Featured parks
Bean Hollow State Beach
Pescadero
This is one of the best dog-friendly beaches on the San Mateo coast.
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Butano State Park
Pescadero
Butano State Park is a dog-friendly park in Pescadero in California’s Shasta Cascade.
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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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Dog-friendly Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey…
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A dog’s spring bucket list for the SF Peninsula
Spring on the San Francisco Peninsula means Mori Point bluffs, Fitzgerald tide pools, Montara Mountain climbs, Half Moon Bay patios, Windy Hill wildflowers, and a Pescadero overnight at Costanoa. Six dog-friendly outings before the June fog rolls back in.
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California glampsites your dog will dig
A curated guide to California's top dog-friendly glamping escapes, from Mendocino Grove's safari tents under the redwoods to desert retreats and vineyard stays. Each property blends wilderness access with comfortable amenities for you and your pup. Glamping by the sea…
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Glamping by the sea
Three DogTrekker-approved coastal glamping destinations where dogs are truly welcome. Mendocino Grove offers platform tents near the beach, Costanoa features eco-resort cabins, and each property provides dog wash stations for those sandy post-adventure paws.
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We love California state parks
California state parks offer wonderful outings for dogs and their owners. From the secluded sands of Bean Hollow State Beach to the trails of Hearst San Simeon, here are eight of the best to visit.
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