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 both city amenities and surprisingly wild parks and trails. Here’s where to splash, stroll and stay.
Brilliant pup-friendly beaches dot the San Mateo County coast, from Linda Mar/Pacifica State Beach to Pescadero’s Bean Hollow State Beach and beyond. Leashed dogs can stroll on Pacifica’s Rockaway Beach (and rest on the nearby Rockaway Beach Brewery patio), while tidepool watchers gravitate to Montara State Beach. For unforgettable sunsets, check out Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay.
Head inland for sunny trails like the Arastradero Creek Loop at Palo Alto’s Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. The Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, west of downtown Redwood City, offers a 17.5-acre off-leash area.
Overlooking the Redwood Shores Lagoon in Redwood City, the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco is a pet-friendly basecamp for your San Francisco Peninsula activities. The Residence Inn Redwood City-San Carlos works well for longer stays, offering full kitchens and workspaces along with pool and outdoor barbecue access.
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley greets four-legged guests with treats, bowls and dog beds. Leashed canines can dine on the terrace at Quattro, the hotel’s Italian restaurant.
