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Albany Bulb Beach

Albany

Behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack, Albany Bulb Beach offers one of the few locations where...

All Aboard Adventures

Fort Bragg

All Aboard Adventures with Captain Tim is conveniently located in the Beautiful Noyo Harbor in...

Baltimore Canyon Open Space

Larkspur

Marin County Parks Open Space Leash Policy: Dogs on leash are welcome to enjoy trails....

Bean Hollow State Beach

Pescadero

This is one of the best dog-friendly beaches on the San Mateo coast. If the...

Big Bear Lake: a four-paw adventure in Southern California’s alpine country

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake offers a dog-friendly paradise nestled in the picturesque San Bernardino National Forest,...

Big Bear Marina

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Marina is just a short walk from the village off Big Bear Boulevard...

Big Bear Queen Lake Tour

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Queen Lake Tour is the longest-running lake tour in Big Bear Lake, offering...

Big Break Regional Park

Oakley

Big Break Regional Shoreline, part of the so-called “Inland Coast” at the mouth of the...

Big River State Beach

Mendocino

Big River State Beach is located on the south side of Mendocino, about 2 miles...

Blue Lakes

Blue Lake

Blue Lakes offer a perfect retreat for dog owners seeking a peaceful getaway. Comprising Upper...

Bonita Falls Trail

Lytle Creek

Bonita Falls Trail in Lytle Creek, Southern California, offers a refreshing outdoor experience for both...

Boulder Creek Falls

Whiskeytown

At more than 138 feet high, Boulder Creek Falls was thought to be the tallest...

Brandy Creek Falls

Whiskeytown

Dog-friendly Brandy Creek is noted for five large cascading falls that sweep down across the...

Bridge Bay Resort & Marina

Redding

Bridge Bay Resort offers a full range of services ranging from houseboat rentals to lodging,...

California Canoe & Kayak – Oakland

Oakland

Dog-friendly California Canoe & Kayak is committed to providing safe and enjoyable classes and trips,...

Cardiff State Beach

Cardiff

Located on the San Diego Coast, which has been called the Riviera of the West,...

Carmel Beach

Carmel By The Sea

Carmel Beach is known for its white sands and the clear waters of the Pacific...

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

Castaic

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is one of the largest and most spectacular state water...

Catalina Express

Long Beach

Catalina Express takes you to Catalina Island in just an hour with year round service...

Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too

Mendocino

Established in 1972, Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too provides a wide selection of kayaks,...

Chimney Beach

Incline Village

Chimney Beach is a secluded, dog-friendly beach on Tahoe's Nevada side and is easily accessible...

China Camp State Park

San Rafael

Dogs are in China Camp State Park.allowed on a leash in the campground and in...

Clear Lake

Lakeport

Clear Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within the state. Spanning over 68...

Clear Lake State Park

Kelseyville

Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of one of California's largest freshwater lakes....

Convict Lake

Mammoth Lakes

Convict Lake is located south of Mammoth Lakes and north of Crowley Lake. This scenic area...

Coon Street Dog Beach

Kings Beach

Coon Street Dog Beach is located on the east end of Kings Beach off Coon...

Coronado Dog Beach

Coronado

Coronado’s Dog Beach offers leash-free fun year-round and is conveniently located across from Sunset Park...

Crissy Field

San Francisco

The Crissy Field shoreline provides a well-groomed promenade trail, beaches, picnic tables, tidal marsh overlooks,...

Del Mar North Beach

Del Mar

Del Mar North Beach, affectionately known by locals and visitors as “Dog Beach,” presents a...

Del Valle Lake Marina

Livermore

Del Valle Lake Marina, open seasonally, provides Department of Fish & Wildlife fishing licenses, the...

Del Valle Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre...

Dillon Beach: A dog-friendly adventure destination

Marshall

Dillon Beach, located in Marin County, allows off-leash dogs to run and play on the...

Doran Regional Park

Bodega Bay

Dog-friendly Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay has a 2-mile stretch of sandy beach for...

Eaton Canyon Falls

Pasadena

Eaton Canyon Falls in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is a must-visit destination for...

Echo Lake

South Lake Tahoe

This scenic area at Echo Summit is justifiably popular with DogTrekkers as leashes are not...

Eco Boat Rentals

San Diego

Dog-friendly Eco Boat Rentals invites visitors to embark on an eco-friendly adventure exploring the scenic...

Encinal Boat Ramp

Alameda

Enjoy stunning views of Alameda and San Francisco from Encinal Boat Ramp. The Encinal Boat...

Fiesta Island

Oceanside

Dog-friendly Fiesta Island, situated within Mission Bay, is a sprawling park that attracts numerous charity...

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Folsom

Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities...

Fort Funston

San Francisco

Dogs are allowed on leash or under voice control in designated areas at Fort Funston...

Glass Beach

Fort Bragg

Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs...

Grand Street Boat Ramp

Alameda

Grand Street Boat Ramp is located at the north end of Grand Street in Alameda....

Hampton Inn & Suites Lodi

Lodi

The Hampton Inn and Suites Lodi offers a comfortable and convenient base in the heart...

Hedge Creek Falls

Dunsmuir

Hedge Creek Falls, located in Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, is a charming destination for water fun...

Hobo Camp Day Use Area

Susanville

Looking for a fun spot to explore with your friends, family, and dogs? Check out...

Holiday House SUP Instructions and Rentals

Tahoe Vista

Embark on a unique adventure at Holiday House in Tahoe Vista, Southern California, where you...

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park

Big Bear Lake

Holloway's Marina & RV Park offers dog-friendly boat rentals as well as a pet-friendly RV...

Horseshoe Lake

Mammoth Lakes

This stunning alpine lake offers a scenic backdrop where your dog can play fetch and...

Huntington Beach Dog Beach

Huntington Beach

Huntington Dog Beach is the only stretch of beach in Huntington Beach where dogs are...

Huntington Lake

Lakeshore

Huntington Lake is a popular summer and winter recreation area. This beautiful high sierra lake...

Jones Valley Resort

Redding

Jones Valley Resort

Lake Sabrina

Bishop

When the summer heat rolls into Bishop, locals and savvy travelers alike know exactly where...

Lake San Antonio

Bradley

Lake San Antonio, part of Monterey County Parks, is Monterey County’s premier freshwater recreation area....

Lake Shasta Caverns

Lakehead

Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark is a geologic adventure for your whole family. Take...

Liquid Fusion Kayaking

Fort Bragg

Enjoy a mystical journey of the Mendocino Coast in a dog-friendly kayak. Explore dramatic geological features,

Lower Yosemite Fall

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, comprises three distinct sections: Upper Yosemite Fall...

Marin Headlands

Sausalito

You’ve seen the views a million times in photographs, but if you haven’t soaked them...

Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Park

Oakland

Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline is a dog-friendly 741-acre park leased from the Port...

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Burney

Important: All access to the waterfall and fall’s pool area at McArthur Burney Falls MSP...

Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline

Richmond

The 307-acre Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District,...

Mitchell’s Cove Beach

Santa Cruz

Mitchell’s Cove Beach, located in Santa Cruz, offers a picturesque coastal retreat for both locals...

Morro Bay State Park

Morro Bay

Let Morro Rock, a major coastal landmark, be your guide as you explore two dog-friendly...

Moss Landing Beach

Moss Landing

Romp on this beach tucked in behind a main street in Moss Landing. This beach...

Muir Beach

Muir Beach

Dog-friendly Muir beach has high bluffs border the beach to the north and south, while...

Nevada Beach and Campground

Zephyr Cove

Dog-friendly Nevada Beach is located about a mile from the parking lot at Highway 50...

New Brighton State Beach

Capitola

New Brighton, once known as China Beach, was the site of a Chinese fishing village...

Next Level Sailing

San Diego

Six years ago, a unique tradition began for Next Level Sailing when Captain Troy introduced...

North Point Beach

Morro Bay

The scenic North Point Beach in Morro Bay allows dogs on a leash, making it...

Noyo Beach

Fort Bragg

Noyo Beach is a small but popular off-leash dog beach in Fort Bragg.

Ocean Beach

San Francisco

Ocean Beach in San Francisco is the widest and longest expanse of sand on San...

Ocean Beach Dog Beach

San Diego

Ocean Beach Dog Beach is located in the community of Ocean Beach. This is a...

Owens River

Bishop

Just east of Bishop, the Owens River flows through open sagebrush and grassy banks, curving...

Panga Boat Charters

San Diego

Panga Charters features the 22 foot Arca Panga, well-appointed for inshore fishing, cruising, diving or...

Pebble Beach Dog Beach

Tahoe City

This hidden little spot has no “official” name, but that won’t stop your dog from...

Phoenix Lake

Ross

No matter what kind of shape you are in, there is a hike at Phoenix...

Pine Knot Marina

Big Bear Lake

Pine Knot Marina, a full-service marina situated on the picturesque Big Bear Lake in Southern...

Pismo State Beach

Oceano

Pismo State Beach in California is a welcoming location for dogs and their owners. Dogs...

Pleasure Point Marina, LLC

Big Bear Lake

Pleasure Point Marina in Big Bear Lake is a delightful destination for family fun, where...

Point Isabel Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin County from this landscaped, 23-acre...

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline

Pleasant Hill

The journey is as scenic as the destination at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a 2,315-acre...

Point Reyes National Seashore

Marshall

Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,000-acre preserve on a distinctive, triangle-shaped peninsula north of...

Rancho Seco Recreational Area

Herald

If the thought of spending a day in the shadow of twin nuclear-generator towers sounds...

Russian River Adventures

Healdsburg

Yes! Russian River Adventures are inviting back adventurers on their all-day excursions. Russian River Adventures offers...

Sand Harbor Beach, Lake Tahoe

Incline Village

Discover dog-friendly Sand Harbor Beach at Lake Tahoe, where crystal-clear waters meet sandy shores perfect...

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz

Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, is a welcoming destination for dog owners looking...

Seacliff State Beach

Aptos

Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, California, offers a welcoming retreat for dog lovers and their...

Seaside Beach

Fort Bragg

Seaside Beach is a beautiful and dog-friendly beach located approximately 6 miles north of Fort...

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

Pleasant Hill

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a 266-acre park that includes an 80-acre lake, ample...

Silverthorn Resort Cabins

Redding

Silverthorn Resort is one of the premier resorts on Shasta Lake. Silverthorn has some of...

Steelhead Beach Regional Park

Forestville

Steelhead Beach Regional Park is known best for its beach access to the Russian River....

Stillwater Cove Regional Park

Jenner

This 210 acre park includes a campground with coin operated shower facilities and flush restrooms,...

Tahoe City Kayak

Tahoe City

Tahoe City Kayak’s mission is to provide you with unparalleled customer service. They strive to...

Tahoe City Marina Boat Rentals

Tahoe City

Formerly known as Tahoe Boat Company, the dog-friendly Tahoe City Marina is one of the...

Tilden Regional Park

Berkeley

One of the East Bay Regional Park District‘s three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional...

Truckee River Raft Rentals

Tahoe City

Truckee River Raft Rentals in Tahoe City, Placer County, offers a dog-friendly experience for outdoor...

Upper McCloud Falls

McCloud

There are three levels—lower, middle and upper—to McCloud Falls in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The...

Uvas Canyon – Waterfall Loop

Morgan Hill

Lushly wooded Uvas Canyon County Park has 6 miles of hiking trails on 1,133 acres...

Vail Lake

Temecula

Dog-friendly Vail Lake, situated at the base of Oak Mountain just east of Temecula, offers...

Ventura Harbor Village

Ventura

Ventura Harbor Village is a dog-friendly coastal destination offering plenty of fun for both you...

Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown

Whiskeytown Lake in Redding, Shasta County, is a dog-friendly picturesque 5-square-mile oasis formed by the...

101 Surf Sports

San Rafael

Located in the vibrant city of San Rafael, 101 Surf Sports is a haven for...

Agate Beach

Bolinas

Agate Beach, a 6.6-acre coastal gem near Bolinas in Marin County, California, beckons water enthusiasts...

Alder Creek Beach

Big Sur

Alder Creek Beach, located along Highway 1 in Big Sur, Monterey County, offers a serene...

American River Bend Park

Sacramento

American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road...

Antonelli Pond

Santa Cruz

Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the...

Aqua Adventures

San Diego

From kayaks, to stand up paddleboards and canoes, Aqua Adventures offers retail sales, lessons, rentals,...

Arroyo Burro Beach

Santa Barbara

While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that...

Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve

Pacific Grove

Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for...

Asilomar State Beach

Pacific Grove

Please note: leashed dogs are allowed at Asilomar State Beach. Please consider families with infants...

Avila Beach

Avila Beach

Please note: dogs are allowed on Avila Beach (leashed) before 10 a.m. and after 5...

Baker Beach

San Francisco

Dog-friendly Mile-long Baker Beach in San Francisco lies at the foot of the rugged cliffs...

Balboa Beach

Balboa

Balboa Beach, located on the Orange County coast in California, offers a delightful seaside escape...

Balboa Island Ferry

Newport Beach

Since 1919, Balboa Island Ferry has been a staple in Newport Beach, California, providing seamless...

Bass Lake

Bass Lake

Bass Lake, located eight miles from Oakhurst in the Sierra Nevada foothills at 3,400 feet...

Bass Lake Boat Rentals & Water Sports

Bass Lake

Bass Lake Boat Rentals & Water Sports, located in Bass Lake, Yosemite Madera County, offers...

Bassi Falls

Placerville

What you see at Bassi Falls depends on when you go. In spring, the melt-water cascade...

Beachfront Park

Crescent City

This is a great park to see some of the local attractions, ride your bike,...

Bidwell Canyon Marina

Oroville

Enjoy Northern California’s largest state reservoir when you visit Bidwell Canyon Marina, your full service...

Big Lagoon County Park

Trinidad

Please note: ocean side of the sand spit can host sneaker waves. Keep the kids...

Black Butte Lake

Orland

Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 upon the completion of Black Butte Dam. Located...

Black Point Boat Launch

Novato

Black Point Boat Launch is a very popular two acre site in east Novato, with a...

Black Point Coastal Access Trail

The Sea Ranch

Black Point Coastal Access Trail – 0.25 miles one way – crosses the bluffs to...

Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail

The Sea Ranch

The Bluff Top Trail – 3 miles one way – runs along the headlands from...

Boat Park

Foster City

Boat Park, located in Foster City within Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay...

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