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Bartholomew Estate Winery
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Bartholomew Estate Winery is situated in the 375-acre Bartholomew Park in Sonoma.
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Dog-Friendly wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma: A spring guide
Spring is the best time to take your dog wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma. Cooler temps, thinner crowds and dozens of dog-friendly patios make it easy to sip, stroll and explore together.
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Best ADA Accessible and Guide Dog Friendly Trails in California
California is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the country, and everyone deserves to experience them — including hikers with guide dogs, service dogs, and mobility needs. These ADA-accessible trails offer breathtaking scenery without barriers.
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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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A dog’s guide to autumn: 5 fall day trips in Northern California
Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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California’s new dog-friendly rules will blow your mind
California's dog-friendly travel scene expanded dramatically in 2025, with new CDC travel regulations, luxury hotel pet packages in Napa and San Diego, expanded airport relief areas, and tech tools that simplify planning trips with your pup. California's reputation as a top destination.
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Warning: Your dog may never want to leave these Sonoma County restaurants
Sonoma County restaurants go way beyond dog-tolerant. From Howard Station Cafe's dedicated doggie menu in Occidental to Barndiva's garden patio in Healdsburg, these spots serve up wine country hospitality for humans and their four-legged dining companions.
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