Dog-Friendly Activities Near Arcata Plaza, CA, US

Take Fido for an adventure through dog-friendly Arcata Community Forest in Arcata, CA. Comprised of 793 acres of towering redwoods, the forest is popular with hikers, cyclists, runners and horseback riders. Leashed dogs can join you to explore 11 miles of multi-use trails. While camping is prohibited, they offer several access points to the forest, including a parking area and trailhead at the junction of Fickle Hill Road and Ficklehill Lane.

Dogs are welcome inside and outside at The Bigfoot Taproom in McKinleyville, CA. This pet-friendly beer garden has a variety of craft beer, cider and wine on their 32 taps. Choose from umbrella-shaded picnic tables outside or the numerous seating options inside for you and Fido to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and cold drinks.

Leashed pets are welcome at Mad River Beach County Park, a dog-friendly beach in Arcata, CA. Fido can walk with you as you explore the dunes and wide expanses of sand, as well as take in the ocean views.

Pale Moon Brewing Company is a small, local nano-brewery located in downtown Arcata, CA. Fido is welcome inside the dog-friendly taproom! They offer a variety of handcrafted beers brewed on site.

Hiller Park is a dog-friendly park in the community of McKinleyville, CA. This 36-acre park offers 1.5 miles of trails to explore with Fido, and a designated off-leash area anywhere west of the split rail fence. Facilities include a children's playground, picnic tables, a barbecue area, and restrooms. The park is open from 8am to 8pm daily, and the gates are locked promptly at 8.15pm.

Pets will feel right at home at Redwood Park, a popular, pet-friendly public park in Arcata, CA. Dogs must be leashed. Owners can relax at one of the picnic tables and enjoy the view of giant redwood trees.

The Hammond 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 McKinleyville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hammond. 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.

Hammond Coastal Trail is a pet-friendly stretch of the California Coastal Trail that links Arcata and Clam Beach. Start off with a leashed walk along Mad River Beach, then enjoy off-leash fun at Clam Beach Off-Leash Area from October through February. This trail is rated as easy and welcomes most levels of hiker to enjoy it. Dog owners should clean up any mess that is left behind.