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title: "Dogs in the North Bay: dog-friendly places and rules"
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region: San Francisco Bay Area
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# Dogs in the North Bay

68 of 83 verified places in the North Bay allow dogs in at least some areas. Off leash is stated for 13 places, including Alta Trail, Centennial Off-leash Dog Park, and Cordelia Community Park Dog Park. 5 beaches allow dogs. 10 places to stay take dogs.

## Cities with their own page

- [Mill Valley](https://dogpolicies.com/cities/mill-valley/): 21 verified places

## Big parks and beaches outside any city

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Alta Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/alta-trail-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control between Marin City and the Oakwood Valley Trail junction. The segment between the Oakwood Valley Trail intersection and Wolfback Ridge Road is closed to pets. Service animals are treated differently. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Batteries Loop Trail around Battery Smith-Guthrie](https://dogpolicies.com/places/batteries-loop-trail-around-battery-smith-guthrie-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on the loop trail around Battery Smith-Guthrie. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Black Sands Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/black-sands-beach-ggnra/) |  | No | No. The Upper Fisherman Trail and Black Sands Beach are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Coastal Trail between Hill 88 and Muir Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/coastal-trail-between-hill-88-and-muir-beach-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this section of the Coastal Trail. | 2026-11-01 |
| [County View Road Connector Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/county-view-road-connector-trail-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this connector to the Miwok Trail. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Fort Baker](https://dogpolicies.com/places/fort-baker-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On leash only. The Chapel Steps (Chapel Trail), the Fort Baker pier and Battery Yates are closed to pets. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Fort Cronkhite Picnic and Parking Lot](https://dogpolicies.com/places/fort-cronkhite-picnic-and-parking-lot-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash in the picnic area and parking lot. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Homestead Valley and Four Corners Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/homestead-valley-and-four-corners-area-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control in the Four Corners tract above Mill Valley. Service animals are treated differently. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Kehoe Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/kehoe-beach-point-reyes/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets only, on the part of the beach north of the Kehoe Beach trail. Sections can close temporarily to dogs. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Kirby Cove](https://dogpolicies.com/places/kirby-cove-ggnra/) |  | No | No. The Kirby Cove area is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Lake Solano County Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/lake-solano-county-park/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are not allowed in the day use areas; they are allowed in the campground for registered campers. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Limantour Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/limantour-beach-point-reyes/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets only, on the stretch southeast of the parking lot to the beach adjacent to Coast Camp. Sections can close temporarily to dogs. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Mt. Tamalpais Watershed (Marin Water)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mt-tamalpais-watershed-marin-water/) |  | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Muir Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/muir-beach/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail, dogs must be leashed. The Redwood Creek lagoon and riparian area are closed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Muir Woods National Monument](https://dogpolicies.com/places/muir-woods-national-monument/) |  | No | No. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Oakwood Valley Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/oakwood-valley-trail-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, down to Alta Avenue. Service animals are treated differently. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Orchard and Pacheco Trails](https://dogpolicies.com/places/orchard-and-pacheco-trails-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, between Marin City and the Alta Trail. Service animals are treated differently. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Point Reyes Beach / Great Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/point-reyes-beach-great-beach/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets only, on the stretch the Park Service lists. Sections can close temporarily to dogs. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Point Reyes National Seashore](https://dogpolicies.com/places/point-reyes-national-seashore/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in parking lots, along public roads, on the Kehoe Beach Trail and the Niman Ranch/Commonweal area paths, and on sections of Kehoe Beach, Limantour Beach and Point Reyes (Great) Beach. All other trails, beaches and off-trail lands are closed to pets. Since May 30, 2023, pets are not permitted on National Seashore beaches on the west side of Tomales Bay or anywhere in the Tomales Point Elk Reserve. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Rodeo Beach (Marin Headlands)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/rodeo-beach/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Rodeo Beach and South Rodeo Beach, excluding the lagoon. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Sandy Beach County Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sandy-beach-county-park/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are not allowed in the day use areas; they are allowed in the campground for registered campers. | 2026-11-01 |
| [South Rodeo Beach Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/south-rodeo-beach-trail-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this trail. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Tennessee Valley Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/tennessee-valley-beach-ggnra/) |  | No | No. The beach and the Tennessee Valley Trail from the parking lot to the beach are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Wolf Ridge Loop](https://dogpolicies.com/places/wolf-ridge-loop-ggnra/) |  | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control on the loop. Part of the Miwok Trail, between Wolf Ridge and the Bobcat Trail, is closed to pets. Service animals are treated differently. | 2026-11-01 |

## Dog parks and off-leash areas

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Centennial Off-leash Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/centennial-off-leash-dog-park/) | Vacaville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Cordelia Community Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cordelia-community-park-dog-park/) | Fairfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Lagoon Valley Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/lagoon-valley-dog-park/) | Vacaville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Mill Valley Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mill-valley-dog-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Owl Off-leash Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/owl-off-leash-dog-park/) | Vacaville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-31 |
| [Phenix Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/phenix-dog-park-benicia/) | Benicia | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Piper Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/piper-park-dog-park-larkspur/) | Larkspur | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Red Hill Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/red-hill-dog-park-san-anselmo/) | San Anselmo | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Wardlaw Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/wardlaw-dog-park/) | Vallejo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | 2026-10-30 |

## Places to eat and drink

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sausalito Seahorse](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sausalito-seahorse/) | Sausalito | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs and service pets are welcome in the garden and covered patio. | 2026-10-31 |
| [The Junction (Tam Junction beer garden)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/the-junction-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. | 2026-10-31 |

## Beaches and shoreline

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Stinson Beach](https://dogpolicies.com/places/stinson-beach-stinson-beach/) | Stinson Beach | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the Coastal, Dipsea, Matt Davis, McKennan and Willow Camp trails in the Stinson Beach area. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking and picnic areas. | 2026-11-01 |

## Trails

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mill Valley Steps, Lanes and Paths](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mill-valley-steps-lanes-and-paths-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Old Rail Trail](https://dogpolicies.com/places/old-rail-trail-tiburon/) | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |

## Parks

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Angel Island State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/angel-island-state-park/) | Belvedere-Tiburon | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Bayfront Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/bayfront-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Benicia Capitol State Historic Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/benicia-capitol-state-historic-park/) | Benicia | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Benicia State Recreation Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/benicia-state-recreation-area/) | Benicia | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Blackie's Pasture](https://dogpolicies.com/places/blackies-pasture-tiburon/) | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Blithedale Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/blithedale-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Blue Rock Springs Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/blue-rock-springs-park-vallejo/) | Vallejo | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Boyle Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/boyle-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Cascade Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/cascade-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [China Camp State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/china-camp-state-park/) | San Rafael | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Downtown Plaza](https://dogpolicies.com/places/downtown-plaza-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Ernest Bloch Memorial Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/ernest-bloch-memorial-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Freeman Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/freeman-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Friends Field](https://dogpolicies.com/places/friends-field-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Hauke Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hauke-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/marconi-conference-center-state-historic-park/) | Marshall | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Please contact Maroni Conference Center at (415) 663-9020 or visit their website at Marconi State Park - Marconi Conference Center for information regarding their dog policy. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Mill Valley Community Garden](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mill-valley-community-garden-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Mill Valley Golf Course](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mill-valley-golf-course-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Mill Valley Skate Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mill-valley-skate-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Miller Grove Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/miller-grove-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Mount Tamalpais State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/mount-tamalpais-state-park/) | Mill Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Old Mill Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/old-mill-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Olompali State Historic Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/olompali-state-historic-park/) | Novato | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Park Terrace](https://dogpolicies.com/places/park-terrace-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Samuel P. Taylor State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/samuel-p-taylor-state-park/) | Lagunitas | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the picnic day-use area, campground, and on the Cross Marin Trail. Dogs not allowed in the hike-and-bike site, in the creek, in the cabins, and on any other trails or undeveloped areas. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Scott Highlands Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/scott-highlands-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Shoreline Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/shoreline-park-tiburon/) | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Sycamore Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/sycamore-park-mill-valley/) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | 2026-11-01 |
| [Tomales Bay State Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/tomales-bay-state-park/) | Point Reyes Station | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at Vista Point Picnic Area. | 2026-10-26 |

## Places to stay

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Best Western Cordelia Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-cordelia-inn-fairfield/) | Fairfield | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Best Western Corte Madera Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-corte-madera-inn/) | Corte Madera | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Best Western Plus Dixon Davis](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-dixon-davis/) | Dixon | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-plus-novato-oaks-inn/) | Novato | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Extended Stay America - Fairfield - Napa Valley](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-fairfield-napa-valley/) | Fairfield | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Extended Stay America Sacramento-Vacaville](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-sacramento-vacaville/) | Vacaville | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [Extended Stay America, San Rafael](https://dogpolicies.com/places/extended-stay-america-san-rafael/) | San Rafael | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | 2026-10-26 |
| [La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairfield](https://dogpolicies.com/places/la-quinta-inn-and-suites-fairfield/) | Fairfield | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6 Fairfield](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-fairfield-924795750/) |  | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6, Dixon](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-dixon/) | Dixon | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6, Fairfield](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-fairfield/) | Fairfield | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6, San Rafael](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-san-rafael/) | San Rafael | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Motel 6, Vacaville](https://dogpolicies.com/places/motel-6-vacaville/) | Vacaville | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Red Roof Inn & Suites Vallejo](https://dogpolicies.com/places/red-roof-inn-and-suites-vallejo/) |  | Yes | Yes, under the Red Roof Inn brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; up to 80 lb each; first pet stays free. | 2026-10-26 |

## Other places

| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [H. Dana Bower Rest Area (northbound US-101)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/h-dana-bower-rest-area-us-101-northbound/) | Sausalito | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | 2026-10-28 |
| [Hunter Hill Rest Area (westbound I-80)](https://dogpolicies.com/places/hunter-hill-rest-area-i-80-westbound/) | Vallejo | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | 2026-10-28 |

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