Featured hikes
Coastside Trail
Half Moon Bay
The Coastside Trail in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, is a picturesque coastal pathway that winds along the ocean bluffs, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
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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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Huddart Park
Woodside
Huddart Park is a scenic park and hiking destination in Woodside on California's San Francisco Peninsula.
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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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Mirada Surf
El Granada
Mirada Surf in Half Moon Bay is a 15-acre coastal bluff park that welcomes dogs on all paths as long as they are on leash.
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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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Mussel Rock Park and Beach
Daly City
Mussel Rock Park and Beach is a scenic stretch of coastline located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Daly City. Trails climb through grassy coastal hills above the ocean, offering wide views of the Pacific and hang gliders soaring overhead.
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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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Pulgas Ridge Open Space
Redwood City
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 366-acre site near the City of San Carlos and provides trails for hiking and walking one's dog, including a dedicated off-leash area.
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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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Seal Point Park
San Mateo
Seal Point Park, part of San Mateo's Shoreline Park complex, is a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts and their dogs in San Mateo County.
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Wavecrest Open Space Preserve
Half Moon Bay
With sweeping views of the Pacific, it's no wonder Wavecrest Open Space Preserve is a favorite for local dog walkers and hikers alike.
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Wunderlich County Park
Woodside
Wunderlich County Park is a scenic park and hiking destination in Woodside on California's San Francisco Peninsula.
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Bedwell Bayfront Park
Menlo Park
Bedwell Bayfront Park is a spectacular 160-acre nature park located at the east end of Menlo Park on San Francisco Bay, at the intersection of Highway 101 and Marsh Road.
Read moreHeather Dog Exercise Area
San Carlos
Heather Dog Exercise Area in San Carlos, San Mateo County, is a premier off-leash dog area within the San Francisco Bay Area. This beloved spot attracts...
Read moreJean Lauer Trail
Moss Beach
Jean Lauer Trail wanders the windswept heights of Pillar Point Bluff, offering scenic and accessible coastal hiking on the San Mateo County coast.
Read moreMcNee Ranch State Park
Montara
McNee Ranch State Park, on the southern flank of Montara Mountain, offers magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Mateo County coast.
Read moreSweeney Ridge Trail
Millbrae
Sweeney Ridge, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is a hilly expanse of ridges and ravines in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Pacifica, about a half-hour drive from downtown San Francisco.
Read moreWater Dog Lake
Belmont
Water Dog Lake Open Space in Belmont, San Mateo County, is a popular destination for hikers and their dogs.
Read moreWaterfall Hike
Portola Valley
In Portola Valley, San Mateo County, dog owners can treat their companions to an invigorating adventure on the Waterfall Hike in Coal Creek Open Space Preserve.
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Where dogs ride the waves
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