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12 listings in 4 counties. Places whose official source says dogs or pets are welcome. Every listing links to its source.
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3 picks
Fenced off-leash dog play area in Hardy Park (also known as FROG Park) in Rockridge. Dogs must be leashed in the rest of the park.
Off-leash dog park at Hearst and Grant in Ohlone Park, with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs.
Trails around Round Top, the remains of a 10-million-year-old volcano. No parking fee at the main staging area. Dogs allowed; not on the adjacent Huckleberry Botanic trails.
2 picks
Bay shoreline park where dogs may be off leash under voice control throughout the park. Keep dogs leashed in parking lots and on streets, and carry a leash (6 ft max). Mudpuppy's Tub & Scrub and the Sit & Stay Cafe are on site. No parking fee.
One of the District's oldest parks, known as 'the jewel of the system'. Drop-in Sunday Storytime on Nov 1 at 10:30am. No parking fee. Dogs allowed: leashed in parking lots, picnic areas, lawns and on Nimitz Way, and under voice control elsewhere. No dogs in the Tilden Nature Area (Little Farm/EEC), the Botanic Garden, the golf course or the Lake Anza swim area.
3 picks
Bayfront beaches, picnic spots and views of the Golden Gate Bridge; the NPS says dogs are welcome. Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash in the Wildlife Protection Area from July 1 to May 15.
Bluffs on San Francisco's western edge with trails for hiking and dog walking. The loop trails are paved and wheelchair-accessible; trails to the beach are not.
Japantown hotel that welcomes pets with no extra charge, deposit or size, weight or breed limits, plus a pet bed and treats in the room.
4 picks
17.46-acre park with river access and large- and small-dog parks.
Downtown hotel that welcomes dogs, cats and other pets with no extra charge, deposit or size limits.
Dog park at 5699 South Land Park Drive, behind Belle Cooledge Community Center.