Coast
There’s nothing like the sight and sound of California coastal beaches to perk up a dog’s ears and set her tail to wagging—and California’s 840 miles of coastline offer plenty of fun for pups and their people. Don’t know where to go? DogTrekker.com has identified more than 200 dog-friendly beaches along the coast. Our favs, try off-leash Noyo Beach in Fort Bragg, Crissy Field in San Francisco, Mitchell’s Beach in Santa Cruz or Huntington Beach Dog Beach in Surf City USA!
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Stories about California Coastal Beaches
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.
Just a few rooms left for Pup Palooza!
Little River Inn hosts Pup Palooza, a lively spring celebration benefiting the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. Dog painting, wine tasting, training workshops, and costume contests fill the day, and lodging packages make it easy to stay the full weekend.
An easy California dog trip for seniors
California suits seniors traveling with dogs when the trip is built around short drives, easy walks, cooler weather and stops with clear pet rules.
California’s best dog-friendly resorts
Resorts are different from hotels. A hotel is somewhere you sleep between activities. A resort is the activity — grounds you can walk for an hour, restaurants and bars on the property, water access, real space for a dog to settle in over multiple nights
Flavors of the Peninsula, dog by your side
The San Francisco Peninsula’s Flavors of the Peninsula runs April 23 through May 3, 2026, inviting dog parents to explore a region defined by coastal views, neighborhood gems and global cuisine. From Half Moon Bay to bayside communities, participating restaurants make it easy to dine
ADA accessible dog-friendly trails on the Central Coast
California's Central Coast stretches from Santa Cruz to Ventura, encompassing some of the most dramatic coastline in the state. For travelers with mobility challenges — and their loyal four-legged companions — this region offers a surprising number of paved paths, boardwalks, and accessible trails with
ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Southern California
Southern California's diverse landscape -- from mountain lakes to desert oases to coastal bluffs -- offers a surprising number of paved and accessible trails where handlers with mobility needs and their dogs can enjoy the outdoors together. Whether we're talking about a boardwalk through a
Dog-friendly Mendocino coast: why April is the best time
There's a stretch of California coastline where fog rolls in like a slow exhale, bluffs erupt in wildflowers every spring, and nobody blinks when your dog walks into a restaurant. That's the Mendocino Coast, and April is arguably the best month to experience it with
Your dog-friendly guide to California’s Central Coast this spring
California's Central Coast is one of those places that seems tailor-made for a dog-friendly getaway — and spring might be the best time to go. The crowds thin out between winter storms and summer vacation season, wildflowers blanket the coastal hills, and the weather hovers
San Diego’s dog beaches, ranked
San Diego has more dedicated dog beach than any city in California, and most of the state doesn't even come close. Four beaches allow dogs, each with a different personality. Here's what actually matters at each one. Dog Beach, Ocean Beach This is the original.
Dog-friendly Easter weekend getaways in California
Easter weekend is the perfect excuse to hit the road with your dog. California is packed with dog-friendly destinations where you and your pup can soak up spring, from the off-leash beaches of Carmel to the wine country patios of Santa Barbara.
Best ADA and guide dog friendly trails in California
California is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the country, and everyone deserves to experience them — including hikers with guide dogs, service dogs, and mobility needs. These ADA-accessible trails offer breathtaking scenery without barriers.