Featured places to stay
Americas Best Value Inn-Novato
Novato
Americas Best Value Inn-Novato/Marin/Sonoma offers a prime location in Marin County, providing easy access to renowned destinations like Napa Wine Country, Sonoma Wine Country, Muir Woods, Point Reyes, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge leading to San Francisco.
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Days Inn Novato
Novato
Days Inn Novato/San Francisco hotel, an award-winning accommodation with easy access to San Francisco, warmly welcomes guests to the beautiful Bay Area.
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Finnegan’s Marin
Novato
Finnegan's Marin, an American bar and grill meets Irish pub in downtown Novato, is North Marin's beloved gathering place.
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Novato RV Park
Novato
Novato RV Park, located in Novato, Marin County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a prime location just off Hwy 101, providing easy access to nearby attractions such as the Napa/Sonoma Wine Country, Infineon Raceway, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Muir Woods, and Point Reyes
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Dog-friendly Marin County: trails, beaches, and patios
Why Marin County is a dog's paradise in spring If you haven't taken your dog across the Golden Gate Bridge yet this spring, you're running out of excuses.
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Dog-friendly Marin beyond Bolinas and Stinson
Beyond Bolinas and Stinson, Marin County has an entire weekend of dog-friendly trails, brewpubs, and redwood hikes the locals don't post about. Here's where we actually go.
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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…
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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…
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DogTrekker’s official spring/summer event guide is live!
DogTrekker's spring and summer 2025 event guide highlights pup-friendly fundraisers across California. From Pasadena Humane's Wiggle Waggle Walk to the Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash and Woofstock Chico, your participation supports rescue efforts that change animal lives.
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Welcome to spring – and the 2024 event season!
Spring kicks off a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from the Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash and SF Giants Dog Days at Oracle Park to adoption fundraisers, costume contests, and brewery tasting tours. Here are our top picks through…
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