Featured hikes
Devil’s Slide Coastal Trail
Pacifica
Devil's Slide Trail is a 1.3-mile paved multi-use trail converted from a former segment of Highway 1, giving hikers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrians access to the rocky heights of Devil's Slide above the Pacific Ocean.
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Gray Whale Cove Trail
Pacifica
Gray Whale Cove Trail climbs the coastal bluffs just south of Devil's Slide along Highway 1, offering some of the most dramatic ocean views on the San Mateo County coast.
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Laguna Salada Trail
Pacifica
Laguna Salada Trail in Pacifica is a gentle, scenic path that winds along the shore of Laguna Salada, a coastal lagoon set between Mori Point and the Pacifica neighborhoods near Linda Mar.
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Milagra Ridge
Pacifica
On the windswept coast south of the City, Milagra Ridge offers views to the edge of the Pacific horizon. This scrub-covered ridgeline is critical habitat, home to Red-tailed Hawks and the endangered mission blue butterfly.
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Mori Point Trail
Pacifica
Mori Point is a scenic headland affording stunning views of the coast. It's accessible via an easy, three-mile trail with lots of interpretive signs and resting points along the way.
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Pedro Point Headlands
Pacifica
Pedro Point Headlands is a spectacular 246-acre preserve of dog-friendly wildlands tucked between Pacifica and Devil's Slide on the San Francisco Peninsula.
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San Pedro Valley Park
Pacifica
San Pedro Valley Park is a scenic park and hiking destination in Pacifica on California's San Francisco Peninsula.
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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Fetch sun and sea on the San Francisco Peninsula
Home to 60+ miles of Pacific coastline and 30 miles of San Francisco Bay shores, The San Francisco Peninsula puts beach adventures in easy reach. Conveniently located between Silicon Valley and the City by the Bay, this pup-focused destination features…
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Explore The San Francisco Peninsula – paws welcome!
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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Where dogs ride the waves
Held at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, along the Peninsula’s coast, the World Dog Surfing Championships showcases talented canine athletes
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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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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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