Featured parks
Ragle Ranch Dog Park
Sebastopol
Ragle Ranch Dog Park is a fully enclosed, off-leash dog park in Sebastopol with "small" dog hours daily.
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West County Regional Trail
Forestville
The West County Regional and Joe Rodota Trails offer a combined 14 miles of scenic paths perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and their leashed dogs.
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Ragle Ranch Regional Park
Sebastopol
Ragle Ranch Regional Park in west Sebastopol features sports fields, a playground, an off-leash dog park and group and individual picnic sites with barbecues. The park is noted for its oaks and includes backcountry trails along the prime bird-watching habitat of Atascadero Creek.
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Dog-friendly Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast
Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast deliver 17 miles of rugged beaches, coves, and bluffs where leashed dogs are welcome. We map Doran Regional Park, Sonoma Coast State Park beaches, dog-friendly lodging, and a loop through western Sonoma County.
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A big bark for Sebastopol’s Barlow
A short walk on the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail near Sebastopol leads to The Barlow, a lively complex of food producers, breweries, and artist studios where dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
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Urban rambles in Sonoma County
Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol each bring their own dog-friendly charm to a Sonoma County visit. Petaluma boasts one of the state's largest dog parks, while Santa Rosa celebrates Snoopy and Sebastopol's Barlow district pairs craft beer with artisan shopping.
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Sonoma County trippin’
A Sonoma County road trip from Petaluma to Sebastopol to Santa Rosa serves up craft breweries, off-leash dog parks, wine-country trails and walkable downtowns. Each town brings its own character and plenty of dog-friendly stops along the way.
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Of cottages and vines
California wine country is full of dog-welcoming retreats, from creekside cabins in Guerneville to luxury cottages at Carneros Resort with private fenced patios. Calistoga Ranch even provides a dog concierge for your pup.
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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