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H. Dana Bower Rest Area (northbound US-101)
Rest area · Sausalito · Marin County · California
Are dogs allowed at H. Dana Bower Rest Area (northbound US-101)?
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
441.0 On US-101 at mile 441, at the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
519.4 On Highway 1 at mile 519.4, at US-101. See every dog stop on Highway 1.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Designated pet area | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Accessible facilities | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
Location
Access: North end of Golden Gate Bridge
Sausalito, 94965 · Marin County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by Caltrans.
Sources
- Safety Roadside Rest Areas: H. Dana Bowers Safety Roadside Rest Area & Vista Point - Nb (caltrans-gis.dot.ca.gov), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
H. Dana Bowers Safety Roadside Rest Area & Vista Point - Nb | Route 101 | Pet Area: Yes
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H. Dana Bower Rest Area (northbound US-101) (Sausalito, CA): Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. Source: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/h-dana-bower-rest-area-us-101-northbound/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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