Featured water fun
All Aboard Adventures
Fort Bragg
Embark on a maritime escapade like no other with All Aboard Adventures, led by the seasoned Captain Tim, located within the picturesque Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg, California.
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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 west side of the beach is dog-friendly. Access the beach by vehicle from Highway 1, or by trails down the bluffs.
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Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access
The Sea Ranch
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages the Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail, one of six public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community located south of Gualala.
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Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too
Mendocino
Established in 1972, Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too provides a wide selection of kayaks, canoes, outrigger, and bicycles for exploring beautiful Big River estuary and beyond. This is the Mendocino coast's only full-service outdoor shop, serving locals and visitors alike.
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Glass Beach
Fort Bragg
Glass Beach is the well-known southern beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg. Dogs on leash are welcome. The beach can be accessed from the south end of Elm Street.
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Gualala Point Regional Park
Gualala
Gualala Point Regional Park is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino-Sonoma County line with sandy beaches, open meadows, coastal forest, a campground, and seasonal fishing on the Gualala River.
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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 for visitors and their furry companions.
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Liquid Fusion Kayaking
Fort Bragg
Enjoy a mystical journey of the Mendocino Coast in a dog-friendly kayak. Explore dramatic geological features, be intrigued by marine wildlife, and be inspired by rugged beauty. Explore the placid Noyo River estuary or the Pacific Ocean with its sea caves, arches, sea stacks, and
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Noyo Beach
Fort Bragg
Noyo Beach is a small but popular off-leash dog beach located where the Noyo River meets the Pacific Ocean in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, along the California Coast.
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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 and ample room for your dog to stretch his legs and run off-leash till he's too tired to move!
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Anchor Bay Beach
Anchor Bay
Please note: Anchor Bay Beach is privately owned; accessed via Anchor Bay Campground. Public use of the beach is available. Day use fee: $3 per adult (dogs and kids are free), $5 parking fee, per car.
Read moreAnchor Charter Boats
Fort Bragg
Anchor Charter Boats in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, along the California Coast, offers an array of ocean adventures and fishing excursions.
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Caspar
Caspar Beach, situated on the stunning California Coast in Mendocino County, is a haven for water enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Gualala
Cook's Beach, located just north of Gualala in Mendocino County along the California Coast, offers a serene retreat for water-loving visitors and their furry companions.
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Elk
Greenwood Creek State Beach, which is west of downtown Elk, offers beach walks and kayaking.
Read moreLake Pillsbury
Ukiah
Lake Pillsbury is a unique place to visit with your dog in Lake County. This reservoir, surrounded by the Mendocino National Forest, provides a setting ideal for outdoor activities.
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Potter Valley
Located on the central west shore of the picturesque Lake Pillsbury, this hidden gem in Potter Valley, Lake County, California Wine Country, beckons travelers seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by nature's splendor.
Read moreNavarro River Redwoods
Elk
After winding over rolling hills and through the Anderson Valley, motorists traveling along Highway 128 suddenly enter an eleven-mile-long redwood tunnel to the sea. The redwood forest along the Navarro River is a magnificent sight.
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Point Arena
Schooner Gulch State Beach is one of the Mendocino Coast’s best-kept secrets for dog owners looking to explore rugged, unspoiled California coastline with their four-legged companions. Located three miles south of Point Arena along Highway 1, this 50-acre coastal preserve offers dramatic sea cliffs, secluded
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Little River
Van Damme State Beach, located in the picturesque town of Little River, just 2-3 miles south of Mendocino on the California Coast, offers a serene retreat for water-loving travelers and their furry companions.
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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Rove the rivers and coastline of magical Mendocino
Few places cater to water-loving canines like Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too. A perennial DogTrekker favorite, this Mendocino coast mainstay runs guided tours and rents dog-friendly watersports equipment on the Stanford Inn grounds. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford have…
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Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
The Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino celebrates 45 years of welcoming dogs with ocean-view rooms, plant-based dining, spa services and nature walks. This eco-resort treats four-legged guests like family, with treats, beds and coastal trails nearby.
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Redwoods, shallow roots, and dogs on fire roads
Coast redwoods have roots just 6-12 feet deep but 100 feet wide. Here's why that shapes where your dog can walk in California's redwood parks.
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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
Roosevelt elk, bears, seal pups, plovers — California's North Coast is thick with wildlife. Here's exactly what to do when your dog meets them.
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Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you pack it in and pack it out, and 95% leash up in sensitive habitats. Now, that’s a pack worth howling…
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