Beaches near California Wine Country
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Big River State Beach
Mendocino
Big River State Beach is located on the south side of Mendocino, about 2 miles north of Little River. The…
Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome.
New Brighton State Beach
Capitola
New Brighton, once known as China Beach, was the site of a Chinese fishing village during the 1870s and 1880s.
Seacliff State Beach
Aptos
Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, California, offers a welcoming retreat for dog lovers and their furry friends. This picturesque beach…
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…
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Caspar Beach
Caspar
Caspar Beach, situated on the stunning California Coast in Mendocino County, is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry…
Cook’s Beach
Gualala
Cook’s Beach, located just north of Gualala in Mendocino County along the California Coast, offers a serene retreat for water-loving…
Davenport Beach
Davenport
Davenport Beach, located in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water-loving visitors and their…
Forestville River Access
Forestville
The trail leads to a spectacular view, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. Fishing is excellent but challenging. A…
Greenwood Creek State Beach
Elk
Greenwood Creek State Beach, which is west of downtown Elk, offers beach walks and kayaking. There is a lot of…
Greyhound Rock Beach
Davenport
Greyhound Rock Beach, named for the mudstone sea cliffs, offers a serene coastal escape about seven miles north of Davenport…
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
Gualala
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit…
Hidden Beach
Aptos
Hidden Beach in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a serene oasis within a 1.5-acre neighborhood park, offering a…
Jug Handle Beach
Fort Bragg
Jug Handle Beach, situated within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, offers a serene coastal retreat…
Kiva Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Dog-friendly Kiva Beach offers a strip of lakefront beach at the mouth of Taylor Creek on Tahoe's southwest shore.
Manresa State Beach
Aptos
Manresa State Beach, located in Aptos, Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, offers a serene getaway for beach-loving travelers…
Palm State Beach
Watsonville
Palm State Beach, located in the vicinity of Pajaro Dunes at the southern end of Sunset State Beach west of…
Regan Memorial City Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Regan Memorial City Beach is a pretty little beach tucked away in one of South Lake Tahoe's oldest neighborhoods. The…
Rio Del Mar State Beach
Aptos
Located in Aptos along the stunning Santa Cruz County coastline, Rio Del Mar State Beach is a must-visit destination for…
Sandy Beach at Monte Rio
Monte Rio
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice…
Sea Ranch Public Access Trails
The Sea Ranch
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 dog-friendly public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala.
Stillwater Cove Regional Park
Jenner
This 210 acre park includes a campground with coin operated shower facilities and flush restrooms, and day use parking. There…
Van Damme State Beach
Little River
Van Damme State Beach, located in the picturesque town of Little River, just 2-3 miles south of Mendocino on the…
