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Newport Coastal Trail
Westport
The Newport Coastal Trail in Westport, Mendocino County, California, is a dog-friendly 1.2-mile segment of the renowned California Coastal Trail, overseen by the Mendocino Land Trust.
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Westport
The Peter Douglas Trail is a 2.3-mile trail offering a wide variety of coastal experiences, including expansive views of Mendocino’s remote and wild “Lost Coast,” deep redwood and Douglas fir forests, and old-growth trees sculpted into bizarre shapes by salty winds.
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Westport
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is located on the southern portion of the Lost Coast and features a rugged coastline with the Lost Coast Trail. The park offers an arresting landscape with canyons, tide pools, waterfalls, and dark sand beaches where visitors can view Roosevelt elk,
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Westport
The Westport Headlands trail area is a community gathering spot with a rich history of past uses. In the past, this spot was used as a ship landing, and a careful observer can find signs of that history.
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9 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts on the Mendocino Coast
9 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts across the Mendocino Coast, from Albion to Westport, drawn from DogTrekker’s directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties. Every property below links to its full DogTrekker listing with photos, pet policies, booking details, and directions. Blair House…
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Eight dog‑friendly stays between Mendocino and the Oregon border
Eight small lodges between Mendocino and the Oregon border treat dogs like honored guests. From Little River Inn's cliff-top rooms to Requa Inn's salmon scraps at breakfast, each property sits near trails through ancient redwood groves.
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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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Rove the rivers and coastline of magical Mendocino
Few places cater to water-loving canines like Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too. A perennial DogTrekker favorite, this Mendocino coast mainstay runs guided tours and rents dog-friendly watersports equipment on the Stanford Inn grounds. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford have…
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Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
The Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino celebrates 45 years of welcoming dogs with ocean-view rooms, plant-based dining, spa services and nature walks. This eco-resort treats four-legged guests like family, with treats, beds and coastal trails nearby.
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Redwoods, shallow roots, and dogs on fire roads
Coast redwoods have roots just 6-12 feet deep but 100 feet wide. Here's why that shapes where your dog can walk in California's redwood parks.
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