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Bolinas Ridge Trail
Olema
The Bolinas Ridge Trail in Olema, Marin County, within the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a picturesque 10.5-mile trek with breathtaking views of Tomales Bay, Bolinas Lagoon, the Pacific Ocean, and expansive rolling landscapes.
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Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin offers dog-friendly camping, the five-mile Cross Marin Trail, and an ideal base for exploring nearby Point Reyes beaches. Hike the redwoods, then head to Kehoe Beach for a romp.
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Dog-friendly guide to Stinson Beach and Bolinas
Stinson Beach and Bolinas offer contrasting dog experiences in West Marin. Leashed dogs are welcome on Upton Beach at Stinson, while Bolinas Beach allows off-leash romps on a wide sandy stretch.
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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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