Things to Do Blog
Over the past 10 years, DogTrekker’s team of veteran writers and editors have crafted more than 2,500 stories about all of the things you can do with your dog in California. Happy DogTrekking! Remember to travel lightly and always Leave Only Paw Prints®!
Bark and Meow Around the Block
Berkeley Humane's Bark and Meow Around the Block street fair returns August 23 with hundreds of adoptable dogs, live music, food trucks and a beer garden.
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Affordable hotels near wine country? We’re all ears.
Vacaville offers affordable pet-friendly hotels with easy access to Napa, Sonoma and Suisun Valley wineries. Stay for less, sip world-class wines, and enjoy dog parks, patio dining and public art with your pup along the way.
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Make Noyo Harbor Inn your ulti-mutt fall getaway
Noyo Harbor Inn in Fort Bragg pairs Mendocino Coast beauty with genuine dog-friendly hospitality. Leashed dogs join guests at HarborView Bistro, and the inn's grounds and nearby coastal trails make it easy to keep your pup happy all weekend.
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Paws-itively impressive green practices
The Stanford Inn earned a spot on USA Today's top 10 eco-friendly hotels for the second consecutive year, recognized for its lasting commitment to sustainability and positive environmental impact.
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Four-paw fun, from harvest into the holidays
Fall on California's North Coast shines at the Stanford Inn and throughout Mendocino County, with Harvest Mendocino events, seasonal celebrations, and holiday sparkle into the new year.
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Forestville trail opens miles of dog-friendly adventure in Sonoma County
The West County Regional Trail starts in Forestville and stretches 5.5 paved miles through vineyards and farms to Sebastopol, following an old railway corridor. Connect to the Joe Rodota Trail for 14 miles of continuous, dog-friendly walking across Sonoma County.
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Paw-some road trips from Sacramento
Sacramento's big backyard delivers dog-friendly road trips to Placer County waterfalls, Gold Country mining trails, and small-batch wineries in the Sacramento River Delta.
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Pup Palooza: Cabanas and pup-friendly rooms, oh my!
Little River Inn on the Mendocino coast hosts its annual Pup Palooza celebration on April 25, 2026, with dog painting, wine tasting and contests benefiting the Mendocino Coast Humane Society.
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Pup Palooza is back and better than ever
Little River Inn proudly hosts Pup Palooza, a lively spring celebration that supports the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. From dog painting to wine tasting to training workshops and contests, this family-friendly event delights dogs and the humans who follow. With the Inn’s special lodging deals, you can make it a full weekend on the coast.
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