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San Francisco Bay Area region

San Francisco Bay Area region

Olive at Baker Beach, San Francisco. Photo by Eric Y.

San Francisco Bay Area

The nine-county San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most dog-friendly regions in the world. From the stunning coastal counties of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and San Mateo, where dog-friendly beaches abound, to the lively, pet-welcoming urban centers of Pleasant Hill and Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area is a paradise for pups and their people who follow.

Beyond the coast and cityscapes, the Bay Area serves as your gateway to wine country, where dogs are welcome alongside their humans at wineries in Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Santa Clara County, Livermore Valley, and Suisun Valley. Vacaville offers comfortable accommodations close to the vineyards for a budget-friendly wine country stay.

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Stories About San Francisco Bay Area

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Putah Canyon Campground: Dog-friendly camping on Lake Berryessa

Waterfront campsites and mellow lakeshore exploring Putah Canyon Campground on Lake Berryessa’s quieter west side offers a low-key, scenic base ...
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Maya (RIP) at the Sacramento River, Redding.

DogTrekker® 15th Anniversary

DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind – whether at home, while traveling, or ...
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Maya on green grass

Maya

This week, the DogTrekker® team says goodbye to Maya, a rescue pup who came to us from Monterey Bay Labrador ...
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A black dog at Bark in the Park in grass with a bandana on

Bark in the Park

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bark in ...
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Brown and white puppy on left, long-haired white and brown cat on right; center text: “Bark & Meow” adoption, Aug 23, Berkeley.

Bark and Meow Around the Block

Berkeley Humane’s annual Bark and Meow Around the Block returns Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ...
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Fluffy black dog attends Wag, Wine & Dine 2025.

Wag, Wine & Dine 2025

Mark your calendar for an afternoon of wagging tails, great wine, and good company. On Sunday, August 24, from 1 ...
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Two yellow Labradors sit on a dirt path by a biohazard sign in a Santa Clara dog park with trees, grass, and illness warning.

Dog park mystery: Illness and one death shut down Nuevo Dog Park in Santa Clara

Dog park mystery: Illness and one death shut down Nuevo Dog Park in Santa Clara A normally happy corner of ...
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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Attention all water dogs: It’s splash season

Summer is in full swing, which means it's time to hit the water. During California's sun-drenched splash season, water dogs ...
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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year

When the Capitol Corridor launched its “Pets Onboard” rail service a year ago, many Northern California commuters didn’t even know ...
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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Vacaville: Your wine country HQ

For wine lovers craving a tasting experience near California’s famous Napa Valley without the steep lodging prices, Vacaville offers the ...
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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Keeping tails wagging: Caring, connecting, and celebrating with Napa Humane

Napa Humane has quietly become one of the most vital lifelines for animals and their people in Napa Valley. Through ...
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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Vineyard views & wine-loving woofs

Prefer a wine glass to a canteen? Glamping in California’s wine regions combines the best of both worlds—nature lodging with ...
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