Color-coded Outings With Your Dog
Yellow, orange, red or purple? Keeping up with ever-changing pandemic color codes and associated restrictions can be confusing, but your dog doesn’t care: She just wants to be with you, whether for an hour, a weekend or more. In Northern California, we have limitless options for safe, dog-friendly getaways. So leash up, keep an eye on the rules, get out and enjoy our big Bay Area backyard.
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Ho Ho Ahoy!
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Time Out with Dogs by the Sea
It’s oyster season! And it’s hard to imagine a more ideal place to enjoy a delectable dozen than at Nick’s Cove Restaurant and Oyster Bar, a cherished dog-friendly restaurant and lodging property on Tomales Bay in Marin County. Santa Claus also makes his annual trek by boat to his boathouse workshop on December 6, 2020, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Safety will be his main concern so kids will not sit on his lap this year, but able to have a socially-distanced photo with him (bring and wear your masks). Read more...
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These are for me, right?
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Conquer Concord with Your Dog
So where is Concord? To some, it’s one of those drive-by exits off the highway on the way from here to there. But to DogTrekkers who make time to linger, it’s a destination in itself, with miles of scenic breweries—and, yes, so many great Mexican food places that the city’s marketing gurus have crafted a new campaign dubbed ‘'The Taco Trail.” Read more...
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Maya and Friends Dig Vacaville
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Dog-friendly Surprises in Solano County
Taken aback by prices at Napa and Sonoma hotels and wineries? Stay in Vacaville at half the price (or, just make it a day-trip) and visit nearby Suisun Valley Rustic Wine Country, a verdant Solano County agricultural region where you’ll find numerous dog-friendly wineries offering outdoor, socially distanced tasting opportunities. Read more...
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Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail
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No, Fido, Silicon Valley is not just about Google, Facebook and other tech giants. It’s also home to a dog-friendly wine region that’s hiding in plain sight. Just follow Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail signage to craft your own itinerary among 34 family-owned wineries and tasting rooms within 28 miles of each other. Be sure to check ahead, as some are closed to the public during the pandemic. Read more...
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Photo Credits
Santa - Kellie Delario
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