Featured places to stay
Claremont Resort & Club
Berkeley
Opening its doors in 1915, the dog-friendly Claremont Resort & Club has been revered as one of America’s iconic luxury hotels.
Read more
DoubleTree Berkeley Marina
Berkeley
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina overlooks the Berkeley Marina, with views of the San Francisco Bay. Dogs are welcome at the hotel, which is conveniently located less than 5 miles from Emeryville and only 20 minutes from Oakland International Airport.
Read more
Graduate Berkeley
Berkeley
In Berkeley, Alameda County, Graduate Berkeley offers a dog-friendly retreat steeped in local history and Cal traditions. The hotel's creative interiors and college nostalgia create a unique ambiance that captures the essence of Berkeley.
Read more
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Berkeley
Hotel Shattuck Plaza is located in a historic, mission-style building in Berkeley, where dogs are welcome. Its name pays homage to Francis K.
Read more
La Quinta Inn Berkeley
Berkeley
La Quinta Inn Berkeley provides dog-friendly lodging with thoughtful amenities and a convenient East Bay location near UC Berkeley and San Francisco.
Read more
Residence Inn Berkeley
Berkeley
Escape to the Gold Leed Certified Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley for a rejuvenating getaway.
Read moreOther places to stay
San Pablo Park
Berkeley
San Pablo Park is a dog-friendly campground in Berkeley in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
Read moreMore Adventures in Berkeley
Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
Read more
Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
Read more
Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
Read more
Best ADA and guide dog friendly trails in California
California is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the country, and everyone deserves to experience them — including hikers with guide dogs, service dogs, and mobility needs. These ADA-accessible trails offer breathtaking scenery without barriers.
Read more
New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
Read more
Bark and Meow Around the Block
Berkeley Humane's Bark and Meow Around the Block street fair returns August 23 at 2700 Ninth Street in Berkeley. Hundreds of adoptable dogs from more than two dozen Bay Area shelters will be on hand, alongside live music, food trucks…
Read more