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Albany Bulb Beach
Albany
Albany Bulb Beach, situated behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack along the Alameda County coast in California, is a haven for dog lovers seeking a waterfront adventure.
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California Canoe & Kayak
Pleasant Hill
Dog-friendly California Canoe & Kayak is committed to providing safe and enjoyable classes and trips, and would love to help you discover and develop your paddlesport endeavors.
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Del Valle Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Please check Del Valle Regional Park website for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) warnings before your visit. Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.
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Encinal Boat Ramp
Pleasant Hill
Encinal Boat Ramp, located in Alameda, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a picturesque setting for boaters and sailors to enjoy stunning views of Alameda and San Francisco.
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Grand Street Boat Ramp
Alameda
Grand Street Boat Ramp in Alameda, located at the north end of Grand Street, offers a convenient and well-equipped facility for boaters and fishing enthusiasts.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Oakland
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline is a dog-friendly 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay.
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Oyster Bay Regional Park
San Leandro
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline waterfront parkland is on the site of a former landfill is a work in progress popular with dog owners from surrounding communities.
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Robert W. Crown
Alameda
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, offers a splendid blend of natural beauty and recreational facilities over its 2.5-mile sandy expanse.
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Shadow Cliffs Regional
Pleasant Hill
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, located in Pleasant Hill, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Tilden Regional Park
Berkeley
One of the East Bay Regional Park District's three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park has been called the jewel of the system, and its recreational activities have become a happy tradition for generations of East Bay youngsters.
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