Wine Country
California's delightful year-round weather not only benefits its residents and visitors but also plays a significant role in producing exceptional wines. With over 800 dog-friendly wineries located across the state, dog parents have no shortage of irresistible destinations to explore together.
DogTrekker’s favorite regions in Northern California are Mendocino County; the Carneros region and Suisun Valley, easily accessible from Vacaville; and Sacramento the Gold Country, using our capital as your basecamp.
In Southern California, it is easy: Temecula Valley Wine Country! One of California’s best-kept secrets, there are more than 30 dog-friendly wineries and lots of room to roam.
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Stories about Wine Country
Low-effort, high-tail-wag: California’s easiest dog-friendly getaways
Not every dog trip needs a summit, a sunrise alpine start or a packing list the length of your arm. Some of the best ones are almost lazy — a short drive, a flat walk, a patio with a water bowl and a room you
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.
10 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts in Napa Valley
10 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts across Napa Valley, from Calistoga to Napa, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
Healdsburg with your dog: where pups own the square
Healdsburg is 67 miles north of the Golden Gate and built around a historic plaza where dogs aren't just allowed, they're expected. Here's how we spend a Sonoma wine weekend with the pup.
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
Dog-friendly Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey Bay.
ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Wine Country
California Wine Country — spanning the rolling vineyards of Napa and Sonoma counties — offers some of the most scenic paved trails in the state, and many of them welcome leashed dogs. Whether navigating by wheelchair, pushing a stroller, or simply preferring a smooth, level
Dog-friendly Amador County winery tasting trail
If your idea of California wine country starts and ends with Napa, we need to talk. About 90 minutes east of Sacramento, Amador County's Shenandoah Valley is home to some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in the state — and unlike the more polished Napa
Dog-friendly patios in California: Your spring outdoor dining guide
Spring in California means one thing for dog owners: patio season is officially open. California legalized dogs on restaurant patios in 2014, and since then the dining scene for pup parents has only grown. Our statewide guide to dog-friendly outdoor dining from SoCal beaches to
Sonoma’s new dog trails: where to hike this spring
New coastal access near Bodega Bay adds another destination for dog lovers exploring Sonoma County's parks, beaches and spring hiking trails.
Dog-friendly wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma
Spring is the best time to take your dog wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma. Cooler temps, thinner crowds and dozens of dog-friendly patios make it easy to sip, stroll and explore together.
Forestville trail opens miles of dog-friendly adventure
The West County Regional Trail starts in Forestville and stretches 5.5 paved miles through vineyards and farms to Sebastopol, following an old railway corridor. Connect to the Joe Rodota Trail for 14 miles of continuous, dog-friendly walking across Sonoma County.