Dog walking in Bodega Bay

Dillon Beach

Dillon Beach is a beautiful dog friendly beach that Fido will love visiting to get his paws a little sandy and run free in the ocean. The beach is open from sunrise to sunset and is usually filled with other pups having a good time out. After a great day at the beach, stop into the Dillon Beach Cafe for a bite to eat. This casual cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with favorites like pancakes, fish tacos, or Southern fried chicken. Their outdoor patio is dog friendly and offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Only being fourteen miles out of Bodega Bay in Dillon Beach, your dog will love coming here for a fun day out with you.

West Sabastopol

The Ragle Rancho Regional Park is a great 157-acre park in Sebastopol to take Fido to for a nice day out hiking and exploring. Filled with trees and lush grass for fetch, and housing several sports fields and courts, a playground, and trails along the Atascadero Creek, this park has everything your dog will need for a fun day. Besides being an amazing park, there is also a fenced in dog park that Fido can run around off-leash with some new friends. The dog park is open from sunrise to sunset. Everyday, the park features a one hour session where the park is reserved for only small dogs, meaning pups under 30 pounds. Only fourteen miles out of Bodega Bay, your pup won't mind the short car ride when he gets to attend this pawsome park.

Sereno Del Mar

While visiting Bodega Bay, make sure to check out the Sonoma Coast State Park. This beautiful park stretches from Bodega Bay to Vista Trail. With great amenities like hiking, camping, beach access, and fishing, your pup is going to love visiting this park with you. The park also offers restrooms and a picnic area, so you and Fido can enjoy a nice lunch on the beach without getting sandy. While at the Sonoma Coast State Park your pup needs to stay on a leash, but he won't mind when he is able to chase the waves from the variety of beaches you can visit within the state park lines. Be aware that some of the beaches don't allow swimming because the tides are too strong.

NW of Downtown

If you're looking for some great food options, head into Sebastopol and check out Screamin' Mimi. This pawsome sweet shop is perfect to stop into if you and Fido have a sweet tooth that you need to quench. They serve delicious treats like sorbets, sundaes, and fruit shakes. The Nectary is a tasty juice bar that serves acai bowls, coconut wraps, or avocado toast for anyone looking for some healthy options. Zanu Kitchen and Farm is a farm to table restaurant that uses hand-picked seasonal ingredients for all their meals. They offer homemade pasta, pork chops, and dry-aged ribeye streak. All of these pawsome restaurants have dog friendly patios where Fido is more then welcome to dine with you.

West Bodega Bay

Grab some food at the Lucas Wharf Restaurant in West Bodega Bay. They offer an array of delicious food including BBQ Oysters, chili lime prawns, and popcorn shrimp. The Fishetarian Fish Market dishes out award-winning seafood dishes, as well as, vegetarian and gluten-free options. They even offer a sustainable marshmallow bar where you and Fido can get all the desserts your heart desires. After you're full and satisfied, make sure to get a good night's rest at Bodega Coast Inn and Suites. They welcome both you and Fido to stay for a good sleep before continuing on your adventure.