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Dog Friendly Activities in Mendocino, CA

There are 10 dog friendly activities in Mendocino. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Mendocino.

Pet Friendly Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too

Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too

Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too

Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too is a pet-friendly rental service in Mendocino, California. Pets are welcome on-leash at this bike and boat rental spot with reasonable rates and a friendly staff. They even have lifejackets for dogs! The shop is open daily with rates for boat rentals starting at $55 per person for up to three hours. Children under 6 and dogs are free. Guided tours are also available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Pet Friendly Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Mendocino, CA. You and Fido can wander the half-mile coastal trail to the lighthouse that was built in 1909. Once you arrive at the historic building, you don't have to leave Fido outside, they can enter the building with you and look around. The park is open every day of the week from sunrise to sunset.

Big River Beach

Big River Beach

Big River Beach is a pet-friendly beach located in Mendocino Headlands State Park in Mendocino, CA. Fido can tag along for a day in the sun, but dogs must remain on a leash. Big River Beach is located where Big River flows into the Pacific Ocean. Please note that currents near the mouth of the river make this a dangerous area for swimming.

Portuguese Beach

Portuguese Beach

Portuguese Beach is a dog-friendly beach located inside Mendocino Headlands State Park in Mendocino, CA. Fido is welcome to join you for a walk along the water, but dogs must remain on a leash. Visitors can reach Portuguese Beach from the path located on the west end of Main Street. This picturesque beach features piles of driftwood and a view of a rock arch.

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Mendocino Headlands State Park in Mendocino, CA, is one of the most pet-friendly parks in the area. Unlike most state parks in California, Fido can join you on most of the dirt trails that surround the town of Mendocino. Many of the casual trails will lead you to stunning views of swooping cliffs. There's even a short dog-friendly path to Portuguese Beach, which allows pooches on a leash onto the sand. If you continue along from the beach, you'll find a blow hole and lots more beautiful coastal scenery. Mendocino Headlands is open during the day.

Big River Estuary State Marine Conservation Area

Big River Estuary State Marine Conservation Area

Big River Estuary State Marine Conservation Area is a pet-friendly natural area in Mendocino, CA. It's the longest undeveloped estuary in Northern California, bordered by Big River State Park, making for 7,000 acres of protected land. Dogs are welcome to enjoy a kayak adventure on the water.

Mendocino Dog Park

Mendocino Dog Park

You'll find two little dog parks adjacent to each other in Mendocino, CA: The Mendocino Dog Park and Mrs. Noguchi's Small Dog Park. Both are located near Friendship Park and the Community Center of Mendocino.

Russian Gulch State Park

Russian Gulch State Park

Russian Gulch State Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Mendocino, CA. Dogs are allowed in the picnic area and only one half mile trail west of Highway 1. Dogs not permitted on Fern Canyon Trail or trails east of Highway 1.

Tour Mendocino's Historic District

Tour Mendocino's Historic District

'Tour Mendocino's Historic District' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Anne. Join your host for an easy and stunningly beautiful two mile walk through the historic village of Mendocino and the coastal bluffs that surround it. Start in the heart of this preserved-in-time logging town and see some iconic buildings, including a haunted hotel and prohibition-era bar. Then, stroll along the Mendocino Headlands, where you can check out some awesome coastal views and have a chance to snap a pic with your pooch. Your leashed pup is welcome. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 8 guests of all ages. Please bring bags to pick up after them. Rates start at $20 per person.

Create a Sea Glass Pendant w/an Artist

Create a Sea Glass Pendant w/an Artist

'Create a Sea Glass Pendant w/an Artist' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Caitlin. Fido is welcome to come along and watch you create a sterling silver pendant with a piece of sea glass of your choosing. Your host will first review safety procedures before guiding your through the process. Your host will also complete any step that you may not feel comfortable doing. After completion, you can choose a suede or silk sliding chain to put your pendant on, or bring your own chain. The experience lasts 2.5 hours and can accommodate one guest ages 18 and up. Rates start at $120 per person.

Skunk Train

Bring Fido aboard the Skunk Train which begins its route in Fort Bragg, CA. This world-famous, dog-friendly attraction will appeal to railroad and history buffs, nature lovers and anyone else who would enjoy a ride through old-growth redwood groves. Dogs are welcome throughout the train, both in the open and closed carriages. The Pudding Creek Express can be enjoyed year-round, whereas the Wolf Tree Turn route is available seasonally. A canine ticket is necessary for four-legged passengers, and reservations are recommended.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Take in the beauty of the pet-friendly Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, CA, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you. Savor the breathtaking botanical bliss of formal gardens, coastal bluffs, pine forests and fern-covered canyons. The mild coastal climate ensures that something is always in bloom. Rhododendrons, magnolias, heritage roses, lilies, and succulents are just some of the flora you will see as you wander along the trails with Fido. Please note that dogs are not permitted during certain events, including Festival of Lights, and checking event dates and guidelines is recommended prior to bringing your pup.

MacKerricher State Park

MacKerricher State Park

Dogs are welcome on leash at MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, CA. Unfortunately, pets are prohibited on Virgin Creek Beach, the northern half of Ten Mile Beach, the Seal Rocks harbor seal pup nursery area or the Surfwood Walk-In campground. There are other pet-friendly trails and beaches in the area.

Noyo Harbor Beach

Noyo Harbor Beach

Fido is welcome to join you at Noyo Harbor Beach in Fort Bragg, CA. This dog-friendly beach is the only off-leash beach in the area. Enjoy a stroll on this sandy stretch of shore, which frequently has washed up driftwood dotting the beach area, while enjoying the beautiful scenery with your pup.

All Aboard Adventures

All Aboard Adventures

Climb aboard All Aboard Adventures' dog-friendly charter boat, the Sea Hawk, for a deep sea adventure that you and Fido won't soon forget. This 45-foot charter boat holds up to 30 passengers for deep-sea fishing and whale watching, as well as bay and sunset cruises in and around Fort Bragg, CA. Dogs are welcome on all cruises, except the salmon fishing cruise. It is recommended that you bring a life jacket for Fido, as well as water and waste bags. Pups must be well-behaved and leashed at all times during the tour.

Glass Beach

Pet-friendly Glass Beach, the southern-most beach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, CA, allows leashed dogs to explore with their owners. Glass Beach gets its name from the smooth colorful glass pieces that light up the ground among the pebbles. The former trash dump was once covered in broken bottles that have been smoothed by the tide. Don't take any glass away with you.

Navarro River Redwoods State Park

Navarro River Redwoods State Park

Navarro River Redwoods State Park is a pet-friendly travel destination in Elk, CA. The park is 660 acres along the 14-mile contiguous river corridor, where Fido is welcome to tag along but must remain on a leash. You and your furry friend can enjoy picnicking, kayaking and camping during your visit.

Fort Bragg Dog Park

Fort Bragg Dog Park

Bring Fido to Fort Bragg Dog Park in Fort Bragg, CA, for some off-leash exercise and socialization. Located on the grounds of the C.V. Starr Community Center, this fenced dog park includes separate areas for large and small pups, as well as a water fountain, covered area, benches and waste receptacles.

Pomo Bluffs Park

Pomo Bluffs Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Pomo Bluffs Park in Fort Bragg, CA. The 25-acre, pet-friendly park sits on the spectacular southern bluffs above Noyo Bay and features a paved walking trail where you and your pup can take in the beautiful views. The walkway is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, and there are interpretive exhibits and benches along the path, as well as waste bag dispensers to help clean up after Fido.

Jug Handle State Natural Reserve

Jug Handle State Natural Reserve

Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Jug Handle State Natural Reserve in Fort Bragg, CA, but are not permitted at any area to the east. Located halfway between the towns of Fort Bragg and Mendocino, you and Fido will be in awe of the ocean views and peaceful forests in the area. Please note that does are not allowed east of Highway 1 or on Staircase Trail.

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