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Alameda Creek Regional Trail
Fremont
As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, dogs must be on leash in parking lots, developed areas and where posted, and under full voice control elsewhere, and there is a lot of elsewhere!
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Big Break Regional Park
Oakley
Big Break Regional Shoreline, part of the so-called “Inland Coast” at the mouth of the massive San Francisco/San Joaquin river estuary, was once a massive farm, now submerged. It is now part of the East Bay Regional Park District.
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Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
San Ramon
As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California, dogs at the Bishop Ranch Open Space Regional Preserve must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere, and there is a lot
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Briones Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Although Briones Regional Park is close to Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez, Lafayette and Walnut Creek, there are peaks within it from which you can see only park and watershed lands for miles in every direction.
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Briones to Mount Diablo
Lafayette
The Briones to Mount Diablo Regional Trail connects Briones Regional Park and Mt. Diablo State Park, serving the communities of Lafayette and Walnut Creek.
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Buchanan Field Airport
Pleasant Hill
Buchanan Field boasts a recently renovated runway, premier aviation services and facilities, emergency response services, access to Bay Area transportation and business centers, and amenities to connect the public to aviation.
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Carquinez Strait Regional Park
Martinez
Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline comprises 1,415 acres of bluffs and shoreline along Carquinez Scenic Drive between the town of Crockett and the hillsides overlooking Martinez and is part of the East Bay Regional Park District.
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Contra Loma Regional Park
Antioch
Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a sprawling 780-acre oasis offering a range of outdoor activities for visitors.
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Coyote Hills Regional Park
Fremont
Coyote Hills Regional Park, dedicated in 1967 and covering 1,266 acres along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, offers some great trails to take your dog for a walk.
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Crockett Hills Regional Park
Crockett
Part of the East Bay Regional Park District, the 1,939 acres of Crockett Hills Regional Park were likely hunting and gathering grounds for Native Americans, later were nineteenth century ranchlands, and more recently were part of the industrial history of the region.
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Del Valle Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Please check Del Valle Regional Park website for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) warnings before your visit. Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.
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Diablo Foothills Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Diablo Foothills Regional Park is the gateway to the parklands of Mount Diablo State Park and Walnut Creek Open Space.
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East Bay Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
The East Bay Regional Park District, 90 years young this year, spans Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of San Francisco with more than 125,000 acres in 73 parks and 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, nature study—and, of course, dog walking/hiking.
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Iron Horse Regional Trail
Pleasant Hill
The dog-friendly Iron Horse Regional trail is a multi-use, whole-access trail between the cities of Concord and Pleasanton follows the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way established in 1891 and abandoned in 1978. The completed Iron Horse Regional Trail spans a distance of 32 miles.
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JSX Airline
Pleasant Hill
Escape the crowds and experience a new era of air travel with dog-friendly JSX. Imagine private terminals, spacious 30-seat jets with business-class legroom, and complimentary snacks and drinks.
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Kennedy Grove Regional
El Sobrante
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, offers a comfortable setting for either small or large group picnics (some by reservation) or informal gatherings of friends and families.
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Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
Richmond
The 307-acre Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, offers a beautifully landscaped shoreline picnic area, a fishing pier at a historic site and a hilltop with excellent panoramic views of the north Bay Area.
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Mission Peak Regional Preserve
Fremont
Rising steeply behind Fremont, Mission Peak is part of the East Bay Regional Park District and one of the Bay Area's most dramatic summits.
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Ohlone Wilderness Regional
Fremont
You have to hike or ride horseback to see the Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve magnificent 9,737-acre parkland, accessible only by way of the Ohlone Wilderness Trail.
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Point Isabel Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin County from the Point Isabel Regional shoreline, a landscaped, 23-acre dog park at the west end of Central Avenue in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District.
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Point Pinole Regional
Pleasant Hill
The journey is as scenic as the destination at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a 2,315-acre parkland right next to densely populated Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo.
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Shadow Cliffs Regional
Pleasant Hill
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, located in Pleasant Hill, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Sobrante Ridge Botanic
Richmond
The Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve's 277-acre oak/bay parkland preserves the habitat of the extremely rare Alameda manzanita as well as other indigenous plant and animal species. It is part of the East Bay Regional Park District.
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Sunol Regional Wilderness
Pleasant Hill
Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants.
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Ted and Kathy Radke
Martinez
At Ted and Kathy Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, managed by the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, there is an array of recreational opportunities, making it an ideal destination for both active adventurers and those seeking tranquility.
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Western Railway Museum
Suisun City
To experience California as it was 100 years ago, visitors can embark on an electric train journey through the serene Montezuma Hills at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, Solano County.
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Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Richmond
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park encompasses 2,430 acres along the Wildcat Creek watershed and the surrounding hills and ridges. It is part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District.
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Black Diamond Mines Regional
Antioch
As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California, dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.
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Dixon
Open mid-September through the first week in November, Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon, Solano County, is a world-renowned pumpkin patch and corn maze.
Read moreDumbarton Quarry Campground
Fremont
Dumbarton Quarry Campground, located in Fremont, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Suisun City
Rush Ranch is a 2,070-acre open space in southern Solano County. It is bordered on one side by the Suisun Marsh, a vital component of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.
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Dog-friendly Sacramento River Delta: where to take your pup
If you're scouting a spring getaway that doesn't require a four-hour drive or a June reservation made in February, point the car east from the Bay Area toward the Sacramento River Delta.
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Heatstroke and hot pavement: California dog summer safety
Heatstroke kills 50–64% of affected dogs, and 3 out of 4 cases are caused by exercise — not hot weather alone. Here's what California dog owners need to know about hot pavement, warning signs, emergency cooling, and the state law…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in the East Bay
The East Bay Regional Park District manages over 125,000 acres across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. From Point Isabel's off-leash shoreline to Mission Peak's steep summit climb, these are the regional parks every Bay Area dog should know.
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most extensive networks of accessible, dog-friendly trails in California. From the paved waterfront promenades of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the wide levee paths maintained by the East Bay…
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Dog-friendly patios in California: Your spring outdoor dining guide
Spring in California means one thing for dog owners: patio season is officially open. California legalized dogs on restaurant patios in 2014, and since then the dining scene for pup parents has only grown. Our statewide guide to dog-friendly outdoor…
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Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
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