Sure, you could commute from the Bay Area or Sacramento, but why not make a weekend of it? After a day of hiking or touring the wine or craft-beer trails, it’s nice to stay for dinner, pull into a nearby hotel and spend the night. By our count, more than two dozen Tri-Valley hotels welcome dogs (use the handy dog-friendly check box at visittrivalley.com to filter hotels).
All the usual chain hotels and motels are represented. Word to the wise: some don’t charge extra for pets, some charge a modest $10-$25 and others impose a non-refundable deposit or cleaning fee of as much as $150. Always call ahead to confirm the current pet policy before booking.
Some examples: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton at the Club ($50 dog fee), at the intersection of Interstates 680 and 580, is well situated for visitors to Livermore Valley Wine Country. The property has a nice lawn area where your pup can stretch after a day of tasting-room hopping. Larkspur Landing Pleasanton ($75 per stay for dogs) is an all-suite hotel offering fully equipped kitchens and complimentary laundry facilities—handy if your dog decided to roll in something fragrant on the trail. Sheraton Pleasanton gets a “four paws up” from us, as it doesn’t charge extra for dogs. Neither do the La Quinta Inns in Pleasanton or Livermore or the budget-priced Motel 6 properties in the same cities. Another budget choice is Tri Valley Inn & Suites near downtown Pleasanton. It may not have the latest 500-count, Egyptian cotton dog beds, but it’s clean, friendly, and reasonably priced.
Hyatt House in Pleasanton and Danville Sycamore Inn are among other recommended lodgings.
Beyond the hotels, the Tri-Valley is packed with dog-friendly things to do. Leashed dogs are welcome on the Iron Horse Regional Trail, a paved 32-mile path that’s great for morning walks. Livermore’s downtown has several restaurants with outdoor patios happy to bring a water bowl to the table. And if you time your visit right, the Livermore Valley wine region hosts pet-friendly events throughout the year.
Check our listings on DogTrekker.com to help make a wise decision.
Photo Credit: @slandgirlinjourney
