Featured places to stay
Americas Best Value Inn-Novato
Novato
Americas Best Value Inn-Novato/Marin/Sonoma offers a prime location in Marin County, providing easy access to renowned destinations like Napa Wine Country, Sonoma Wine Country, Muir Woods, Point Reyes, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge leading to San Francisco.
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Days Inn Novato
Novato
Days Inn Novato/San Francisco hotel, an award-winning accommodation with easy access to San Francisco, warmly welcomes guests to the beautiful Bay Area.
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Finnegan’s Marin
Novato
Finnegan's Marin, an American bar and grill meets Irish pub in downtown Novato, is North Marin's beloved gathering place.
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Inn Marin
Novato
Inn Marin, a boutique motel in Novato, Marin County, sets itself apart with a strong commitment to sustainability. Guests can inquire about the eco-friendly practices seamlessly integrated into the operations.
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Nick’s Cove
Marshall
It's served as a depot for tourism, local fishermen, and agricultural operations throughout its history. The owners of Nick's Cove have taken special care to maintain the integrity of its traditional architecture in recognition of the cottages' historical importance.
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Acqua Hotel
Mill Valley
Acqua Hotel is a dog-friendly hotel in Mill Valley in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
Read moreCasa Madrona Hotel & Spa
Sausalito
Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa in Sausalito offers pet-friendly rooms with stunning views of the Marin coastline, providing an elegant waterfront retreat that welcomes dogs.
Read moreCavallo Point Lodge
Sausalito
Experience the rich history of Fort Baker, a former U.S. Army post, with a stay in a contemporary or impeccably restored historic guest room.
Read moreCottages Point Reyes
Inverness
The Cottages at Point Reyes Seashore in Inverness, Marin County, San Francisco Bay Area, offer a serene retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly getaway.
Read moreDancing Coyote Beach Cottages
Inverness
Dancing Coyote Beach Cottages in Inverness, Marin County, offer a serene retreat along a private strip of Tomales Bay waterfront. Each of the four...
Read moreDillon Beach Resort
Dillon Beach
Dog-friendly Dillon Beach Resort sits on 55 stunning coastal acres along the Marin-Sonoma County Line, between the mouth of Tomales Bay and the entrance to Bodega Bay.
Read moreExtended Stay America
San Rafael
Extended Stay America provides studio suites with fully equipped kitchens and ample workspace, designed for comfortable longer-term stays with pets.
Read moreGolden Gate Trailer Park
Greenbrae
Located just off Highway 101 North of The Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Trailer Park is close to all the San Francisco area attractions, ferry terminals, and bus routes.
Read moreGuesthouse Marin
Kentfield
Guesthouse Marin, a charming vacation rental in Kentfield, Marin County, is a haven for travelers seeking a dog-friendly retreat in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreLawson’s Landing Resort
Dillon Beach
Lawson's Landing Resort & Campground is a beloved fishing and boating destination located at the mouth of Tomales Bay in Dillon Beach, Marin County, part of the picturesque San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreMill Valley Inn
Mill Valley
The Mill Valley Inn, located at the base of Mt. Tamalpais in Mill Valley, California, offers a mix of rustic charm and modern comfort, ideal for travelers with dogs.
Read moreMotel 6 San Rafael
San Rafael
Motel 6 San Rafael is a dog-friendly hotel in San Rafael in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
Read moreNovato RV Park
Novato
Novato RV Park, located in Novato, Marin County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a prime location just off Hwy 101, providing easy access to nearby attractions such as the Napa/Sonoma Wine Country, Infineon Raceway, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Muir Woods, and Point Reyes
Read moreOlema Campground
Olema
Olema Campground is a dog-friendly campground in Olema in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
Read morePoint Reyes Schoolhouse
Point Reyes Station
The Point Reyes Schoolhouse Compound, located in Point Reyes Station, Marin County, in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a historic retreat just a five-minute walk from town.
Read moreTomales Bay Resort
Inverness
Tomales Bay Resort in Inverness, Marin County, within the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a diverse selection of accommodations suitable for all types of travelers. The resort boasts 35 rooms, each catering to different preferences.
Read moreUltimate Oceanfront RV Park
Point Reyes Station
This rare, one-of-a-kind Ultimate Oceanfront RV Park in Point Reyes Station, Marin County, offers a unique camping experience right on the beach, surrounded by a protective forest.
Read moreVilla Inn
San Rafael
Located 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in historic San Rafael, Villa Inn offers a convenient base for exploring the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreWaters Edge Hotel Tiburon
Tiburon
The Waters Edge Hotel in Tiburon, California, offers a luxurious, bayside retreat for both humans and their four-legged companions.
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Marin County: Trails, off-leash beaches, and waterfront patios
Cross the Golden Gate and the whole vibe changes. Sausalito shimmers off the water, redwoods close in around Mill Valley, and somehow five minutes from San Francisco, you’re in the kind of place where dogs are expected at the coffee…
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Dog-friendly waterfall hikes in California: a region-by-region guide
California has waterfalls almost everywhere, but the ones that welcome dogs are a smaller, more specific list.
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Leptospirosis in California dogs: a Bay Area owner’s guide
Leptospirosis is now a core canine vaccine, and Northern California — especially the Bay Area, North Coast, and Sierra foothills — is one of the higher-risk pockets in the country. What the latest peer-reviewed research says about the disease, the…
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Dog-friendly Marin County: trails, beaches, and patios
Why Marin County is a dog's paradise in spring If you haven't taken your dog across the Golden Gate Bridge yet this spring, you're running out of excuses.
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Why Bay Area leash rules aren’t bureaucracy
The Bay Area is arguably the best urban dog-hiking region in America. Here's why its leash rules exist — and why following them protects access.
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Ticks and Lyme disease in California dogs
California reports roughly 1/200th the Lyme cases of New York — and our tick season peaks in fall and winter, not summer. Here's what California-specific CDC data, vet research, and CDPH surveillance actually show, and what it means for protecting…
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