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Stream Trail
Oakland
The Stream Trail in Redwood Canyon, located in Oakland, Alameda County, is a picturesque and shaded pathway perfect for leisurely walks with your furry companion.
Read moreSycamore Grove Park
Livermore
Sycamore Grove Park is a dog-friendly park in Livermore in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreTassajara Dog Park
Dublin
Tassajara Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreUnion Point Park
Oakland
Union Point Park is a dog-friendly nine-acre waterfront park located near Coast Guard Island, just south of the Embarcadero.
Read moreVista Meadows Park
Livermore
Vista Meadows Park is a dog-friendly park in Livermore in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreWashington Park
Alameda
Washington Park, located in Alameda, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, spans 14.71 acres, offering a plethora of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The park boasts Washington Dog Park, a separate 5.70-acre space dedicated to furry companions.
Read moreWest Ridge Trail
Oakland
The West Ridge Trail in Oakland, Alameda County, within the East Bay Area, is a dog-friendly haven offering a delightful blend of stunning panoramic views and serene redwood-filled forests.
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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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Why Bay Area leash rules aren’t bureaucracy
The Bay Area is arguably the best urban dog-hiking region in America. Here's why its leash rules exist — and why following them protects access.
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Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
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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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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most extensive networks of accessible, dog-friendly trails in California. From the paved waterfront promenades of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the wide levee paths maintained by the East Bay…
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