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Sonoma Bike Path
Sonoma
If you are attracted to the rolling, wine country landscapes and historical architecture of Sonoma Valley, the Sonoma Bike Path won't disappoint.
Read moreSonoma Coast State Park
Bodega Bay
Seventeen miles of Sonoma County coast with a chain of beaches — dog access varies beach by beach, so check signs at each lot before hitting the sand.
Read moreSonoma Valley Regional Park
Glen Ellen
Sonoma Valley Regional Park is in Sonoma Valley, near Glen Ellen. The 202-acre park features several miles of trails for dog-friendly hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.
Read moreSpring Lake Regional Park
Santa Rosa
Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa is one of Sonoma County's most popular parks, featuring dog-friendly trails, boating, camping and picnic areas.
Read moreSugarloaf Ridge State Park
Kenwood
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings, and is surrounded at times by redwoods and ferns.
Read moreTaylor Mountain Regional Park
Santa Rosa
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. Spanning 1,100 acres, this iconic park offers breathtaking panoramic views of Santa Rosa and distant peaks.
Read moreThree Meadows Trail
Sonoma
This level and easy trail wind through mature trees, expansive meadows, and the remnants of a historic orchard, providing a tranquil setting for leisurely strolls with your furry companion.
Read moreUpper Meadow Trail
Sonoma
Upper Meadow Trail is a versatile multi-use trail located within Maxwell Park in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California Wine Country.
Read moreVerano Trail
Sonoma
Verano Trail, located within Maxwell Park in Sonoma, is a delightful addition to the dog-friendly outdoor offerings in Sonoma County, California Wine Country. This short, wheelchair-accessible packed dirt trail provides a scenic stroll for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.
Read moreVilla Dog Park
Healdsburg
Villa Dog Park is a dog park in Sonoma County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreMore Adventures in Sonoma County
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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Ticks and Lyme disease in California dogs
California reports roughly 1/200th the Lyme cases of New York — and our tick season peaks in fall and winter, not summer. Here's what California-specific CDC data, vet research, and CDPH surveillance actually show, and what it means for protecting…
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Healdsburg with your dog: where pups own the square
Healdsburg is 67 miles north of the Golden Gate and built around a historic plaza where dogs aren't just allowed, they're expected. Here's how we spend a Sonoma wine weekend with the pup.
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California’s best dog-friendly resorts
Resorts are different from hotels. A hotel is somewhere you sleep between activities. A resort is the activity — grounds you can walk for an hour, restaurants and bars on the property, water access, real space for a dog to…
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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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