Dog-Friendly Activities in Marin City, CA

Located approximately one mile south of the Golden Gate Bridge, pet-friendly Baker Beach in San Francisco is a great spot to take your dog for a view of the famous landmark. Picnic facilities are also available. Enjoy walking the beach with your leashed pup, but please remember to clean up after him during your visit.

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is a pet-friendly recreation area in Richmond, CA. Dogs are welcome to explore off leash on over 23 acres! The park also offers a variety of recreational options including bay fishing, hiking, birdwatching, biking and jogging. Dogs must either be leashed or under voice control if they're off leash.

Ocean Beach in San Francisco, CA is pet friendly. From the north end to stairwell 21, dogs are allowed on-leash or voice control. From stairwell 21 to Sloat Boulevard, dogs are required to be leashed all year except from May 15th to July 1st when dogs can be under voice control. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after their pups and to keep an eye on them while playing in the sand.

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco's most popular pet-friendly parks. There are four separate off-leash areas: the southeast section between Lincoln Way, King Drive and 2nd and 7th Avenues; the Northeast section at Stanyan and Grove Streets; the Southcentral area between King Drive, Middle Drive, and 34th and 38th Avenues; and the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area. Bring Fido to explore one or all four parks for a day of fun and exercise.

Your dog will love strolling on the pet-friendly promenade, catching a frisbee in the grassy field, and playing in the sand and surf at the designated off-leash beach at Crissy Field in San Francisco, CA. A dog water fountain and washing station are available.

Take Fido to enjoy a day at this dog-friendly beach in Sausalito, CA. Rodeo Beach features a shoreline of multicolored pebbles. Rodeo Beach is just a few miles away from the Golden Gate Bridge. Dogs must be on a leash.

Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruises is a dog-friendly activity in San Francisco, CA. Leashed pups are welcome to join you on the one-hour Bay Cruise Adventure and the "Escape from the Rock" tours which take in gorgeous views of the bridges, piers and Alcatraz. Dog owners are responsible for their pup and must keep Fido on a leash or in an approved carrier at all times while on board. Please note that pets aren't permitted Angel Island.

Leashed pets are welcome to join you as you relax or play at Marin Headlands, in beautiful Sausalito, CA. Enjoy hiking trails with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Dog-friendly trails are marked and notify hikers of leash or voice control rules. Picnic areas are also available.

Bring Fido for a stroll on the grounds of the pet-friendly Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The area features an iconic Greco-Roman rotunda and colonnades and is one of the most photographed sites in the city, boasting a peaceful lagoon and paved path for walking your four-legged friend. Dogs must be leashed while visiting.

Located on a decommissioned military post, the Presidio of San Francisco is a dog-friendly, 1,500-acre park and major outdoor recreation center. There are lush forests, miles of hiking trails and picturesque scenic overlooks of the Pacific Ocean. Other highlights include grassy Crissy Field with Golden Gate Bridge views, sandy Baker Beach and Tunnel Tops, a 14-acre public park with lawns for picnics. Leashed dogs are permitted to explore the area, unless otherwise marked.

Dog-friendly Fort Funston Beach in San Francisco welcomes dogs on a leash or under strict voice command. There is lots of room for Fido to play and the area also features lots of trails. There are usually lots of dogs here for your pup to run around with!

Located off of Skyline Blvd, Fort Funston is one of the best places in San Francisco to bring your dog for a day of fun. This recreation area has lots of room for Fido to run and play, several dog-friendly trails, and beach areas. Dogs must be on a leash in the Bank Swallow habitat areas. Keep an eye out for fenced or signed areas were dogs are not permitted, and note that the Coastal Trail north of Horse Trail intersection is closed due to erosion.

The pet-friendly Mount Tamalpais State Park in Mill Valley, CA welcomes leashed dogs on paved roads, parking lots, campsites and picnic areas. Dogs are only allowed in these areas. The State Park consists of deep canyons, sweeping hillsides, cool redwood forests, oak woodlands, and open grasslands. At night, Fido must sleep in a tent or vehicle. There's no main entrance fee; however certain trailheads have cash only parking fees.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar), a popular, pet-friendly beach in Pacifica, CA. This beautiful stretch of beach offers stunning ocean views and a recreation trail along the ocean. Dog guardians are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by their pups to preserve the cleanliness of the beach.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the county beach and in picnic areas at Stinson Beach, a pet-friendly park in California. Pets are not allowed on the National Park Service section of the beach. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by their dogs.

Dogs under strict voice command are welcome at Cesar Chavez Dog Park in Berkeley, CA. There's loads of open space to play in at this designated off-leash area, which is wide and grassy. Be careful as the area is not fenced. Digging is prohibited and holes must be refilled. All dogs must be licensed and well behaved.

Alta Plaza Dog Play Areas is a dog park located in San Francisco, CA. The off-leash area is well marked with paint on the pathways. Dogs should be leashed when not in this area, and they must be cleaned up after at all times.

Alamo Square Park is a dog-friendly park in San Francisco, CA thar was featured in the opening credits of the classic sitcom Full House. Small but friendly, it's a great place to take your pet for some fresh air. Pets are welcome to enjoy the stunning views of the city, as long as they remain on-leash in designated areas.

Devil's Slide Trail is a dog-friendly recreational area in Pacifica, CA. The paved trail features pet waste stations, overlooks, benches, observation scopes, interpretive signs, bike racks, drinking fountains, and restrooms. Dogs must be cleaned up after and leashed for the entirety of their hike. Parking is limited on the weekends.

All aboard for a fun tour that Fido may never have experienced before. Book a private excursion with Vantigo and get a taste for VW van life on a dog-friendly tour of San Francisco's historic sites, breweries, Alcatraz and more. Leashed pups are welcome on private bookings. Contact them directly to book your private tour.