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Borrow a Buddy
Fort Bragg
In Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, on the North Coast, dog lovers can embark on a unique adventure with Borrow a Buddy.
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Noyo Beach
Fort Bragg
Noyo Beach is a small but popular off-leash dog beach located where the Noyo River meets the Pacific Ocean in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, along the California Coast.
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Railbikes on the Noyo
Fort Bragg
Dogs can ride the Railbikes. Photo by the Skunk Train. Sit back, breathe deep, and discover an entirely new way to explore with railbikes on the Noyo.
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Seaside Beach
Fort Bragg
Seaside Beach is a beautiful and dog-friendly beach located approximately 6 miles north of Fort Bragg. It offers stunning views and ample room for your dog to stretch his legs and run off-leash till he's too tired to move!
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Skunk Train Fort Bragg Depot
Fort Bragg
Except for the passengers' smartphones and modern garb, a time traveler from the last century would feel quite at home riding California Western Railroads Skunk Train.
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Paws up for more pet-friendly frolicking
The paddle is the main adventure, but the Mendocino County itinerary extras are just as compelling. A footpath runs from Little River Inn straight into Van Damme State Park—redwoods on one side, surf on the other, no car keys required…
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The Beachcomber family welcomes you and your dog
A family-run hospitality group we’ve long admired recently expanded their Fort Bragg pawprint. Siblings Bob Hunt and Pam Amante—the team behind the dog-friendly Beachcomber Motel, Surf & Sand Lodge, and Beach House Inn—added The Wharf Restaurant and Anchor Lodge to…
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Your Fort Bragg dining guide
Dogs are welcome to the tables in Fort Bragg. The Wharf Restaurant—a longtime DogTrekker favorite—just joined the Hunt family’s collection.
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The Beachcomber Hotel Group dog-friendly hotel line-up
The flagship, perched directly on the bluff above MacKerricher State Park, the Beachcomber puts 10 miles of dog-walkable beach and the Coastal Trail right out the back door.
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A family story 50 years in the making
Every great dog-friendly hotel has a story, but the Beachcomber Hotel Group’s might be the most charming one on the Mendocino Coast.
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16 dog-friendly cabins on the Mendocino Coast
16 dog-friendly places to stay on the Mendocino Coast and inland Mendocino County—from cabins and cottages to inns, lodges, and historic lighthouse keeper homes—drawn from DogTrekker’s directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties. Every property below links to its full DogTrekker listing…
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