My favorite places to connect with nature and soak up the beauty of Northern California. Divided into Dog Friendly and No Dogs Allowed lists.
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Bring your dog and enjoy your time together
Mixed use space that has dog friendly hiking trails in the upper levels, concert hall to catch performances, and an event space to book for special memories. Must see and hidden gem in Saratoga, CA.
Plan a Visit • Montalvo Arts Center
This unique brewery/restaurant offers beautiful views of the ocean and has a dog friendly patio. It's tucked away off scenic Hwy 1 and can get crowded on weekends. Check their website to plan your visit.
Home - Moss Beach Distillery
This Taco Bell in Pacifica has an amazing view of the ocean with dogs welcome in the outdoor seating area. Popular hangout for hungry surfers…
Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica, CA - 5200 Coast Highway
This Sonoma County winery hosts annual estate tours with your dog. You can bring your dog on this 4 hour hike and enjoy the beauty of wine country with them. The next one is in the fall. Reservations required.
Kunde Family Winery
No Dogs Allowed
Would be nice with your dog, but there's a good reason they aren't allowed to these spots
Beautiful park on the peninsula full of spacious hiking trails and lots of choices to explore and think. Parking is free but fills up fast on weekends. No dogs allowed.
Rancho San Antonio Preserve
Beautiful Japanese Tea Garden in Saratoga, CA. Even though it can get busy on weekends, you can still wander along the paths and feel its calming stillness.
Hakone Estate and Gardens
I'm a huge Peanuts and Snoopy fan and visiting this museum brought back so many nice memories. It has a history of how the comic strip evolved, interactive exhibits, a room where you can learn to draw all the peanuts characters, and a even a re-creat...
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
Beautiful Estate Homes that have been open to the public since 1975. There are many events to attend for the holidays like Nightfall which is an annual outdoor display of fantasy woodland scenes nad winding paths that will expand your imagination. Du...