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Cozy up at the Little River Inn

Little River Inn dining cabana
Photo by Little River Inn.
Winter is a great time to visit the Little River Inn with your dog, and this season comes with a little extra incentive. Fewer crowds and cooler weather make everything feel easier and more relaxed—and there are two winter specials that make a coastal getaway at the Little River Inn even more tempting. Read more.

Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years

Stanford Inn beauty photo
Photo by Stanford Inn.

Magical Mendocino County turns up the charm each fall, when shifting light and kaleidoscopic colors grace the coastline. Now celebrating 45 dog-friendly years, the Stanford Inn by the Sea makes an incredible seasonal basecamp. Here, ocean-view lodging, plant-based dishes, wellness workshops, spa services and nature walks are just the start. Read on to see why DogTrekker readers love this eco-resort. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford, together with four-legged ambassadors Parker and Pepper, look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Paws-itively impressive green practices

Maya at the Stanford Inn.
Maya checks out the Santford Inn’s organic gardens. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
In August 2025, the Stanford Inn was named one of the country’s top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the USA Today 10BEST Readers' Choice awards. This was the property's second consecutive year of on the list, and Team DogTrekker couldn't be more excited for the entire Stanford Inn pack. (Fun fact: in 2021, the Stanford Inn was also runner-up for best pet-friendly hotel!) Read more.

Win a Mendocino County coastal DogCation®

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.

The DogCation® is the most widely anticipated and engaging promotion in the history of DogTrekker. We celebrate fall in Mendocino County by offering our readers a chance to win one of three prize packages in the North Coast town of Fort Bragg. Enter to win a two-night stay at the dog-passionate Beachcomber Motel, Surf & Sand Lodge, or Beach House Inn. 

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