The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California’s rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
DogTrekker is dishing up (in no particular order) the best places to paddle, swim, surf and play – including freshwater reservoirs, Pacific shores, mountain lakes and under-the-radar kayaking routes. Swipe on some sunscreen and start planning your travels with this splash-season bucket list.
Fetch sun and sea on the San Francisco Peninsula
Home to 60+ miles of Pacific coastline and 30 miles of San Francisco Bay shores, The San Francisco Peninsula puts beach adventures in easy reach. Conveniently located between Silicon Valley and the City by the Bay, this pup-focused destination features both city amenities and surprisingly wild parks and trails. Here’s where to splash, stroll and stay. Read more…
Dive into summer at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake boasts 300 days of sunshine and dark nights perfect for stargazing, but that’s just the start. This mountain jewel in the San Bernardino National Forest also has great fishing, boating and water activities, hiking and biking trails, and 22 miles of tranquil shoreline to explore. Several dog-friendly hotels and dining patios warmly welcome families. Read more…
Rove the rivers and coastline of magical Mendocino
Few places cater to water-loving canines like Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too. A perennial DogTrekker favorite, this Mendocino coast mainstay runs guided tours and rents dog-friendly watersports equipment on the Stanford Inn grounds. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford have been welcoming pups to this serene, sustainably minded resort for more than 45 years. Read more…
Hit the water on spectacular Lake Siskiyou
Lake Siskiyou is strikingly beautiful, incredibly dog-friendly and delightfully under the radar. Set among the waterfalls and wilderness of northwestern California, near the Oregon border, it’s especially inviting in the summer. On relaxing Lake Siskiyou days, you might swim at the foot of Mt. Shasta, loop around lakefront trails, or sip lagers on a patio with your pup. Read more…
