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Francis Beach Campground
Half Moon Bay
Francis Beach Campground in Half Moon Bay is a stunning coastal destination on the San Francisco Peninsula combining beachfront access with campground facilities. Leashed dogs are welcome in the campground and on the beach, making it a fantastic spot for...
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California Canoe & Kayak
Half Moon Bay
California Canoe & Kayak is a dog-friendly boat or houseboat experience in Half Moon Bay in California’s San Francisco Peninsula.
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Half Moon Bay
Mavericks Beach in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, is where the annual big wave surfing competition takes place, and dogs are welcome on-leash.
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Half Moon Bay
Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for beach-loving dog owners. Visitors can take a steep trail down to Poplar Beach, where they will find a stretch of open coastline.
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Stay together on the San Francisco Peninsula
Traveling with your dog has never been easier or more enjoyable on the San Francisco Peninsula. From sleek, design-forward hotels in the heart of Silicon Valley to cozy coastal retreats along Half Moon Bay, there’s no shortage of welcoming…
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Fetch sun and sea on the San Francisco Peninsula
Home to 60+ miles of Pacific coastline and 30 miles of San Francisco Bay shores, The San Francisco Peninsula puts beach adventures in easy reach. Conveniently located between Silicon Valley and the City by the Bay, this pup-focused destination features…
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Explore The San Francisco Peninsula – paws welcome!
Welcome to the San Francisco Peninsula — where family-friendly travel includes your four-legged companions. From scenic hiking trails and dog-friendly beaches to charming, walkable downtowns, The Peninsula makes it easy to create memorable experiences with your pet by your side.
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Best dog-friendly breweries and wineries on The Peninsula
Welcome to the San Francisco Peninsula — where family-friendly travel includes your four-legged companions. From scenic hiking trails and dog-friendly beaches to charming, walkable downtowns, The Peninsula makes it easy to create memorable experiences with your pet by your side.
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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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