Dog stories
Our DogTrekker writers know dog-friendly California like your pup knows the treat jar—intimately and enthusiastically. Whether sniffing out beaches in San Diego, dog-friendly wineries in Sonoma, hiking trails in the Sierra, or cozy mountain cabins near Big Bear Lake, we're your trusted guides for dog travel. From bustling cities to hidden wilderness gems, we fetch reliable tips, insights, and local secrets to make traveling with your four-legged friend effortless. Trust DogTrekker to lead you and your pup to tail-wagging dog travel adventures across dog-friendly California.
Walk, wag and wine taste through Santa Cruz County history
DogTrekkers tell us they like to look through the destinations we cover through a historical...
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Wine taste at a historic winery
Sip award-winning wines as your leashed pup enjoys the creekside courtyard of Bargetto Winery. Located in...
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Other historical points of interest
Stop by the Felton Covered Bridge Park and marvel at a California State Historical Landmark. Built in...
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Hike to the lime kilns at Pogonip
Hit the trails of Pogonip with the pup to see the historic ruins of the lime kilns....
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Playtime with your pup in the East Bay’s big back yard
Yes, San Francisco traffic congestion can be a turnoff, but head to the East Bay...
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Take a walk in the historical downtown district
Just a short stroll from the contemporary shops of downtown Santa Cruz, you’ll find some...
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Can you Suisun? if you haven’t, go soon!
While Napa and Sonoma bask in California wine-country publicity, Solano County’s “Rustic Wine Country,” aka...
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Stay and play in Vacaville
Sure, you could drive home after a day of hiking or just romping with your...
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Conquer Concord with your pup
Looking for a new, not-faraway place to explore with your dog for a day or...
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Putting paws to paths around Concord
Get tails a’waggin’ on trails at one of the East Bay Regional Parks District preserves...
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Fall for these dog-friendly waterfalls
Yes, we had a dry January, but the big storms in late December filled lakes...
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Don’t pass on Pasadena with your dog
If you can just get off of those L.A. freeways (and you can!) a great...
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Santa Barbara’s waterfall surprise
How good are you and your dog at rock-hopping and scrambling? You’ll need to put...
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Yosemite gushers
Late winter and early spring are great times to visit Yosemite National Park, but be...
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Moving water in Marin
It’s not the easiest waterfall hike in Marin County, but Cataract Falls, on the north...
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Swimming at Novato’s O’Hair park
Kacee testing the waters in O’Hair Park Novato. In her 17th year when she passed,...
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Snow dogs! Where to ruff it up in the white stuff
Those of us who live in California have to pinch ourselves in thanks for proximity...
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Tahoe snow play and stay: dog-friendly hotels in Lake Tahoe
There are so many dog-friendly lodgings at Lake Tahoe that we can’t begin to inventory...
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