Water Fun
Hurkey Creek Park
Hurkey Creek Park, situated just 4 miles southeast of Mountain Center in the San Jacinto Mountains of Riverside County, Southern…
Lake Fulmor
Most people who have heard of Lake Fulmor – and there aren’t many – know it for its fishing, but…
Lake Gregory Regional Park
Located in the community of Crestline, Lake Gregory Regional Park is a hidden gem tucked in the cool cedar and…
Valentine Lake
There are two routes to Valentine Lake. The Valentine Lake trail begins east of Sherwin Campground. Alternatively, the Sherwin Creek…
Sherwin Lakes
Sherwin Lakes is a popular dog walking area for Mammoth locals, with a convenient location near town. This hike has…
Mammoth Rock Trail
Dog-friendly Mammoth Rock Trail in Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, is a picturesque hiking destination in the Eastern Sierra region. This…
Lakes Basin Path
The Lakes Basin Path, a 5.3-mile paved multi-use trail in Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, offers a picturesque journey for outdoor…
Bonita Falls Trail
Bonita Falls Trail in Lytle Creek, Southern California, offers a refreshing outdoor experience for both hikers and their furry companions.…
Duck Pass Trail
The dog-friendly Duck Pass Trail scales the forested hillside behind Coldwater Campground and goes past Arrowhead, Skelton, and Barney lakes…
Panorama Dome Trail
Panorama Dome Trail begins on Lake Mary Road near the junction with Twin lakes Road. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Coldwater-George Trail
The dog-friendly Coldwater-George Trail spans approximately 3 miles and boasts a predominantly flat terrain, making it ideal for families with…
Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a popular camping and fishing destination located at the base of Mammoth Mountain's southeastern slope.
Twin Falls Overlook
Access this scenic vista and parking area from Lakes Basin Path and enjoy a panoramic view of Twin Lakes falls,…
Crystal Lake Trail
Crystal Lake Trail is a scenic 3.2-mile out-and-back hike with stunning panoramic views of Mammoth Lakes Basin.
Lake George
At an elevation of 9,250 feet, Lake George is the highest road-accessible lake in Lakes Basin. While swimming isn't permitted…
Mammoth Pass Trail
Specializing in dog-friendly travel, they recommend exploring the scenic Mammoth Pass Trail in Mammoth Lakes, Mono County. This 3.5-mile (one-way)…
Virginia Lakes Resort
At 9,770 feet in elevation, this summertime resort is one of the highest in the state. Elevation on some nearby…
Lewis Falls
Lewis Falls Trail in Azusa, California, is a delightful 0.5-mile path perfect for visitors seeking a serene waterfall experience. This…
Family Kayak Adventure Center
Family Kayak Adventure Center in San Diego County is a premier destination for water fun that caters to the whole…
Del Mar Dog-Friendly North Beach
North Beach, affectionately called “Dog Beach” by dog owners, is located north of 29th Street and stretches nearly one-half mile…
Del Mar City Beach
Del Mar Beach stretches from 15th Street near Seagrove Park and Powerhouse Park northward to the cliffs at North Beach…
Main Beach – Del Mar
Del Mar, located in San Diego County along the California Coast, boasts a long-standing reputation as a dog-friendly city. Since…
South Beach – Del Mar
Del Mar, located in San Diego County along the California Coast, offers a delightful beach experience for both dogs and…
Indian Pools
Indian Pools, located along Big Creek in Fresno County’s Central Valley, offers a refreshing escape for both humans and their…
Kern River Canyon
Kern River Canyon is a canyon in Kern County, California. It is located east of Bakersfield, and connects the San…
SUP Pups Paddleboard
SUP Pups offers paddleboard lessons and tours with you dog. Take your dog out on a lesson to tour San Diego…
Coronado Dog Beach
Coronado’s Dog Beach offers leash-free fun year-round and is conveniently located across from Sunset Park on Ocean Boulevard, adjacent to…
Seaforth Boat Rentals
Seaforth Boat Rentals in San Diego offers a premier boating experience for both humans and their four-legged companions. As the…
Aqua Adventures
From kayaks, to stand up paddleboards and canoes, Aqua Adventures offers retail sales, lessons, rentals, local tours and multi-day adventures…
Zephyr Cove Resort
Tahoe abounds with dog-friendly places to stay, but for location and convenience, it’s hard to beat Zephyr Cove Resort. While…
North Beach at Zephyr Cove Resort
Dogs aren't allowed on the beautiful, sandy beach at Zephyr Cove Resort, but you're welcome to take them to the
Nevada Beach and Campground
Dog-friendly Nevada Beach is located about a mile from the parking lot at Highway 50 and Kahle Drive.
Regan Memorial City Beach
Regan Memorial City Beach is a pretty little beach tucked away in one of South Lake Tahoe's oldest neighborhoods. The…
Catalina Express – Dana Point
Catalina Express – Dana Point offers a convenient and dog-friendly way to embark on an island adventure. With year-round service…
Patton Landing
Patton Landing is a small rocky beach that has picnic tables, restrooms and a nature trail. This beach is great…
Tahoe Keys Boat Rentals
With 10 convenient locations,Tahoesports is the largest Lake Tahoe rental company on the South Shore. We are a family-owned, all-seasons…
Main Beach
Dog-friendly Main Beach is the largest and most popular stretch of beach in Laguna Beach, located at the intersection of…
Eaton Canyon Falls
Eaton Canyon Falls in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water fun.…
Lake Forest Beach
Lake Forest Beach in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a serene destination for water fun enthusiasts and their furry companions.…
Kiva Beach
Dog-friendly Kiva Beach offers a strip of lakefront beach at the mouth of Taylor Creek on Tahoe's southwest shore.
Taylor Creek
Taylor Creek is located on the west side of Highway 89, just north of Camp Richardson Road. Overnight camping is…
Donner Lake
Donner Lake in Truckee, Nevada County, is a popular destination in the Gold Country region, offering a variety of activities…
Echo Lake
This scenic area at Echo Summit is justifiably popular with DogTrekkers as leashes are not required away from developed areas.
Fallen Leaf Lake
Nestled (oops!) amidst the stunning natural beauty of South Lake Tahoe, just a stone’s throw away from the bustling California…
Lakeridge Camping & Boating Resort
Lakeridge Camping & Boating Resort in Sanger, Fresno County, Central Valley, offers a dog-friendly retreat for travelers seeking a serene…
Chambers Beach
Chambers Beach, located one mile south of Homewood on Hwy. 89 in Tahoma, El Dorado County, California, is a picturesque…
Corona del Mar Main Beach
Corona del Mar Main Beach, located in Orange County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water enthusiasts…
Hurricane Bay
Hurricane Bay Beach is located on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore where local homeowners moor their boats in this beautiful bay.…
Pirate Coast Paddle Company
Pirate Coast Paddle Company is a Stand Up Paddle Board/Kayak business; lessons, tours, events, kids camps, and excursions. The Pirate…
Balboa Beach
Balboa Beach, located on the Orange County coast in California, offers a delightful seaside escape for both humans and their…
Donner Lake Watersports
Donner Lake Watersports offers dog-friendly kayaks and canoes for rent in Truckee, Nevada County. Visitors can enjoy exploring the stunning…
Obexer’s General Store
Obexer's Boat Company is a family-owned and operated full-service marina on Lake Tahoe's beautiful West Shore. In addition to everything…
Balboa Island Ferry
Since 1919, Balboa Island Ferry has been a staple in Newport Beach, California, providing seamless transportation for drivers, cyclists, and…
The Forks Resort
The Forks Resort on Bass Lake, family-owned and operated for three generations, is a renowned traditional family vacation destination in…
Newport/Balboa Boat Rentals
Newport/Balboa Boat Rentals, a long-standing establishment in Newport Beach, Orange County, has been family owned and operated since 1992. Their…
Newport/Balboa 61
Located in the charming coastal town of Balboa in Orange County, Newport/Balboa 61 is a family-owned and operated business that…
The Fun Zone Boat Company
In Balboa, along the Orange County, California Coast, The Fun Zone Boat Company offers a delightful water adventure for dog…
Marina Boat Rentals
Located in the heart of the historic Balboa Fun Zone waterfront, Newport Beach Boat Rentals is home to Newport Harbor’s…
Marina 61
Marina 61, located in the heart of the historic Balboa Fun Zone waterfront in Orange County, California, offers a delightful…
Bass Lake Boat Rentals & Water Sports
Bass Lake Boat Rentals & Water Sports, located in Bass Lake, Yosemite Madera County, offers an unparalleled selection of watercraft…
The Pines Resort
The Pines Resort, a full-service resort and conference center on Bass Lake, 17 miles from Yosemite National Park’s Wawona entrance,…
Bass Lake
Bass Lake, located eight miles from Oakhurst in the Sierra Nevada foothills at 3,400 feet elevation, offers a picturesque setting…
Newport Beach
Newport Beach includes more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove…
Union Reservoir
Union Reservoir, located in the Stanislaus National Forest in Bear Valley, Calaveras County, offers a serene escape at an elevation…
Utica Reservoir
Utica Reservoir, located near Bear Valley in Calaveras County’s Gold Country, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Plasse’s Resort
Plasse's is a summer resort in the old-fashioned sense: Founded in 1853, it's one of the oldest private campgrounds in…
Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary
The 13-acre Tujunga Ponds site in Sunland was acquired by the Department in 1978, following the CalTrans completion of the…
Echo Park Lake
Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Southern California, offers a range of activities for visitors and their…
Long Lake
Long Lake is a picture-perfect Sierra getaway spot with crystal-clear waters surrounded by granite outcrops. Getting there requires a half-mile…
Catalina Express
Catalina Express takes you to Catalina Island in just an hour with year round service and up to 30 daily…
Bassi Falls
What you see at Bassi Falls depends on when you go. In spring, the melt-water cascade tumbles violently 109 feet over…
Catalina Express – San Pedro
Located at Berth 95, Catalina Express in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, offers a convenient gateway to Catalina Island with…
Eastman Lake
Eastman Lake is nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills surrounded by grasslands and blue oaks. The lake was created by
Sierra Nevada Adventure Company
Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, located in Arnold, California, is a go-to destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking quality gear, clothing, footwear,…
Rainbow Pool
Rainbow Pool, on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River, is a family-friendly spot with picnic tables, restrooms and a…
Lake Alpine Recreation Area
Lake Alpine is a High Sierra gem sitting in a forested bowl at 7,350 feet just below Ebbett's Pass on Highway…
Moccasin Point Marina
Moccasin Point Marina on Lake Don Pedro is the ideal destination to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.…
Hensley Lake
Hensley Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera, Yosemite Madera County, is a serene 1,500-acre reservoir formed by…
Lake Almanor
Lake Almanor, located in Chester, Plumas County, within the stunning Shasta Cascade region, offers a picturesque destination for water fun…
County Line Beach
Located along the Malibu coast in Los Angeles County, County Line Beach is a popular destination for surfers and divers…
Rollins Lake
Escape to the country at Rollins Lake, just off I-80, 2 miles from Colfax. This picturesque destination in the Gold…
Don Pedro Lake
Don Pedro Lake is a recreational gem in the Sierra Nevada foothills of the Stanislaus National Forest located near the communities of…
Leo Carrillo State Park & State Beach
Leo Carrillo State Park & State Beach, located in Malibu along the Los Angeles County coast, offers 1.5 miles of…
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Important: All access to the waterfall and fall’s pool area at McArthur Burney Falls MSP will be closed due to…
Feather Falls
Scenic area in Plumas National Forest encompasses three branches of the Feather River. A moderate-level, nine-mile loop trail leads to…
Englebright Lake
Harry L. Englebright Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed reservoir off of Hwy 20 just west of Penn…
Hopper Boat Rentals
Hopper Boat Rentals in Oxnard, Ventura County, Southern California, offers a wide selection of U-Drive boats for those looking to…
Camanche Lake
Camanche Lake, a popular recreation destination with 56 miles of shoreline, sits behind Camanche Dam, built to impound and prevent…
Harbor Cove Beach (Mother’s Beach)
Harbor Cove Beach, also known as “Mother’s Beach,” is a beloved destination in Ventura, California, offering a safe and family-friendly…
Silver Strand Beach
Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard, Ventura County, along the California Coast, is a haven for water enthusiasts and beach lovers…
Surfer’s Point Beach
Surfer’s Point Beach, located off Figueroa Street in Ventura, is renowned as one of California’s top surfing and windsurfing destinations.…
Mondos Beach
Mondos Beach in Ventura, Ventura County, California, is a versatile destination catering to families, sunbathers, beginner surfers, stand-up paddleboarders, and…
Bidwell Canyon Marina
Enjoy Northern California’s largest state reservoir when you visit Bidwell Canyon Marina, your full service gateway to all of the…
Faria Beach Park
Campsites at Faria Beach Park in Ventura, Ventura County, California, are highly sought after by outdoor enthusiasts seeking a picturesque…
Hobson Beach Park
Located North of Faria Beach Park and the Rincon Parkway along Highway 1 off the Ventura Freeway, Hobson Beach Park…
Lake Natoma
Lake Natoma, part of Folsom State Recreation Area, is the site of many rowing, sailing, sculling and outrigger canoe regattas…
Oil Piers Beach
Oil Piers Beach is a long stretch of sand located between the Ventura County communities of Mussel Shoals and Seacliff…
Rancho Seco Recreational Area
If the thought of spending a day in the shadow of twin nuclear-generator towers sounds like a terrible idea, think…
Lake Oroville Marina
Lake Oroville, California’s second largest reservoir, is full of surprises, as well as being a peaceful haven to relax and…
Middle McCloud Falls
There are three levels—lower, middle and upper—to McCloud Falls in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The hikes are very scenic and…
Upper McCloud Falls
There are three levels—lower, middle and upper—to McCloud Falls in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The hikes are very scenic and…
Lower McCloud Falls
There are three levels—lower, middle and upper—to McCloud Falls in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. At the Lower Falls, you'll find…
Santa Claus Beach
Santa Claus Beach, a local favorite along the California Coast in Carpinteria, is a hidden gem just a short drive…
Rossmoor Bar
Rossmoor Bar is a peninsula, bordered on three sides by the American River. Located in Rancho Cordova, this park provides…
Summerland Beach
Summerland Beach, located about 5 minutes south of Santa Barbara on the California Coast, is a serene coastal gem that…
American River Bend Park
American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you…
Potem Falls
Marvel the outdoor paradise of Redding with this easy .04 mile out and back hike to a hidden 45-foot waterfall,…
Butterfly Beach
Butterfly Beach, located in Montecito along the California coast in Santa Barbara County, is a picturesque on-leash beach that stands…
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach is located near California State University, Sacramento, on an oxbow bend in the river which creates a cove…
Sutter’s Landing Park
Sutter's Landing Park in Sacramento is a 166.83 acre park with multi-use trails, basketball and bocce ball courts, and a…
Arroyo Burro Beach
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Hedge Creek Falls
Hedge Creek Falls, located in Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, is a charming destination for water fun in the Shasta Cascade region.…
Paradise Point Marina
Paradise Point Marina, a hub of boating activity near Stockton, is the only concessionaire currently offering houseboat rentals in the…
Holiday Harbor
Holiday Harbor, located in O’Brien, Shasta County, is a premier destination in the Shasta Cascade region for water fun enthusiasts.…
Shasta Marina at Packers Bay
Shasta Marina at Packers Bay, located in Lakehead, Shasta County, is a premier full-service marina offering a wide range of…
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
On Interstate 80 at the Yolo Causeway between Davis and Sacramento, you will see signs identifying the dog-friendly Vic Fazio…
Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake, California’s largest reservoir, was created by the construction of Shasta Dam. This massive project, which began during the…
Keswick Reservoir
Keswick Dam and reservoir are features of the Central Valley Project – Shasta/Tinity River Divisions. The dam creates a 23,800-acre-foot…
Crystal Creek Falls
Crystal Creek Falls is a serene destination located in Whiskeytown, Shasta County, within the picturesque Shasta Cascade region. This stunning…
Brandy Creek Falls
Dog-friendly Brandy Creek is noted for five large cascading falls that sweep down across the polished granite rock in the…
Black Butte Lake
Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 upon the completion of Black Butte Dam. Located on Stony Creek west of…
Trinity Lake KOA
Trinity Lake KOA is on 90 wooded acres at the north end of Trinity Lake. The campground provides easy access…
Lake Nacimiento
Lake Nacimiento, part of Monterey County Parks, covers over 5,000 surface acres surrounded by 165 miles of scenic shoreline, unspoiled…
Oceano Dunes SVRA
This off road area is among the most popular and unique of California State Parks. The 5.5 miles of beach…
Oceano Dunes State Park
Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach, but be careful in the only California State Park open to off-highway vehicles.
Lake San Antonio
Lake San Antonio, part of Monterey County Parks, is Monterey County’s premier freshwater recreation area. It is geographically divided into…
Avila Beach
Please note: dogs are allowed on Avila Beach (leashed) before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Dogs are not allowed…
Fisherman’s Beach
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Trinity Lake
Trinity Lake in Trinity Center, Shasta County, is a premier destination within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, renowned for its pristine…
Olde Port Beach
Olde Port Beach, located in Avila Beach along the San Luis Obispo County coast, is a haven for both two-legged…
Morro Bay State Park
Let Morro Rock, a major coastal landmark, be your guide as you explore two dog-friendly beaches. Dogs must be on…
Toro Creek Dog Beach
Toro Creek Dog Beach in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, California Coast, is a haven for furry companions to…
Morro Strand Beach
Morro Strand Beach in Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County, along the California Coast, is a prime destination for dog owners…
Lost Isle Adventures
Lost Isle Adventures offers a unique experience for dog owners visiting Morro Bay Harbor in San Luis Obispo County on…
Morro Bay Stand Up Paddleboarding
Morro Bay Stand Up Paddleboarding offers a unique and exciting experience for both water enthusiasts and their furry companions. Situated…
The Paddleboard Company
Located in the picturesque coastal town of Morro Bay, The Paddleboard Company offers a unique and refreshing way to experience…
Central Coast Outdoors
Discover the stunning beauty of the Central Coast with Central Coast Outdoors, a premier adventure travel company that caters to…
Cayucos State Beach
Cayucos State Beach is known for its beauty, fishing pier and historical buildings. Many of the buildings left over from the prospering…
Christmas Hill Park
Christmas Hill Park is a 57-acre community park operated by the City of Gilroy. The park provides trails for jogging,…
Smittle Creek Trail
The Smittle Creek Trail in Woodland, Yolo County, is a delightful 2.6-mile path that offers a leisurely stroll along the…
Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa, which is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, is a man-made lake covering nearly 20,000 acres. The Lake…
Moonstone Beach – Cambria
Moonstone Beach in Cambria, located on the California Coast in San Luis Obispo County, offers a picturesque setting for a…
Uvas Canyon – Waterfall Loop
Lushly wooded Uvas Canyon County Park has 6 miles of hiking trails on 1,133 acres nestled in upper Uvas Canyon…
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach/San Simeon Cove
San Simeon Cove, located at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach in San Luis Obispo County along the California Coast, offers…
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Napa Valley Paddle
Napa Valley Paddle offers a unique and exciting way to experience the beauty of Napa Valley with your furry companion…
Palm State Beach
Palm State Beach, located in the vicinity of Pajaro Dunes at the southern end of Sunset State Beach west of…
Moss Landing Beach
Romp on this beach tucked in behind a main street in Moss Landing. This beach is located behind MBARI. There…
Manresa State Beach
Manresa State Beach, located in Aptos, Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene getaway for beach-loving travelers…
Hidden Beach
Hidden Beach in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a serene oasis within a 1.5-acre neighborhood park, offering a…
Alder Creek Beach
Alder Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, offers a serene escape for both humans and…
Hudeman Slough Boat Launch
The Hudeman Slough boat launch is located in the Carneros region of southeastern Sonoma County and provides paddlers access to…
Mill Creek Picnic Area
Mill Creek Picnic Area in Big Sur, Monterey County, is a serene spot that offers more than just picturesque views.…
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove
Sand Dollar Beach & Jade Cove, located along Monterey’s Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, is a must-visit destination…
Rio Del Mar State Beach
Located in Aptos along the stunning Santa Cruz County coastline, Rio Del Mar State Beach is a must-visit destination for…
Willow Creek Beach
Willow Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, California, is a picturesque destination offering stunning scenic…
Clearlake Oaks Boat Launch
Nestled along the serene shores of Clear Lake in Clearlake Oaks, California, the Clearlake Oaks Boat Launch offers a perfect…
Eolian Dunes Preserve
Eolian Dunes Preserve, spanning 28 acres in the Sand City section of the Coastal Trail, offers a serene escape for…
Capitola Beach Company
Capitola Beach Company, a boutique surf shop located in Capitola Village along the sunny Santa Cruz County coast, is a…
Capitola Surf and Paddle
Capitola Surf and Paddle in Capitola, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offers personalized instructional lessons catering to all…
Pleasure Point Beach
Pleasure Point Beach, located on the northern Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County, California, is a renowned surf destination. Traditionally…
Moran Lake Park
Moran Lake Park surrounds a lagoon in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz. The park has its own parking…
Twin Lakes State Beach
Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, along the Central Coast, is a picturesque destination for water…
Sunny Cove Beach
Sunny Cove Beach in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, is a picturesque destination along the stunning California Coast, offering…
Kayak Connection – Santa Cruz
In Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, Kayak Connection offers a dog-friendly water adventure at their Santa…
SUP Shack – Santa Cruz Harbor
Most locals know the SUP Shack in the Santa Cruz Harbor, as it has become a go-to spot since it…
Covewater Paddle Surf
Covewater Paddle Surf, the only dedicated stand-up paddleboarding shop in the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay area, has been a pioneer in…
Venture Quest Kayaking – Santa Cruz
Venture Quest Kayaking in Santa Cruz offers sea kayaking tours, classes, sales, and rentals from the Wharf in Santa Cruz,…
Cowell’s Beach Surf Shop
Cowell’s Beach Surf Shop in Santa Cruz, California, is a local favorite for surf enthusiasts and their furry companions. This…
Boat Park
Boat Park, located in Foster City within Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a serene 3.2-acre…
Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach, located in Seaside along the Monterey County coast, offers a unique experience for dog owners seeking a…
Sportsmens Club
Nestled along the picturesque California Coast in Contra Costa County, the Sportsmens Club at Point San Pablo Yacht Harbor is…
Monterey Boat Charter Service
Monterey Boat Charter Service (MBCS) offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals, groups, and corporate teams to explore the stunning Monterey…
Monterey Bay Whale Watch Boat Tours
Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins…
Antonelli Pond
Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the opposite side of the street…
Little Sur River Beach
Little Sur River Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, is a delightful destination for water fun enthusiasts…
Its Beach
Its Beach, located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a hidden gem for dog lovers seeking a…
Lake Pillsbury
Lake Pillsbury is a unique place to visit with your dog in Lake County. This reservoir, surrounded by the Mendocino…
Keeling County Park
eeling County Park, located in the town of Nice, sits on the shore of Clear Lake. This 1.5-acre park features…
Black Point Boat Launch
Black Point Boat Launch is a very popular two acre site in east Novato, with a newly renovated, single-lane ramp and…
Lake Pillsbury Resort & Marina
Nestled within the serene beauty of the Mendocino National Forest, Lake Pillsbury Resort & Marina offers a tranquil retreat for…
Garrapata State Beach
Garrapata State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, California Coast, is a haven for water enthusiasts and…
Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.…
Asilomar State Beach
Please note: leashed dogs are allowed at Asilomar State Beach. Please consider families with infants and young children who frequent…
Pfeiffer Beach
Pfeiffer Beach, a renowned spot on the Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California, offers a picturesque setting for water…
Carmel Meadows Beach
Carmel Meadows Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, is a serene destination offering a…
Carmel River State Beach
Carmel River State Beach, located in Carmel By The Sea along the Monterey County coast, offers a picturesque one-mile crescent…
101 Surf Sports
Located in the vibrant city of San Rafael, 101 Surf Sports is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry…
Disney’s Water Sports
Disney’s Water Sports in Lakeport, Shasta County, is a premier destination for water fun enthusiasts. With a focus on providing…
Howarth Park
Come visit Howarth Park, the “jewel" of Santa Rosa. This 152-acre community park provides endless recreational opportunities with a beautiful
Baker Beach
Dog-friendly Mile-long Baker Beach in San Francisco lies at the foot of the rugged cliffs on the western shoreline of…
Stow Lake
Boating on this Golden Gate Park lake has been a popular pasttime since the Victorian era. It’s also said to…
Baltimore Canyon Open Space
Marin County Parks Open Space Leash Policy: Dogs on leash are welcome to enjoy trails. Dogs are allowed off-leash under…
Mile Rock Beach
Mile Rock Beach in San Francisco offers a peaceful setting, perfect for a leisurely stroll with your dog while exploring…
Rodeo Beach
Rodeo Beach in Mill Valley, Marin County, along the California Coast, is a dog-friendly destination that welcomes visitors of all…
Marin Headlands
You’ve seen the views a million times in photographs, but if you haven’t soaked them up in person, well…don’t forget…
Lake Merced
Lake Merced, located in San Francisco, offers a delightful off-leash area for furry companions at the North Lake area, situated…
The Lodge at Blue Lakes Boat Rentals
The Lodge at Blue Lakes Boat Rentals in Upper Lake, Lake County, California Wine Country boasts the largest fleet of…
Getaway Adventures
Embark on a memorable adventure with your furry companion at Getaway Adventures, where the beauty of Sonoma and Napa Valley…
Davenport Beach
Davenport Beach, located in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water-loving visitors and their…
Lake Lagunitas
Lake Lagunitas in the Mount Tamalpais watershed is popular with walkers and stroller-pushers due to its wide trail (actually a…
Greyhound Rock Beach
Greyhound Rock Beach, named for the mudstone sea cliffs, offers a serene coastal escape about seven miles north of Davenport…
Bon Tempe Lake
The Bon Tempe trailhead is the starting gate to many hikes surrounding Bon Tempe Lake, one of seven reservoirs operated…
Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, located in San Mateo County along the California Coast, offers a diverse range of activities for…
California Canoe & Kayak – Half Moon Bay
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Half Moon Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area, California Canoe & Kayak is…
Poplar Beach
Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for beach-loving dog…
Pacifica State Beach/Linda Mar
The most well loved and well-used beach in Pacifica is a 3/4-mile crescent-shaped beach that marks the northern gateway to…
Stinson Beach and Upton’s Beach
Parking at Upton's Beach from Stinson Beach is near the southern end of the strand, which is owned by the…
Mavericks Beach
Located in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, along the stunning California Coast, Mavericks Beach is a must-visit destination for…
Montara State Beach
This beach is a popular location for visitors who enjoy exploring the beach tide pools or surf fishing. It is…
Nicasio Reservoir
Nicasio Reservoir is one of seven reservoirs operated by the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD). This area is open to the pubic for…
Cloverdale River Park
Dog-friendly Cloverdale River Park runs along the west bank of the Russian River in northern Sonoma County.
Soulajule Reservoir
Marin Municipal Water District does not actively promote this pretty lake tucked into the hills of North Marin, probably because…
Bolinas Beach
Bolinas Beach is an off-leash beach that can be hard to find, as residents of Bolinas do not openly court…
Forestville River Access
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing is excellent but challenging. A…
Agate Beach
Agate Beach, a 6.6-acre coastal gem near Bolinas in Marin County, California, beckons water enthusiasts with its nearly two miles…
Sunset Beach River Park
Sunset Beach River Park in Forestville, Sonoma County, offers a serene escape for both humans and their furry companions. This…
Chicken Ranch Beach
Chicken Ranch Beach, located in Point Reyes Station, Marin County, California Coast, is a picturesque destination offering access to Tomales…
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,000-acre preserve on a distinctive, triangle-shaped peninsula north of San Francisco in Marin County.…
Sandy Beach at Monte Rio
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Santa Maria Beach
Santa Maria Beach, located in Point Reyes National Seashore, is a serene coastal gem on Drakes Bay. Situated beneath the…
Miller Boat Launch
Miller Boat Launch is a very popular four acre site on the east side of Tomales Bay, a few miles…
Limantour Beach
Limantour Beach is a two-mile-long, narrow spit of sand bound between Drakes Bay and an estuary is a bountiful
Dillon Beach: A dog-friendly adventure destination
Dillon Beach, located in Marin County, allows off-leash dogs to run and play on the beach. Parking fee applies.
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Kehoe Beach
A half-mile walk alongside a marsh and over a series of sand dunes takes you to the northern end of…
Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail
The Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail leads to a beautiful, quiet beach on Bodega Bay. Dogs are welcome on a…
Portuguese Beach
Three miles north of Bodega Bay on Highway 1, Portuguese Beach in Sonoma County is a haven for water fun…
Duncan’s Landing
Duncan’s Landing, located in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, is renowned for its historical significance as an early-day landing point for…
Marshall Gulch
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma…
Doran Regional Park
Dog-friendly Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay has a 2-mile stretch of sandy beach for visitors to picnic, fly kites,…
Schoolhouse Beach
Schoolhouse Beach in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, is a charming spot for water fun that welcomes furry companions. Visitors rave…
Carmet Beach
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma…
Furlong Gulch
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma…
Wright’s Beach
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma…
Shell Beach
Shell Beach, located between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Highway One, is a beloved destination for beachcombing, tidepooling, and outdoor…
False Klamath Cove – Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park
This easily accessible 1/2-mile of sandy beach is a beautiful place to explore with your dog.
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Mouth of the Smith River
Located at the mouth of the Smith River in Del Norte County on the North Coast, the Mouth of the…
Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground
Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground, situated within the picturesque dunes along a stunning 10-mile stretch of golden beach in northwestern…
Crescent Beach
This is a long stretch of beach between South Beach and Endert's Beach that has easy access to restrooms, off…
Beachfront Park
This is a great park to see some of the local attractions, ride your bike, walk your dog, or picnic.…
Sabrina Basin Trail
Located in the heart of the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County near Bishop, the Sabrina Basin Trail offers a picturesque…
Freshwater Lagoon Beach
Freshwater Lagoon Beach, located in Trinidad, Humboldt County, along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water enthusiasts and…
Stillwater Cove Regional Park
This 210 acre park includes a campground with coin operated shower facilities and flush restrooms, and day use parking. There…
Big Lagoon County Park
Please note: ocean side of the sand spit can host sneaker waves. Keep the kids and pets in tow. The…
Clam Beach
Please note: dogs allowed off leash on the wave slope as long as they are under voice control and on-leash…
Luffenholtz Beach
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Ma-le’l Dunes
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach, located just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water…
Trinidad State Beach
Trinidad State Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach just north of the Trinidad Harbor and pier. Easy access…
Mad River County Park
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Pebble Beach Coastal Access Trail
Pebble Beach Coastal Access Trail weaves through pines and meadow to a sandy cove reached by stairs. Leashed dogs welcome.
Black Point Coastal Access Trail
Black Point Coastal Access Trail – 0.25 miles one way – crosses the bluffs to a curving, quarter-mile beach reached…
Stengel Beach Coastal Access Trail
Stengel Beach Coastal Access Trail is short path that leads to a wooden staircase and a small beach. Leashed dogs…
Sea Ranch Public Access Trails
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 dog-friendly public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala.
Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail
The Bluff Top Trail – 3 miles one way – runs along the headlands from Walk On Beach to Gualala…
Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail
Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail runs through pines and meadow to a wide, sandy beach with sea rocks and tide…
Walk On Beach Sea Ranch Access Trail
The Walk on Beach Trail passes through a Monterey cypress grove to a beach reached by a bluff-top staircase. Leashed…
Humboats Kayaking
Humboats Kayaking has a waterfront location at Woodley Island Marina in Eureka, featuring the only dockside kayak and SUP rental facility…
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit…
Madaket Ferry
Owned by the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum and operated by Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise, the Madaket Ferry is the oldest…
Samoa Dunes Recreation Area
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Cook’s Beach
Cook’s Beach, located just north of Gualala in Mendocino County along the California Coast, offers a serene retreat for water-loving…
Greenwood Creek State Beach
Greenwood Creek State Beach, which is west of downtown Elk, offers beach walks and kayaking. There is a lot of…
Jug Handle Beach
Jug Handle Beach, situated within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, offers a serene coastal retreat…
Caspar Beach
Caspar Beach, situated on the stunning California Coast in Mendocino County, is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry…
Van Damme State Beach
Van Damme State Beach, located in the picturesque town of Little River, just 2-3 miles south of Mendocino on the…
South Humboldt Bay & Ocean Beach Access
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Centerville Beach County Park
Please note: dogs under complete voice control are allowed off leash on entire beach October through-February. Dogs must stay on…
Crab County Park beach
Crab County Park beach, located in Ferndale, Humboldt County, is a charming off-leash beach that forms part of the picturesque…
Mattole Road Beaches
There are many unnamed beaches along the remote Mattole Road near the town of Petrolia in Humboldt County. These beaches…
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Fifty miles north of Eureka, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park protects sandy beaches and open meadows grazed by magnificent herds of…
Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach is a long string of connected coves in Crescent City in Northern California. The beach has numerous parking…
South Beach
South Beach is located south of Crescent City Harbor near Highway 101. Leashed dogs are allowed on this sandy beach…
Kellogg Beach
Leashed dogs are welcome at Kellogg Beach, a small remote beach north of Crescent City. You can drive right onto…