Featured parks
Central Park
San Mateo
Central Park in San Mateo, located in San Mateo County within the San Francisco Bay Area, is a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists.
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Coyote Point Recreation Area
San Mateo
Coyote Point Recreation Area in San Mateo, San Mateo County, offers a wide range of outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. This expansive 149-acre park welcomes leashed dogs on many of the grounds and designated trails.
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Laurelwood Park
San Mateo
Laurelwood Park and Sugarloaf Mountain, spanning 225 acres, stands as the City of San Mateo's most extensive park and open space.
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Seal Point Park
San Mateo
Seal Point Park, part of San Mateo's Shoreline Park complex, is a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts and their dogs in San Mateo County.
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Seal Point Dog Park
San Mateo
Seal Point Dog Park is one of the most popular off-leash dog parks on the San Francisco Peninsula, located within the expansive Seal Point Park in San Mateo.
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Best dog-friendly breweries and wineries on The Peninsula
Welcome to the San Francisco Peninsula — where family-friendly travel includes your four-legged companions. From scenic hiking trails and dog-friendly beaches to charming, walkable downtowns, The Peninsula makes it easy to create memorable experiences with your pet by your side.
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Enjoy the outdoors – parks, trails, beaches and more
Exercise and social time are important for you and your pet to stay happy and healthy — The Peninsula makes it easy! With everything from off-leash parks to scenic coastal trails, there’s no shortage of great places to explore together…
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Peninsula dog rescues: Where second chances begin
Peninsula dog rescues are giving dogs second chances through shelters and foster-based groups across San Mateo County. From the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA to small foster networks, these organizations invest in rehabilitation and thoughtful matching for lasting adoptions.
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Dog-friendly hikes on the San Francisco Peninsula
From coastal bluffs in Pacifica to redwood forests in Woodside, the San Francisco Peninsula is loaded with dog-friendly hiking. These trails offer ocean panoramas, shaded woodland paths and wide-open grasslands perfect for energetic pups on leash.
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Best-kept dog secrets on the San Francisco Peninsula
Beyond the tech campuses and tidy downtowns, the San Francisco Peninsula hides off-leash meadows, quiet bluffs and redwood trails that most visitors never find. These are the secret dog-friendly spots in San Mateo County that locals love.
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Sea breezes and sand on the San Francisco Peninsula
Half Moon Bay on the San Francisco Peninsula is a natural getaway where dogs can romp on beaches, dine at patio restaurants with special pet menus and stay at seaside lodges right along Highway 1.
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