Dog-Friendly Activities in Nicks Cove, CA

Between Drakes Bay and an estuary, Limantour Beach serves as a home to birds who enjoy the land and sea of Point Reyes National Seashore in Inverness, CA. Enjoy a 2-mile walk along the dog-friendly southeast area of the beach with your pup, starting from the main parking lot and finishing where the beach turns rocky. Dogs must be kept on leashes of six feet or less and are not permitted to the west of the main parking lot.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Furthermore Wines, a pet-friendly vineyard in Sebastopol, CA. Specializing in exceptional, hand-crafted California Pinot Noir, this winery offers a casual and comfortable setting to sample wine by the glass or bottle. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic to pair with their wine. Fido can accompany you in the courtyard and throughout the grounds.

All aboard for a fun tour that Fido may never have experienced before. Book a private excursion with Vantigo and get a taste for VW van life on a dog-friendly tour of San Francisco's historic sites, breweries, Alcatraz and more. Leashed pups are welcome on private bookings. Contact them directly to book your private tour.

Taft Street Winery is a pet-friendly destination in Sebastopol, CA. Fido can join you at a table on their outdoor patio or inside the establishment while you sip curated tasting flights or wine by the glass or bottle. Please note their winery dog may stop by to say hello.

Grab Fido's leash and head out for a tasting experience at Pellegrini Family Vineyards, a dog-friendly vineyard in Santa Rosa, CA. Enjoy a variety of fine wines accompanied with charcuterie plates. Reservations are required.

Doran Regional Park, also known as Doran Beach, is a pet-friendly stretch of sand in Bodega Bay, CA. Featuring a wide, 2-mile stretch of beach, it's the perfect place for a walk with your pooch. Visitors enjoy walking, picnicking, playing in the sand, flying kites, surfing and bird-watching at this awesome beach. Make sure you and your leashed pup pay a visit to the rock jetty on the west end of the park.

Dillon Beach is a dog-friendly destination in Dillon Beach, CA. The beach is privately owned and managed by Dillon Beach Resort, but remains open to the public. Fido is welcome to join you for a day of sun and sand along the shoreline. Well-behaved dogs are allowed off-leash, but leashes are required in the parking area. Please note that a parking fee applies.

With a scenic backdrop of sandstone and granite cliffs, wander the north section of dog-friendly Kehoe Beach's shoreline with your four-legged companion in Inverness, CA. The beach can be accessed by a short hike along the 0.6-mile Kehoe Beach Trail off of Pierce Point Road. Dogs must be on a leash of six feet or less at all times and are not permitted south of the trail from March 1st through September 30th due to the threatened western snowy plover that reside there.

Dogs are welcome to run off leash at Bolinas Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Bolinas, CA. Enjoy watching people ride the waves at this popular surfing spot.

Indian Tree Preserve is pet-friendly. This natural area is full of winding pet-friendly trails you are welcome to explore with your pooch. Big Trees Trail lives up to its name. Bring your leashed dog on a walk through stands of redwoods and mature woodlands that open up to scenic views of Stafford Lake. Dogs are also allowed off-leash on fire roads, as long as they are under voice control. Ship’s Mast Trail is a forested traverse through a quiet redwood grove. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Shady Oak Barrel House is a pet-friendly taproom in Santa Rosa, CA. They serve their own Shady Oak beer and hard seltzers. Food options are frequently available from one of the rotating food trucks and local pop-up vendors. Fido is welcome to join you as long as he is leashed.

Monte Rio Public Beach in Monte Rio, CA, is a dog-friendly recreational area. Sandy Beach on the west side of the bridge crossing the Russian River, allows leashed dogs to romp and play in the river and on the beach. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Helen Putnam Regional Park, a 216‑acre open space near Petaluma, CA, that features oak woodlands, grassy hills, and ridge-top views of Sonoma County. This dog-friendly park offers about 6 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, plus amenities like a fishing pond, picnic area, playground, and restrooms.

West County Regional Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Sebastopol! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West County Regional Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Sonoma Coast State Park in Bodega Bay, CA is home to a number of pet-friendly areas to enjoy. The long sandy beaches stretch out along a beautiful coastline of natural arches and secluded coves at this popular state park. Although dogs are not allowed to hang out on Goat Rock Beach, your leashed pup can join you on Blind Beach off the south parking lot at Goat Rock. Dogs are also welcome at Wright's Beach and the campground at Bodega Dunes. You can find out more information about the park's opening times by contacting Sonoma Coast State Park directly.

Northwest Community Dog Park is a recreational space in Santa Rosa, CA. The park features 0.5 acres of fenced wood chip and lawn areas, a water fountain and restrooms. The park has separate areas for small and large dogs to play off leash. Children under 10 years old are not permitted inside fenced area. Dog handlers are limited to three dogs under their care.

Tara Firma Farms is a pet-friendly farm specializing in Pasture Raised Meats sold in Petaluma, CA. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to explore the property of almost 300 of acres. While you're there, pick up a bone or treat for Fido.

Crane Creek Regional Park is a128-acre, dog-friendly park in Santa Rosa that features rolling grasslands and beautiful oaks. Explore the 3.5 miles of trails with your leashed pooch, and the 18-hole disc golf course. Along the way, discover Crane Creek flowing through the middle of the park, ridges that offer sweeping views of the countryside and meadows covered with wildflowers. Bring your own water for your pooch to rehydrate. There is a parking fee.

Dogs are allowed at Trione-Annadel State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Santa Rosa, CA. Located 60 miles north of San Francisco, this area that is covered in wildflowers is popular among hikers and mountain bikers alike. If you're planning on taking Fido with you, you can explore developed areas like Channel Drive. Dogs are not allowed on trails, dirt roads or the backcountry.

Located just outside Sebastopol, CA, the dog-friendly, family-owned and operated Fog Crest Vineyard offers award-winning Russian River Valley wines. Fido can join you on the hilltop patio and throughout the grounds while you enjoy the current releases of Russian River Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Rosés and other award-winning wines. Pair your wine perfectly with the selection of locally-sourced cheeses and artisanal charcuterie plates available. Please note that reservations are required for tastings, and outside food is not permitted.