Featured dog parks
Heartland Dog Park
Gilroy
Heartland Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash dog park located within Hecker Pass Park on 3rd St. in Gilroy.
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Hecker Pass Park
Gilroy
Hecker Pass Park, located in Gilroy, is a 3-acre recreational haven in Santa Clara County within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
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Sip and savor with your pup: Fall winery-trekking
Fall is prime time for dog-friendly wine tasting in California. Skip the crowds and pricey fees with laid-back visits to wineries near Sacramento, in Vacaville's Suisun Valley, and along Mendocino County's scenic Highway 101 and 128 wine roads.
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Santa Clara County’s pet-friendly wine trail
The Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail stretches 30 miles between San Jose and Gilroy, with over 30 wineries and a rich history. Many tasting rooms welcome dogs, and a Wine Trail Passport makes repeat visits easy.
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Dog-friendly restaurants and wineries in Gilroy, CA
Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World, boasts a generous lineup of dog-friendly restaurants and wineries. Enjoy al fresco dining and vineyard visits along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail any time of year.
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Dog-friendly hotels and RV parks in Gilroy, CA
Planning a road trip through Gilroy? Several hotels and RV parks welcome dogs, from the Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn to Betabel RV Park with its enclosed off-leash dog area.
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Hiding in plain sight: Santa Clara Valley wine trail
Gilroy sits in the heart of the Santa Clara Valley, one of California's oldest wine-growing regions with more than 35 family-owned wineries. Many welcome dogs, and a Wine Trail Pass gives you year-round tasting access with dog-friendly stops clearly marked.
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Silicon Valley through a DogTrekker lens
Silicon Valley hides a wine region in plain sight. The Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail links 34 family-owned wineries near Gilroy, many welcoming dogs. At Kirigin Cellars, bring a tennis ball for fetch between tastings.
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