California 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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Take a national seashore, cross it with some intriguing history, add luxury cottages, an oyster bar and restaurant.
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Tucked between old-growth trees and USDA-certified organic gardens, this dog-friendly destination weaves wellness, relaxation and only-in-California recreation into each stay.
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While many spa and wellness resorts push guests toward fixed goals, the Stanford Inn by the Sea breaks healthy living into manageable, easy-to-integrate steps.
Read moreActivities for every family member at the Stanford Inn
With a blufftop location above sparkling Mendocino Bay, the Stanford Inn by the Sea is a convenient home base for adventurers of all ages.
Read moreDog-friendly road trip: Highway 1 and Santa Cruz
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Mendocino County isn’t day-trip distance from any metropolitan area, which, for DogTrekkers, means you’ll want to cuddle up with your pup at a dog-friendly lodging establishment.
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Read moreDog-friendly attractions on the Mendo Coast
The Mendocino Coast is rich in natural attractions, from beaches and redwood forests to vast networks of trails where you and your pup can hike to your hearts' content.
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Read moreLeave no dog behind
One simple mission has always guided DogTrekker’s work: Leave no dog behind, whether you’re on vacation or at a shelter.
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If you’re traveling down the coast, Santa Cruz County is a natural stop-over spot. And Byrne-Milliron Forest is a must-do with your canine companion. Yes, the views are great, but...
Read moreEvery dog has its day in Fort Bragg
The Beachcomber group of properties are a sure bet for visitors traveling to Fort Bragg with furry companions: The group includes three dog-friendly hotels.
Read moreChow down with your canine companion: Dog-friendly Fort Bragg restaurants
Always remember to bring a sweatshirt, as dog-friendly outdoor dining at coast-side can be chilly!
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Read morePut paws to paths in Fort Bragg
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Read moreFall special at dog-friendly Stanford Inn
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Read moreDog-Passionate from the get-go
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Read moreAmador County
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The hands-down, No. 1 place to play in waves and sand in California is Carmel Beach, a powder-white, city-managed, mile-long strand on the outskirts of Carmel-by-the Sea, the chic vacation...
Read moreNorth Coast winery ramble
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Read moreDoggedly exploring Amador County
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Read moreTake a walk on the wave side
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Read moreFetching Fun Along the Coast
Matilda at Pismo Beach, CA. Photo Credit: Steve Fargie Steve F. sent in this fantastic action shot of Matilda the mini Aussie making a great catch while enjoying a game...
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Read moreWinter Coasting
Dixie and Lili at Limantour Beach. Photo Credit: Chelsie Lesinski Something about salt air is both invigorating and intoxicating, especially to those who don’t visit the coast very often. Hibernate in...
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Read moreIt takes a (dog-friendly) village
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Read moreDogTrekkers go Santa Cruzin’
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Read morePaddling Mendocino county rivers
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Read moreCoastal Cool-Off in Monterey County
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Read moreDogTrekkers visits the dog passionate Stanford Inn in Mendocino County
Sydnie and Siskiyou on the coast "If you're ever in the Mendocino area, I highly recommend the Stanford Inn. We went there with three of our fur babies, and were...
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One of Mendocino's favorite dog-friendly inns is the Stanford Inn By the Sea. Featured in Oprah Magazine and more than 139 other publications, as well as on TV, this hillside resort...
Read moreTake a Bragg-adocious break
With a whopping 7,500 full-time residents, Fort Bragg is the “big city” on the Mendocino coast. It’s also a very dog-friendly place, thanks largely to the tireless advocacy efforts of...
Read more17 miles of magnificence
It’s just 17 miles along scenic Highway 1 from the coastal village of Albion to the more muscular city of Fort Bragg, but considering how much lies in between, you...
Read moreMendocino Coast Humane Society 2013
Since we last checked in with the good folks at Mendocino Coast Humane Society, who have been pitching in since 2001 to help the county's critters in need, they've continued...
Read moreScenic coasting in Monterey County
Monterey County boasts one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, from Watsonville in the north to the famous Big Sur in the south.
Read moreMake a splash in Marin
Marin County is spring-loaded with dog-friendly places, but we at DogTrekker have some tail-wagger favorites. Beautiful Muir Beach permits dogs under voice control off-leash.
Read moreAmazing Mendocino County
If there’s one destination in Northern California that really rolls out the red carpet for your pooch, it's Mendocino County. Pet-friendly properties such as Stanford Inn by the Sea, Little...
Read moreCoastal Cruising
September on the California coast brings the clearest weather of the year, making it an ideal month to take in the scenery and chase waves. Our favorite dog-friendly coastal-cabin hideouts...
Read moreCatch a ride on a Canine Cruiser
A summertime trip up the Mendocino County coast isn’t complete without a paddle excursion along the beautiful Big River estuary. And now there’s a novel new way for you and your...
Read moreBest Ocean Beaches
When it comes to blue-ribbon beaches, DogTrekker.com gives top honors to strands where dogs under voice control can legally romp leash-free. There aren’t many in Northern California, but these three...
Read moreThe many sides of Mendocino County
If there's one destination in Northern California that really rolls out the red carpet for your pooch, it's Mendocino County. Pet-friendly properties such as Stanford Inn by the Sea, Little...
Read moreSLO North Coast Paradise
San Luis Obispo County’s North Coast is a tail-wagging, 31-mile stretch of California shoreline on Highway 1. The route begins with a quick jaunt from San Luis Obispo west on...
Read moreSand and Sea With Your Dog
When the urge to brush sand out of your dog’s coat becomes irresistible, throw a towel and a dog brush in the car and take off to enjoy one of...
Read moreSee the Sea
It was half a century ago, in 1962, that Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco was created to preserve a magnificent stretch of coastline and the farmlands abutting...
Read moreMacKerricher State Park
Adhering to leash restrictions is a small price to pay for reveling in the beauty of this Mendocino County gem with numerous dog-friendly trails and beaches. MacKerricher State Park is...
Read moreMendocino coasting with your canine
A mere glimpse of Mendocino’s gorgeously sculpted coastline is all it takes to turn urban angst into rural revelation. The scenery is so intoxicating you can happily spend a week...
Read moreBeyond the crowds in Mendocino County
Mendocino County is “so close and yet so far away” when it comes to scenery, attitude and ambiance. Whether you play it sophisticated or sniff out the rustic, you’ll have...
Read moreDog-friendly Stanford Inn, Mendocino
One of Mendocino's favorite dog-friendly inns is the Stanford Inn by the Sea. Featured in Oprah Magazine and more than 139 other publications, as well as on TV, this hillside...
Read moreOutrigger outings
You won’t find a more eclectic collection of canoes and kayaks than at Catch-A-Canoe, which has been outfitting paddlers on the eight-mile-long Big River estuary near Mendocino since 1972.
Read moreHumboldt County off-leash beaches
A wealth of beaches where canines are allowed to run free within the wave slope make the Humboldt shore one of the most dog-friendly coastal areas in California. A favorite...
Read moreMendocino County’s coastal scenery
Mendocino County’s sculpted coastline is so intoxicating you can yappily spend a week without venturing beyond sight or sound of the sea.
Read moreDining in Mendocino County with your dog
Charming Mendocino village and the nearby community of Little River are at the center of the culinary action in this part of Mendocino County.
Read moreWorld’s Most Scenic Toll Road
Why buy the milk when the cow is free? The Monterey Peninsula is so outrageously scenic and so pet-friendly that you certainly don’t have to pay to feast your eyes...
Read moreCoasting Right Along
Point Pinos Lighthouse Your dog can’t come inside to watch otters cavorting and jellyfish pulsing in their tanks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. But that’s OK, because Monterey and the neighboring...
Read moreHalf it your way
It's hard to know what to do first in Half Moon Bay: Explore miles and miles of pristine beaches, scarf up some seafood at a seaside café,
Read moreLots to Bragg about
What can you say about a town that has its own dog park mayor, an ice cream parlor that provides free licks for Fido, and a 47-acre botanical garden known for...
Read moreThe Stanford Inn – authentically eco-minded
Since the early 1980s, the dog-passionate Stanford Inn owners Joan and Jeff Stanford have been guided by a purpose-driven, light-on-the-land mindset. That ethic influences everything at the resort, including room...
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