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Baker Beach
San Francisco
Dog-friendly Mile-long Baker Beach in San Francisco lies at the foot of the rugged cliffs on the western shoreline of the Presidio.
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Crissy Field
San Francisco
Crissy Field is a great place to enjoy with your dog in San Francisco. It used to be an airfield that belonged to the United States Army.
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Fort Funston
San Francisco
Fort Funston, on the western edge of San Francisco, is a 200-foot high windy bluff offering some of the best hang-gliding opportunities in the country.
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Lake Merced
San Francisco
Lake Merced, located in San Francisco, offers a delightful off-leash area for furry companions at the North Lake area, situated at Lake Merced Blvd and Middlefield Drive.
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Mile Rock Beach
San Francisco
Mile Rock Beach in San Francisco offers a peaceful setting, perfect for a leisurely stroll with your dog while exploring the natural beauty of Lands End Park.
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Ocean Beach
San Francisco
Ocean Beach in San Francisco is the widest and longest expanse of sand on San Francisco’s shores, extending from the Cliff House to Fort Funston along the Pacific Ocean, and is adjacent to Golden Gate Park.
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