Featured water fun
Carmet Beach
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma Coast State Park one of California's most scenic attractions.
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Doran Regional Park
Bodega Bay
Doran Park has a 2-mile stretch of sandy beach and is a popular place for visitors to picnic, build sand castles, fly kites, surf, fish and stroll. And best of all, dogs on leash are welcome throughout the park.
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Duncan’s Landing
Bodega Bay
Duncan's Landing, located in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, is renowned for its historical significance as an early-day landing point for coastal ships and its reputation as the most perilous spot along the Sonoma Coast, characterized by its large and unpredictable surf.
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Furlong Gulch
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma Coast State Park one of California's most scenic attractions.
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Marshall Gulch
Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma Coast State Park one of California's most scenic attractions.
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Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access
Bodega Bay
The Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail leads to a beautiful, quiet beach on Bodega Bay. Each access point is a steep, half-mile trail that leads to a spectacular view of hidden coves and rock formations.
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Portuguese Beach
Bodega Bay
Three miles north of Bodega Bay on Highway 1, Portuguese Beach in Sonoma County is a haven for water fun enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Schoolhouse Beach
Bodega Bay
Schoolhouse Beach in Bodega Bay, Sonoma County, is a charming spot for water fun that welcomes furry companions. Visitors rave about its unique pebble-covered shore, offering a delightful change from traditional sandy beaches.
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Bodega Bay
Shell Beach, located between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Highway One, is a beloved destination for beachcombing, tidepooling, and outdoor education.
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Bodega Bay
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma Coast State Park one of California's most scenic attractions.
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Northern California coast trails, Pacifica to Bodega Bay
The Northern California coast between San Francisco and Bodega Bay is one of the best stretches of shoreline in the country to explore with a dog. Bluff trails, wide beaches, hidden coves, working harbors, redwood-shaded ravines that drop straight to…
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Dog-friendly Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey…
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Dog-friendly Memorial Day weekend in California: 6 escapes
Six dog-friendly California escapes for Memorial Day weekend: North Lake Tahoe, the Mendocino coast, Big Bear Lake, Avila Beach, Bishop and the Eastern Sierra, and Bodega Bay. Each pick includes real places to stay, and why the rooms book out…
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Dog-friendly Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast
Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast deliver 17 miles of rugged beaches, coves, and bluffs where leashed dogs are welcome. We map Doran Regional Park, Sonoma Coast State Park beaches, dog-friendly lodging, and a loop through western Sonoma County.
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Dog’s guide to autumn: 5 Northern California day trips
Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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Dog-friendly delights in Dillon Beach
Dillon Beach sits between Bodega Bay and Tomales Bay with an off-leash public beach perfect for well-behaved dogs. Stay in chic tiny home cabins at Dillon Beach Resort or historic waterfront cottages at Nick's Cove.
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