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Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access
The Sea Ranch
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages the Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail, one of six public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community located south of Gualala.
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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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Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree
Leggett
Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree Park, located in Leggett, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, has been a beloved roadside attraction since the 1930s.
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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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Point Arena Lighthouse
Point Arena
Dramatically perched on a narrow peninsula, the Point Arena lighthouse was erected in 1879, destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and rebuilt the following year of steel and concrete. It is maintained today by the non-profit Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers.
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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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Skunk Train Willits Depot
Willits
Skunk Train Willits Depot, located in Willits, Mendocino County on the North Coast, offers a nostalgic journey through time for both humans and their furry companions.
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Camp Noyo
Willits
Developed as a logging camp in 1907, Camp Noyo, originally called “Camp Four,” was the fourth camp established by the Union Lumber Company as it progressed east from Fort Bragg along the current route of the California Western Railroad's Skunk Train.
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Manchester
Located on the stunning Mendocino Coast in California Wine Country, Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA offers a perfect retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly camping experience.
Read morePoint Cabrillo Light Station
Caspar
In Caspar, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, the Point Cabrillo Light Station stands as a historic gem. The Point Cabrillo Preserve, a California State Historic Park, encompasses this picturesque lighthouse, constructed in 1909 on a stunning headland extending into the Pacific.
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Westport
This California RV park and campground offer a unique experience for travelers seeking a tranquil retreat with their furry companions.
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Kayaks, canoes and ocean-view rooms
Dogs love chasing tides and catching currents in Mendocino. Lucky us, Little River Inn gives pet parents curated access to two of the coast’s most memorable water adventures: kayaking the sea caves off Van Damme State Park and gliding up…
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Dogs get star treatment at the Little River Inn
Plenty of hotels permit dogs. Little River Inn has 80 years of hospitality history with a penchant for pups. Treats appear at check-in, fireplaces glow in ocean-view rooms and five heated cabanas let the whole pack dine together above the…
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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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Take it easy on a Big River outrigger
Prefer flat water to ocean swell? Big River delivers. Climb into an ultra-stable outrigger canoe outfitted for dogs and paddle a redwood-lined estuary at the most relaxed pace on the coast. It’s made for first-time paddlers, older pups, kids and…
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Kayak the sea caves of Van Damme
Few experiences anywhere let you paddle in a sea cave with your dog aboard—and this one launches from Van Damme beach, just minutes from the Little River Inn. A local guide leads you beneath towering cliffs and into protected coves…
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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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