Featured restaurants
Auburn Alehouse
Auburn
Auburn Alehouse is a brewpub located in Old Town Auburn featuring freshly crafted beers and ales, good food and a dog-friendly outdoor patio that is shaded in the summer and heated in the winter.
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In-N-Out Burger
Auburn
In-N-Out Burger in Auburn is not just a pit stop for hungry travelers—it's a haven for dog owners looking to treat their furry companions to a delicious meal.
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Max’s Restaurant & Bar
Auburn
Max's Restaurant & Bar is a family-friendly restaurant with a dog-friendly patio conveniently located just off I-80 in Auburn. The menu highlights local farm fresh produce, and the large menu offers something for everyone.
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Monkey Cat
Auburn
Monkey Cat in Auburn, Placer County, offers an upscale-casual dining experience with a touch of historic charm and tropical vibes. This dog-friendly eatery boasts a full bar and eclectic American cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Nectar Cafe
Auburn
Nectar Cafe, a dog-friendly living foods restaurant in Auburn, offers a delightful culinary experience for both humans and their furry companions.
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The Ridge Grill & Bar
Auburn
In the picturesque landscape of Auburn, The Ridge Grill & Bar offers a delightful dining experience for both golfers and their furry companions.
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Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
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Hidden Falls Regional Park: dog-friendly hikes in Placer County
Hidden Falls Regional Park near Auburn offers 1,200 acres of wide, well-maintained trails through oak foothills, shady creek corridors, and seasonal waterfalls. The approachable terrain works for dogs of all ages and energy levels, with loops you can tailor to…
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Paw-some road trips from Sacramento
Sacramento's big backyard delivers dog-friendly road trips to Placer County waterfalls, Gold Country mining trails, and small-batch wineries in the Sacramento River Delta. Two-room suites at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade make a comfortable home base.
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Day tripping through Gold Country
Gold Country towns east of Sacramento roll out the welcome mat for dogs. Hike wildflower-lined trails at Auburn State Recreation Area, walk through history at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and stroll the 35-mile El Dorado Trail.
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Dreamy Placer County hotels for dogs and their families
Placer County has dog-friendly hotels and rentals from Roseville to Lake Tahoe. Options range from the retro-cool Foothills Motel in Auburn and modern Basecamp Hotel in Tahoe City to pet-welcoming cabin and lakefront home rentals throughout the region.
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Eat and drink like a local in Placer County
Placer County's farm-to-table food scene welcomes dogs at breweries, restaurants, and wine trail stops. Highlights include Dueling Dogs Brewing Co. on a 10-acre Lincoln ranch, The Monk's Cellar in Roseville, and lakeside barbecue in Tahoe City.
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