Paradise Ridge Winery sits on a hillside in Santa Rosa with views that stretch across the Sonoma County vineyards—and the good news is your dog gets to enjoy them too. The winery was hit hard by the Tubbs Fire in October 2017, but it’s been coming back, and the team is actively welcoming visitors again as they rebuild.

Here’s the layout: dogs can’t go into the tasting bar or picnic areas, but there’s plenty of space elsewhere to explore. The sculpture grove is the main draw for dogs—it’s an actual walkable garden where you and your dog can wander through art installations while taking in the vineyard views and the landscape beyond. It’s a peaceful way to spend time together, especially if you want a break from the tasting room scene.

The winery focuses on wines from the Russian River Valley and the Rockpile Viticultural Area, and they pair those with cheese offerings. If you’re interested, they do offer vineyard tours that include outdoor areas where you can have your dog with you. It’s not quite a full experience where your dog walks the whole vineyard with you, but the outdoor portions work fine with dogs alongside.

Since the winery is still in recovery mode, hours and what’s available can shift seasonally. They also have special events from time to time. The specific details on pet policies—like whether there are any size restrictions or leash requirements in different areas—are worth confirming directly with them before you go. The website usually has current information on hours and upcoming activities. This place genuinely welcomes dogs in the spaces where it makes sense, and if you’re driving out to wine country anyway, the sculpture grove alone makes it worth the stop.