Featured things to do
Big Lagoon County Park
Trinidad
Please note: ocean side of the sand spit can host sneaker waves. Keep the kids and pets in tow.
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Blue Ox Millworks & Historic
Eureka
Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, offers a unique experience where visitors can witness the intricate process of transforming bare logs into exquisite custom woodworking pieces.
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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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Clam Beach
Trinidad
Please note: dogs allowed off leash on the wave slope as long as they are under voice control and on-leash on dry sand.
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Emerald Forest of Trinidad
Trinidad
Emerald Forest of Trinidad, located in Humboldt County on the North Coast, offers a serene retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly RV and camping experience.
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Moonstone Beach
Trinidad
Moonstone Beach, located just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water fun with your furry companion.
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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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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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Avenue of the Giants
Phillipsville
Avenue of the Giants in Phillipsville, Humboldt County, offers a scenic 31-mile drive along a narrow, winding section of old Highway 1 between Phillipsville and Pepperwood.
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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.
Read moreHounds of Humboldt
Arcata
Hounds of Humboldt, Humboldt's first indoor/outdoor dog park and taproom, is set to open in the summer of 2024. In the meantime, they host dog-friendly pop-up events in Humboldt County.
Read moreHumboldt Redwoods State Park
Weott
Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a dog-friendly activity in Weott in California’s North Coast.
Read moreKlamath Tour Thru Tree
Klamath
In Del Norte County on California's North Coast, the Klamath Tour Thru Tree beckons travelers to experience a unique encounter with nature.
Read moreMa-le’l Dunes
Arcata
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.
Read moreManchester Beach
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.
Read moreSamoa Dunes Recreation Area
Samoa
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.
Read moreShrine Drive-Thru Tree
Myers Flat
In Myers Flat, Humboldt County, along the North Coast, travelers can experience the unique attraction of Shrine Drive-Thru Tree. Visitors can drive their car through a redwood tree or over a fallen redwood log, providing a memorable photo opportunity.
Read moreSkunk Train – Willits
Willits
The Skunk Train pulls out of a classic wooden depot in downtown Willits and climbs into genuine redwood forest—the kind where the light gets green and muffled, and the track curves through tunnels hand-carved from stone over a century ago. This isn’t a theme-park railroad;
Read moreTrees of Mystery
Klamath
Located in the Redwood Empire in Del Norte County, Trees of Mystery is California's premier nature attraction on the North coast!
Read moreVillage Camper Inn
Crescent City
Village Camper Inn, located in Crescent City, Del Norte County, offers a prime location between the Pacific Ocean and the Redwood National Park.
Read moreWestport Beach RV and Camping
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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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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