Featured hotels and motels
Suites On Main
Kelseyville
In downtown Kelseyville, Suites on Main offers a blend of comfort and convenience in a historic setting. This curated apartment hotel features six custom-designed suites, each equipped with full kitchens and private entrances.
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Americas Best Value Clearlake
Clearlake
Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Clearlake/Wine Country. The twenty room lakefront hotel features limited boat parking, a private pier with a fishing dock.
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Lakeport
The Anchorage Inn Motel in Lakeport, Lake County, California Wine Country warmly welcomes small dogs to accompany their owners during their stay.
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Clearlake Oaks
Dog-friendly Indian Beach Resort, located on the North Shore of Clear Lake in Clearlake Oaks, offers a serene retreat for travelers exploring Lake County, California Wine Country.
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Lakeport
Skylark Shores Resort is a dog-friendly hotel in Lakeport in California’s North Coast, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
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Upper Lake
Super 8 Upper Lake in Upper Lake, California, is a dog-friendly hotel that offers a comfortable stay for travelers looking to explore the enchanting Lake County attractions.
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Upper Lake
The Lodge at Blue Lakes in Upper Lake, Lake County, California Wine Country offers a rich history and a commitment to providing guests with an unforgettable experience that seamlessly blends nature with modern comforts.
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Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways
California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake…
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Spring splash: where your water dog wants to be
California is warming up and your water dog knows it. From the crystal-clear pools of the South Yuba River to calm Lake Natoma, here are the best spring splash spots to hit before the crowds arrive.
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
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Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes
California's state parks offer lakeside romps and woodland strolls for leashed dogs. From splashing at Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake to camping at Lake Oroville, here's your guide to trail etiquette, rules and the best pup-approved park adventures.
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High Sierra escapes from Sacramento
From Sacramento, you can reach Lake Tahoe's alpine beaches and mountain parks in about two hours. Let pups splash at Kiva Beach, hike Van Sickle Bi-State Park, paddle Echo Lakes or grab a post-hike pint at FiftyFifty Brewing in Truckee.
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Dog-friendly lakes not named “Tahoe”
Skip the Tahoe crowds and explore California's quieter dog-friendly lakes instead. From Clear Lake in Lake County to Big Bear, Shasta Lake and more, these alternatives offer great swimming, boating and shoreline fun with your pup.
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