and covering 1,266 acres along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, offers some great trails to take your dog for a walk.
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Garin Dry Creek Pioneer
Hayward
Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California. Note that dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.
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Mission Peak Regional Preserve
Fremont
Rising steeply behind Fremont, Mission Peak is part of the East Bay Regional Park District and one of the Bay Area's most dramatic summits.
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Morgan Territory Regional
Livermore
Most of the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve's 4,708-acre park trails are named to commemorate indigenous peoples (Coyote, Fox and Eagle trails), while other names refer to natural features (Valley View, Blue Oak and Highland Ridge trails).
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Sunol Regional Wilderness
Pleasant Hill
Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants.
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Alameda County Fairgrounds RV
Pleasanton
The Fair Park RV is a great stop for site seeing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreCruise America San Francisco
Newark
Cruise America RV Rental & Sales-San Francisco, located in Newark, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a convenient option for travelers looking to explore California with their furry companions.
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Fremont
Dumbarton Quarry Campground, located in Fremont, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreEl Monte RV Rentals
Dublin
El Monte RV Rentals, a prominent RV rental operator in California, offers a wide range of RV options in Dublin, Alameda County, East Bay Area.
Read moreSan Pablo Park
Berkeley
San Pablo Park is a dog-friendly campground in Berkeley in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
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What every dog lover should learn from the Miranda’s case
A Humboldt County rescue that took 1,200-plus dogs from California shelters is under criminal investigation. Here's what the case reveals about the system — and how to vet a rescue yourself in 20 minutes.
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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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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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Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in the East Bay
The East Bay Regional Park District manages over 125,000 acres across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. From Point Isabel's off-leash shoreline to Mission Peak's steep summit climb, these are the regional parks every Bay Area dog should know.
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