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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Terrific tree-hugging retreats
Imagine waking up beneath towering trees and sipping coffee on your deck with your pup wagging its tail by your ...

Glamping by the sea
California’s dog-friendly coastal glamping sites let you and your pup enjoy salty sea breezes, beach walks, and stunning sunsets with ...

Go off leash with Russian River Adventures
Russian River Adventures celebrates its silver anniversary in 2025, marking 25 years of paddling excursions that include popular pup-friendly options ...

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 ...

DogTrekker’s official spring/summer event guide is live!
With sunlight lingering longer and wildflowers breaking into bloom, now’s the perfect time to play outside. While you’re at it, ...

Wine country within easy reach
From Vacaville, all roads lead to wine country. Easy travel to three storied wine regions makes the city an unbeatable ...

Napa Humane’s Pawsport: Fetch great deals and fun
Spring in Napa means lush hillsides, picture-perfect wildflowers and some of the best dog-friendly deals of the year. Napa Humane’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 ...

Season of Giving: Support animal welfare organizations in California
As the season of giving unfolds, the DogTrekker team turns our hearts and pocketbooks towards those rescue/adoption organizations that make ...