East Bay Area
Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties are collectively referred to as the East Bay. We add to that the cities of Oakland, concord , Pleasant Hill and Vacaville. Recreational opportunities with dogs find high expression in the East Bay Regional Park District, which includes 1,200 miles of trails in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
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California’s best dog-friendly sports bars to cheer on your team
From the mountains to the coast to the south, California has no shortage of sports bars that don’t just tolerate ...

Paw-some events for the dog days of summer
With summer in full swing, pup-friendly festivals are popping up across California. Lucky dogs can join their people for incredible ...

Affordable hotels near wine country? We’re all ears.
Vacaville blends California’s best: stellar wine country access, affordable lodging, and pet-friendly activities. Set between San Francisco and Sacramento, it’s ...

Breaking news from the Bay Area
You lucky dog: The East Bay Regional Park District has eliminated dog fees in 2025! That lets pups join their ...

Condé Nast Traveler readers’ top Northern California hotel picks
The #1 priority topic among our DogTrekker community has always been recommendations for the most dog-friendly hotels in California. Here ...

Check into a Berkeley classic, the Claremont Club & Spa
The top-rated hotel for discerning travelers visiting the Berkeley and Oakland area, Claremont Club & Spa, a Fairmont Hotel earns ...

Condé Nast readers go all-in for the San Francisco Bay Area
In 2024, MarketWatch uncovered America’s dog-friendliest cities after reviewing research from Trust for Public Land and other organizations ...

Win an Oakland DogCation® at the Claremont Club & Spa
For the second consecutive year, DogTrekker is proudly partnering with Visit Oakland to give away an Oakland DogCation®! Don’t miss ...

Discover dog-friendly Oakland: A canine paradise
Oakland is a fantastic place to visit or live with your dog. It’s sunny when San Francisco is foggy, and ...

Discover dog-friendly Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill is a picturesque town with scenic views where you'll find a variety of dog-friendly activities that will keep ...

Five critical things to know about dogs and wildfires
Let's talk about dogs and wildfires. California's wildfire season brings numerous challenges, not just for people but for their four-legged ...

Pick a park and take a walk
Sacramento, California’s “City of Trees,” takes great pride in its shady parks. William Land Park, just south of downtown, is ...