Other food/drink
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill San
San Ramon
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill San Ramon, located in the vibrant city of San Ramon in Contra Costa County, is a haven for those seeking fresh and flavorful Mexican cuisine.
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San Ramon
In San Ramon in the vibrant East Bay Area, Café Attila is not just a restaurant and pastry shop; it's a haven for food enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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San Ramon
In the scenic hills of San Ramon, Canyon Lakes Brewery and Restaurant is a hidden gem that seamlessly blends craft beer, delicious food, and breathtaking...
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San Ramon
The Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill in San Ramon, founded by proprietors Eric "Otis" Nostrand, Barry "Just Barry" Mori, Rob "Hilde" Hildebrand, and Erik "Big E" Heth, offers a welcoming atmosphere that harkens back to simpler times.
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What and where is Tri-Valley?
Straddling Alameda and Contra Costa counties, the Tri-Valley region offers dog-friendly wineries, craft breweries, restaurants and miles of trails just an hour from San Francisco. The Iron Horse Trail alone stretches 32 miles through charming towns.
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Paws to the (nice, flat) path
Not every dog needs a mountain summit. Flat, paved paths like the Iron Horse Regional Trail in the East Bay and the Whoop De Dogs trail in Angwin offer easy walks with great scenery and plenty of sniffing opportunities.
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Exploring the Tri-Valley
The Tri-Valley east of San Francisco Bay is home to Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. The Livermore Wine Valley's 40-plus wineries welcome dogs, open-space preserves offer miles of trails, and dog-friendly patios and hotels make overnight visits easy.
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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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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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