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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (Fort Bragg, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mendocino-coast-botanical-gardens-fort-bragg/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

**Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.**

Type: park. Location: Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California. Managed by Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [5] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Where dogs may go | Dogs are not allowed at tables in the enclosed area of the Cafe; seating for guests with dogs is on the plaza overlooking the Perennial Garden. | [3] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs are not permitted at some special events, such as Art in the Gardens and the Festival of Lights. | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet (The Gardens sets a maximum leash length of 6 feet.) | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Stay on established trails, paths and routes. [4]

## Sources

1. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, "Canine Guest Policy: leash" (official site, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.gardenbythesea.org/dogs
   > Dogs must remain on a leash at all times while on-site, which includes the parking lot. The leash must be kept at 6' or less at all times.
2. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, "Canine Guest Policy: special events" (official site, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.gardenbythesea.org/dogs
   > Dogs are not permitted at some of our special events, such as Art in the Gardens (first weekend in August) and Festival of Lights (mid-November to mid-December).
3. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, "Canine Guest Policy: cafe" (official site, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.gardenbythesea.org/dogs
   > Dogs are not allowed at tables in the enclosed area of the Cafe. Seating is available for guests with dogs on the plaza overlooking the Perennial Garden.
4. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, "Canine Guest Policy: trails" (official site, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.gardenbythesea.org/dogs
   > stay on established trails, paths, and routes.
5. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, "Visiting Info & Guidelines" (official site, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.gardenbythesea.org/visit
   > The Gardens is dog-friendly with the exception of a handful of special events.
6. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 18220 STATE RTE 1, FORT BRAGG, CA, 95437" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

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