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Redwood Majic
Mendocino
“Redwood Majic” is a serene and intensely quiet property, ringed by towering magical redwoods yet located less than a mile from the charming Mendocino Village. This two-story, 1600 sq.
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Leggett
Redwoods River Resort & Campground in Leggett, Mendocino County, California, offers a delightful retreat for travelers seeking a family-friendly campground experience.
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Albion
SCP Mendocino Coast Lodge sits on a bluff above the Albion River where the landscape reads as carefully preserved rather than constructed—gardens roll down to coastal views, and the main house, an 1867 Victorian manor, shares the property with a modern adjoining lodge. The mix
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Little River
The SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm spreads across a working property where chickens roam the grounds, a working garden produces vegetables that appear at breakfast, and an 1867 country manor anchors the landscape. The collection of buildings—the original manor, a modern lodge, and four other
Read moreSeabird Lodge
Fort Bragg
Located on the picturesque California coast in Fort Bragg, the Seabird Lodge offers a welcoming retreat for travelers and their furry companions. This...
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Little River
. Perched along the picturesque coastline of Mendocino County, Seafoam Lodge offers a serene retreat with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Tucked...
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Gualala
Perched majestically on a bluff overlooking the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, Serenisea Cottages in Gualala, Mendocino County, beckons travelers...
Read moreShambhala Ranch Eco-Lodge Inn & Retreat Center
Ukiah
Shambhala Ranch sits on 180 acres of rolling terrain between Ukiah and the coast, built around a striking custom redwood lodge. The redwood construction immediately draws attention; the architecture engages seriously with the landscape rather than fighting it. The property feels genuinely remote—you’re driving deep
Read moreShoreline Cottages
Fort Bragg
This dog-friendly hotel is conveniently located on the inland side of Highway 1, a short walk to the ocean. Shoreline Cottages is just south of Fort Bragg and minutes from Mendocino.
Read moreSleepy Hollow RV Park
Willits
In Willits, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, Sleepy Hollow RV Park offers a serene retreat for travelers seeking a pet-friendly accommodation. This small park boasts long pull-through sites with a 30 amp maximum, catering to RVers and tenters alike.
Read moreSportsman’s RV Park
Fort Bragg
Sportsman's RV Park in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California Coast, is where every adventure begins.
Read moreSuper 8 by Wyndham Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg
Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Bragg welcomes dogs at this comfortable Mendocino Coast hotel, offering an affordable and convenient base for exploring the scenic northern California coastline.
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Ukiah
Super 8 Ukiah welcomes both two-legged and four-legged guests to its eco-friendly haven located in the stunning Redwood Forest in northern...
Read moreSurf Motel
Gualala
Surf Motel, a bluff-top complex in Gualala, offers a unique advantage for DogTrekkers visiting Mendocino County, California Wine Country. Situated at the...
Read moreSurf Motel and Gardens
Fort Bragg
Surf Motel and Gardens offers a charming coastal retreat in Fort Bragg, featuring beautifully landscaped grounds and dog-friendly accommodations along the Mendocino Coast.
Read moreSweetwater Inn & Spa
Mendocino
Sweetwater Inn is a Victorian mansion that anchors a compound of historic buildings along Mendocino's Main Street, the kind of place where you walk in and immediately understand why people come here to slow down. The main house has the creaky-floor, high-ceilings charm you'd expect
Read moreSweetwater Inn & Eco Spa
Mendocino
In the charming coastal village of Mendocino, Sweetwater Inn & Eco Spa offers a serene retreat for both humans and their furry companions.
Read moreThe Andiron Seaside Inn
Mendocino
The Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins in Mendocino offers a charming retreat for pet owners seeking a coastal escape. With dog-friendly accommodations, furry guests can enjoy their stay alongside their humans.
Read moreThe Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins
Little River
The Andiron’s cabins feel like staying inside a carefully curated thrift store—salvaged wood, vintage furnishings, and repurposed details fill every corner, but never in a cluttered way. The owners clearly spent real time hunting for the right pieces, and the result is genuinely relaxing rather
Read moreThe Madrones
Philo
With National award winning architecture, this Mediterranean compound was once a modest rural homestead and TV repair shop.
Read moreThe Mendocino Hotel and Garden
Mendocino
In the picturesque coastal town of Mendocino, The Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites is a historic gem that offers a unique blend of luxury, charm, and dog-friendly hospitality.
Read moreThe Surf Inn at Gualala
Gualala
Down-to-earth waterfront motel offering free full breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a water-view sitting area.
Read moreTrout Creek Campground
Potter Valley
Trout Creek is one of the few sizable creeks on the McCloud Flats, and is a popular undeveloped camping area. Vault toilets are provided, but there are no tables at these dispersed sites.
Read moreVichy Springs Resort & Inn
Ukiah
Vichy Springs is a sprawling 700-acre property built around naturally carbonated mineral water that bubbles up from the ground itself. This 160-year-old resort has the only naturally warm Vichy baths in North America, with actual carbonation you can feel rather than the chlorinated pools found
Read moreMore Adventures in Mendocino County
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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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
Roosevelt elk, bears, seal pups, plovers — California's North Coast is thick with wildlife. Here's exactly what to do when your dog meets them.
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Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you pack it in and pack it out, and 95% leash up in sensitive habitats. Now, that’s a pack worth howling…
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