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Dogs in Mendocino, California
7 of 8 places verified in Mendocino allow dogs in at least some areas, including 1 dog park.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Mendocino has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Mendocino County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino Grove | Mendocino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; dog park on site; $35 per pet per night. Dogs stay only in designated pet-friendly tents; add your dog to the reservation before you arrive. No puppies under a year old. | $35 per pet per night | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino Headlands State Park (incl. Ford House) | Mendocino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Mendocino Woodlands State Park | Mendocino | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park | Mendocino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Russian Gulch State Park | Mendocino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campground, beach, and trails west of Highway 1. Dogs not allowed on Fern Canyon Trail or trails east of Highway 1. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacCallum House | Mendocino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: $40 per night. | $40 per night | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Stanford Inn | Mendocino | Yes | Yes: on leash; $45 per stay. | $45 per stay | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Trailborn Mendocino | Mendocino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 40 lb each. A daily pet fee is added to the room charge; the page does not state the amount. Tell the hotel when you book, since availability is limited. | Up to 40 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
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