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Dogs in the San Francisco Bay Area region
433 of 518 places verified here allow dogs in at least some areas (84%).
Spotlight town: Alameda. The complete dog guide: city rules, dog parks, beaches, patios, hotels, transit and licensing, with 35 verified places.
Areas
- San Francisco
The city itself: Rec and Park dog play areas, Ocean Beach and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area shoreline. 57 verified places; cities: San Francisco.
- East Bay
Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda and the suburbs behind the hills; most of the East Bay Regional Park District, where dogs are often off leash. 207 verified places; cities: Alameda, Berkeley, Fremont, Livermore, Oakland, Piedmont, Walnut Creek.
- Peninsula
From Daly City to Palo Alto, and the coast from Pacifica to Pescadero. 82 verified places; cities: Burlingame, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Pescadero, San Mateo.
- South Bay
San Jose, Mountain View, Santa Clara and the rest of Silicon Valley. 89 verified places; cities: Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara.
- North Bay
Marin and Solano counties: Point Reyes, Muir Beach, Rodeo Beach and the towns across the Golden Gate. 83 verified places; cities: Mill Valley.
Counties (county rules apply in unincorporated areas): Alameda County (154) · Contra Costa County (53) · Marin County (61) · San Francisco County (57) · San Mateo County (82) · Santa Clara County (89) · Solano County (22)
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Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden by Best Western* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Grosvenor* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Airport Inn & Suites* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western, 15 El Camino Real* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America - Oakland - Alameda* | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | ||
| Extended Stay America - Richmond - Hilltop Mall* | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | ||
| Extended Stay America, 2100 Camino Ramon* | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | ||
| Extended Stay America, 46312 Mission Boulevard* | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | ||
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Oakland Airport Coliseum* | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport N* | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn Livermore* | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Fairfield* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6 Fremont, CA - North* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6 Hayward, CA - East Bay* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6, 1801 Embarcadero* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6, 8480 Edes Avenue* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6, 895 Geary Street* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6, Fitzgerald Drive* | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Red Roof Inn & 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. | First pet free | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America - Oakland - Alameda Airport* | Alameda | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Marina Village Inn | Alameda | Yes | Yes. A small nightly fee applies per pet; the hotel does not state the amount. Its policy says pets, not dogs by name. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Extended Stay America, Alviso* | Alviso | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America - San Francisco - Belmont* | Belmont | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Belmont* | Belmont | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn Berkeley* | Berkeley | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Best Western Brentwood Inn* | Brentwood | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Heritage Inn* | Concord | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Motel 6 Concord, CA* | Concord | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western, Danville* | Danville | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Motel 6, Dixon* | Dixon | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America - Dublin - Hacienda Dr.* | Dublin | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn and Suites Dublin-Pleasanton* | Dublin | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Best Western Cordelia Inn* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6, Fairfield* | Fairfield | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Garden Court Inn* | Fremont | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America, Fremont* | Fremont | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Fremont* | Fremont | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn* | Gilroy | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach | Half Moon Bay | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Half Moon Bay Inn | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes: $50 per pet per stay. | $50 per pet per stay | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Half Moon Bay Lodge | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes: $90 per stay. | $90 per stay | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Inn at Mavericks | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $20 per pet per night. Dogs only in three ground-floor suites, two at most. Dogs may not be left unattended at any time. | $20 per pet per night | Up to 2 | November 1, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites, Hayward* | Hayward | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn* | Livermore | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America, Livermore* | Livermore | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western John Muir Inn* | Martinez | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| El Rancho Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western* | Millbrae | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites, Millbrae* | Millbrae | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Brookside Inn* | Milpitas | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America San Jose – Milpitas – McCarthy Ranch* | Milpitas | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, Morgan Hill* | Morgan Hill | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Morgan Hill* | Morgan Hill | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America San Jose Mountain View* | Mountain View | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel* | Oakland | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus, Oakley* | Oakley | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America, Pleasant Hill* | Pleasant Hill | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| BEST WESTERN PLUS Pleasanton Inn* | Pleasanton | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America, Pleasanton* | Pleasanton | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Pleasanton* | Pleasanton | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Executive Suites* | Redwood City | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western, Redwood City* | Redwood City | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Americana Hotel* | San Francisco | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Hotel Nikko San Francisco | San Francisco | Yes | Yes: on leash; up to 50 lb each; $65 per night. | $65 per night | Up to 50 lb per pet | November 1, 2026 | |
| Kimpton Buchanan Hotel* | San Francisco | Yes | Yes, under the Kimpton Hotels brand policy: no limit on the number of pets; no weight limit; no pet fee. | No pet fee | No weight limit | No limit | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6, San Francisco* | San Francisco | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, San Francisco* | San Francisco | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Phoenix Hotel | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small fee; the FAQ gives no amount, weight limit or leash rules. The hotel supplies a bowl and a pet bed on request. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Union Street Inn | San Francisco | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Best Western Lanai Garden Inn & Suites* | San Jose | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Plus Airport Plaza* | San Jose | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America - San Jose - Airport* | San Jose | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America - San Jose - Downtown* | San Jose | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, San Jose* | San Jose | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta San Jose Airport* | San Jose | 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. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 San Jose Airport* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 San Jose Convention Center* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport* | San Mateo | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America, San Mateo* | San Mateo | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, San Rafael* | San Rafael | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, San Ramon* | San Ramon | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Inn Santa Clara* | Santa Clara | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western University Inn Santa Clara* | Santa Clara | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western Silicon Valley Inn* | Sunnyvale | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America San Jose Sunnyvale* | Sunnyvale | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Sunnyvale North* | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Sunnyvale South* | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, Union City* | Union City | 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| 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. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Vacaville* | Vacaville | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Campgrounds and RV parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costanoa | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per site; up to 50 lb each; up to $75 per stay. No pets at the pitch-your-own-tent sites. | Up to $75 per stay | Up to 50 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sands Beach | No | No. The Upper Fisherman Trail and Black Sands Beach are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The Upper Fisherman Trail and Black Sands Beach are closed t | November 1, 2026 | |
| Kehoe Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore) | 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. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Kirby Cove | No | No. The Kirby Cove area is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The Kirby Cove area is closed to pets. Service animals are e | November 1, 2026 | |
| Limantour Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore) | 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. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| 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. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 | |
| Point Reyes Beach / Great Beach (Point Reyes National Seashore) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets only, on the stretch the Park Service lists. Sections can close temporarily to dogs. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Rodeo Beach (Marin Headlands) | 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. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 | |
| Tennessee Valley Beach | No | No. The beach and the Tennessee Valley Trail from the parking lot to the beach are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The beach and the Tennessee Valley Trail from the parking lo | November 1, 2026 | |
| Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach | Alameda | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; they may use the lawns and paved paths only, on a leash (6 feet maximum). | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Thornton State Beach | Daly City | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Cañada Verde Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| Half Moon Bay State Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on beach. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Poplar Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| Surfer's Beach | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| Montara State Beach | Montara | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Esplanade Beach | Pacifica | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
| Gray Whale Cove State Beach | Pacifica | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Pacifica State Beach | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Rockaway Beach | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| Bean Hollow State Beach | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pescadero State Beach | Pescadero | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Baker Beach | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Baker Beach north of Lobos Creek. Lobos Creek and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| China Beach | San Francisco | No | No. China Beach (formerly Phelan Beach) is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | China Beach (formerly Phelan Beach) is closed to pets. Servi | November 1, 2026 |
| China Beach (San Francisco) | San Francisco | No | No. China Beach is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | China Beach is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | October 26, 2026 |
| Crissy Field | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in picnic areas. In the Crissy Field Wildlife Protection Area, dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15. The Crissy Field tidal marsh and lagoon are closed to pets. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Fort Funston | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control except in the 12-acre Habitat Protection Area in northwest Fort Funston, on the Coastal Trail from the Horse Trail intersection to the Great Highway (closed for erosion), and in signed administrative areas. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Marshall Beach | San Francisco | No | No. Marshall Beach, the Battery to Bluffs Trail and Lobos Creek are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | Marshall Beach, the Battery to Bluffs Trail and Lobos Creek | November 1, 2026 |
| Marshall Beach | San Francisco | No | No. Marshall Beach and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | Marshall Beach and the Battery to Bluffs Trail are closed to | October 26, 2026 |
| Ocean Beach (San Francisco) | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control, except in the Snowy Plover Protection Area from Stairwell 21 south to Sloat Boulevard, where dogs must be leashed from July 1 to May 15. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Pomponio State Beach | San Gregorio | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| San Gregorio State Beach | San Gregorio | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| 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. | Dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the Coastal, Dipsea, | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Briones Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Brushy Peak Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 | |
| Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 | |
| Cloverdale Ranch Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Coal Creek Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| Crockett Hills Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 | |
| El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| El Sereno Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Foothills Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Fort Baker | 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. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Fort Cronkhite Picnic and Parking Lot | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash in the picnic area and parking lot. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Fremont Older Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Homestead Valley and Four Corners Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control in the Four Corners tract above Mill Valley. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| La Honda Creek Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| 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. | Pets are not allowed in the day use areas; they are allowed | November 1, 2026 | |
| Leona Canyon Open Space Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Long Ridge Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Los Trancos Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Mayyan 'Ooyakma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mission Peak Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Monte Bello Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Mt. Tamalpais Watershed (Marin Water) | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| 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. | Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails an | October 26, 2026 | |
| Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed during daytime only. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 | |
| Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 | |
| Phleger Estate | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Picchetti Ranch Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial | No | No. Pets are not allowed; service animals are the exception. | Pets are not allowed; service animals are the exception. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Pulgas Ridge Preserve | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 | |
| Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| Rancho San Antonio Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Ravenswood Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Round Valley Regional Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Russian Ridge Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| 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. | Pets are not allowed in the day use areas; they are allowed | November 1, 2026 | |
| Saratoga Gap Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Sierra Azul Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on Mount Umunhum (trail, summit, parking lots or road, including in cars). The district's page for this preserve does not describe the rest of the preserve. | Dogs are not allowed on Mount Umunhum (trail, summit, parkin | October 31, 2026 | |
| Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| Skyline Ridge Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| St. Joseph's Hill Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Teague Hill Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Thornewood Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Tilden Regional Parks Botanic Garden | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Waterbird Regional Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Wildcat Canyon Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Windy Hill Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Bayport Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Bohol Circle Immigrant Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Chochenyo Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Estuary Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Franklin Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Godfrey Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Jean Sweeney Open Space Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Krusi Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Leydecker Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Lincoln Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Littlejohn Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Longfellow Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Main Street Dog Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Main Street Linear Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Marina Cove Waterfront Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Marina Village Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| McKinley Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Neptune Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Portola Triangle Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Rittler Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Seaplane Lagoon Promenade | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Shoreline Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Tillman Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Towata Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Washington Dog Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Washington Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Whale Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Woodstock Park | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Albany State Marine Reserve | Albany | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Memorial Park | Albany | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in Section B from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, and never in Section A, the ball field, or inside a play structure area. | Dogs are allowed in Section B from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every d | October 29, 2026 |
| Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve | Antioch | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Cipriani Dog Park | Belmont | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Angel Island State Park | Belvedere-Tiburon | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Benicia Capitol State Historic Park | Benicia | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Benicia State Recreation Area | Benicia | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Phenix Dog Park | Benicia | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | All male dogs entering the park must be neutered. No female | November 1, 2026 |
| McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore | Berkeley | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ohlone Dog Park | Berkeley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Park at the Berkeley Waterfront Off-Leash Area | Berkeley | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Tilden Nature Area | Berkeley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Franks Tract State Recreation Area | Bethel Island | No | No. Very few land forms exposed due to flooding. | Very few land forms exposed due to flooding. | October 26, 2026 |
| Marsh Creek State Historic Park | Brentwood | No | No. Not open to the public. | Not open to the public. | October 26, 2026 |
| Adrian Dog Park | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Bayside Dog Exercise Park | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Cuernavaca Park | Burlingame | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on the grass, daily from 6 to 7:30 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Ray Dog Park | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Skyline Park | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Washington Park | Burlingame | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only by the Rose Garden, daily from 6 to 7:30 a.m., and on the outfield Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The outfield is closed to dogs December to February and June to August. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area | Byron | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Los Gatos Creek County Park Dog Park | Campbell | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Anthony Chabot Regional Park | Castro Valley | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area | Castro Valley | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Five Canyons Open Space | Castro Valley | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Lake Chabot Regional Park | Castro Valley | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Baldwin Dog Park | Concord | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Newhall Park Paw Patch | Concord | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Jollyman Park Dog Off-Leash Area | Cupertino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the off-leash area, every day from 9 to 11 a.m. and from two hours before sunset to one hour after sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Linda Vista Park Dog Off-Leash Area | Cupertino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the off-leash area: every day from 8 a.m. to noon for all dogs, and from three hours before sunset to sunset for little and delicate dogs only. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Mary Avenue Dog Park | Cupertino | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| San Bruno Mountain State Park | Daly City | No | No. Park unit operated by San Mateo County, Parks Department. Check website at https://parks.smcgov.org/san-bruno-mountain-state-county-park for more information. | Park unit operated by San Mateo County, Parks Department. Ch | October 26, 2026 |
| Canine Corral at Hap Magee Ranch Park | Danville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Bray Commons Park Small Dog Run | Dublin | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. The enclosed quarter-acre area is for small dogs under 20 pounds. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Dougherty Hills Dog Park | Dublin | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Wallis Ranch Park Dog Park | Dublin | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Bruce King Memorial Dog Park | El Cerrito | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Quarry Park | El Granada | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 31, 2026 |
| Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area | El Sobrante | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve | Emeryville | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Cordelia Community Park Dog Park | Fairfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Boothbay Park | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Catamaran Park | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Edgewater Park | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Farragut Park | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Foster City Dog Park | Foster City | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Sea Cloud Park | Foster City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the park's designated area, Monday to Saturday from 5 to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 a.m., and never on the synthetic turf. Leashed at other times. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Ardenwood Historic Farm | Fremont | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Central Park Dog Park | Fremont | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 30, 2026 |
| Coyote Hills Regional Park | Fremont | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge | Fremont | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only on the Tidelands Trail, Harrier Spur Trail, Quarry Trail and Marshlands Road near the Visitor Center in Fremont. They are prohibited on all other trails and lands in the refuge. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area | Fremont | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Vallejo Mill Dog Park | Fremont | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Hecker Pass Park Dog Park | Gilroy | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a 6 foot leash on the service road only. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Coastside Dog Park | Half Moon Bay | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
| Eden Greenway Dog Park | Hayward | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Garin Regional Park | Hayward | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Hayward Regional Shoreline | Hayward | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Old Creek Dog Park of Cherryland | Hayward | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Portola Redwoods State Park | La Honda | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on campsites and paved roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area | Lafayette | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Piper Park Dog Park | Larkspur | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 |
| Bruno Canziani Park Dog Park | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Cayetano Park Dog Park | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Del Valle Regional Park | Livermore | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area | Livermore | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Marlin A. Pound Park Dog Park | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Max Baer Park Dog Park | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| May Nissen Park Dog Park | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Morgan Territory Regional Preserve | Livermore | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Robertson Park Dog Park | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Vista Meadows Dog Park | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Hillview Soccer Field Dog Park | Los Altos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McKenzie Park Dog Park | Los Altos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| John Muir National Historic Site | Martinez | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are not allowed inside the Historic Muir Home or the Martinez Adobe. Pets are allowed on Mount Wanda, including on its trails. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ted and Kathy Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline | Martinez | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed in the duck pond, marsh or other interior areas; in parking areas they must be leashed (6 feet maximum). | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Flood Park | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Nealon Park Dog Park | Menlo Park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. The fenced field is a dog park only Monday to Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.; the rest of the time it is a softball and baseball field. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Willow Oaks Dog Park | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Bayfront Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Blithedale Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Boyle Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cascade Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Downtown Plaza | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ernest Bloch Memorial Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Freeman Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Friends Field | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Hauke Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mill Valley Community Garden | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Dog Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Mill Valley Golf Course | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Skate Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Miller Grove Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Old Mill Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Park Terrace | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Scott Highlands Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sycamore Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Delano Manongs Park Dog Park | Milpitas | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Ed R. Levin County Park Dog Park | Milpitas | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Mulholland Ridge Open Space Preserve | Moraga | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 |
| Rancho Laguna Park Off-Leash Dog Run | Moraga | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | November 1, 2026 |
| Henry W. Coe State Park | Morgan Hill | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at the Coe Ranch Entrance in the Coe Ranch Campground, paved areas, and the ½-mile Live Oak Trail that connects the visitor center to the Entrance Parking Lot. If camping in the Coe Ranch Campground, dogs must be with you in your tent or vehicle at night. Dogs not allowed anywhere else inside the park, which includes the Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, Hunting Hollow Entrance, and Dowdy Entrance. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pillar Point Bluff | Moss Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Bubb Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Cooper Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Cuesta Annex | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Cuesta Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 a.m. to sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Eagle Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| McKelvey Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Pyramid Park Dog Park | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Rengstorff Park Dog Park | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Shoreline Dog Park | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Whisman Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Athol Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Dimond Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Eastshore Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Estuary Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Glen Daniel/King Estates Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Grove Shafter Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area | Oakland | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Hardy Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Hardy Park Dog Play Area | Oakland | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve | Oakland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only on the Skyline National Trail through the preserve. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Jefferson Square Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Jefferson Square Park Dog Park Area | Oakland | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Joaquin Miller Park | Oakland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On leash, and not in the amphitheater. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Joaquin Miller Park Dog Play Area | Oakland | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Knowland Park | Oakland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On leash, and only in the part of the park east of Golf Links Road. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Lakeside Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Leona Park | Oakland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On leash, and only in the part of the park east of Mountain Boulevard. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Mandana Plaza | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline | Oakland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed in the marsh areas and must be on a leash (6 feet maximum) everywhere else in the park. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Mosswood Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Mosswood Park Dog Play Area | Oakland | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Oak Glen Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Park Boulevard Plaza | Oakland | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Pine Knoll Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Roberts Regional Recreation Area | Oakland | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve | Oakland | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Snow Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| South Prescott Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Temescal Regional Recreation Area | Oakland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed in the lake or on the beach. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Union Point Park | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Big Break Regional Shoreline | Oakley | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Orinda Oaks Park Dog Park and Open Space | Orinda | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Sanchez Dog Park | Pacifica | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off-leash dog park, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Tuesday. | Off leash allowed | October 27, 2026 |
| Baylands Nature Preserve (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Foothills Nature Preserve (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on weekdays only, never on weekends or city holidays. They may not be left in a car or tied up outside the preserve. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Greer Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Hoover Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Mitchell Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Peers Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Año Nuevo State Park | Pescadero | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Butano State Park | Pescadero | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in campgrounds, and paved areas, and on fire roads. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park | Pescadero | No | No. Except on leash at Pistachio Beach, north of Pigeon Point. | Except on leash at Pistachio Beach, north of Pigeon Point. | October 26, 2026 |
| Blair Park | Piedmont | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only with a City of Piedmont off-leash permit, from the Police Department. Without a permit, dogs must be leashed. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Crocker Park | Piedmont | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Dracena Quarry Park | Piedmont | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only with a City of Piedmont off-leash permit, from the Police Department. Without a permit, dogs must be leashed. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Hampton Field (Piedmont Sports Field) | Piedmont | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Piedmont Park | Piedmont | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only with a City of Piedmont off-leash permit, from the Police Department. Without a permit, dogs must be leashed. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Paso Nogal Park and Dog Park | Pleasant Hill | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Varies by area | November 1, 2026 |
| Augustin Bernal Park | Pleasanton | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leash your dog in picnic areas, gathering sites, irrigated lawns, parking lots and on roads. Elsewhere it may be off leash if it stays more than 100 feet from those areas and within 50 feet of you. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Cubby's Dog Park | Pleasanton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Muirwood Dog Park | Pleasanton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area | Pleasanton | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Tomales Bay State Park | Point Reyes Station | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at Vista Point Picnic Area. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline | Port Costa | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline | Richmond | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Point Isabel Regional Shoreline | Richmond | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 27, 2026 |
| Point Pinole Regional Shoreline | Richmond | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Red Hill Dog Park | San Anselmo | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Junipero Serra County Park | San Bruno | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| City Hall Dog Park | San Carlos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Heather Dog Exercise Area | San Carlos | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Alamo Square Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Alcatraz Island | San Francisco | No | No. Pets are not permitted on Alcatraz Island. Service animals are allowed wherever visitors are allowed. | Pets are not permitted on Alcatraz Island. Service animals a | October 26, 2026 |
| Alta Plaza Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on the sloped grass and paths in the southeast corner of the park. Elsewhere in the park, dogs must be leashed. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Balboa Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Berry Street Dog Park | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Buena Vista Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Candlestick Point State Recreation Area | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Channel Street Dog Park | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Corona Heights Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Crocker Amazon Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Duboce Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Eureka Valley Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Fort Miley | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control in both the east and west parts of Fort Miley. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 |
| Francisco Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Play Area 1 | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Play Area 2 | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Play Area 3 | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Jefferson Square Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Lafayette Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McKinley Square Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McLaren Park Geneva Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McLaren Park Shelley Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the two dog play areas: the north one on the Dolores Street slope between the south court service driveway and the 19th Street promenade, and the south one north of the playground. Leash your dog near the athletic fields, playground and tennis courts. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Moscone Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Pine Lake Park Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Potrero Hill Recreation Center Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Aquatic Park | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Not allowed on the beach, inside the Visitor Center, on the historic ships or inside other park buildings. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| SOMA West Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| St. Mary's Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Stern Grove Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| U.N. Plaza Dog Park | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Upper Douglass Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Upper Noe Dog Play Area | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Walter Haas Dog Play Areas | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Butcher Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Discovery Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Hellyer County Park Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area | San Jose | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Miyuki Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Raleigh Linear Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Ryland Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Saratoga Creek Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Selma Olinder Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| St. James Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Tully Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Watson Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Welch Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Marina Dog Park | San Leandro | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Bayside-Joinville Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Beresford Park (Chanteloup Field) | San Mateo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Chanteloup Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m. Leashed everywhere else and at other times. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Central Park (San Mateo) | San Mateo | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Fitzgerald Field, daily from 6 to 8 a.m., and in the trial off-leash area (open since May 1, 2023) from 6 a.m. to sunset. Leashed everywhere else in the park. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Coyote Point Recreation Area | San Mateo | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Laurie Meadows Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Los Prados Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Seal Point Park Dog Park | San Mateo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| 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. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bishop Ranch Open Space Regional Preserve | San Ramon | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Calle Del Mundo Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Dog Park at 2330 Calle De Luna | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Eddie Souza Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Gateway Crossing Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Larry J. Marsalli Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Lawrence Station Community Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Centennial Way Dog Park | South San Francisco | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Las Palmas Park Dog Park | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Blackie's Pasture | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Shoreline Park | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park | Union City | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Centennial Off-leash Dog Park | Vacaville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Lagoon Valley Dog Park | Vacaville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Owl Off-leash Dog Park | Vacaville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Blue Rock Springs Park | Vallejo | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Wardlaw Dog Park | Vallejo | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Acalanes Ridge Open Space | Walnut Creek | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Diablo Foothills Regional Park | Walnut Creek | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Heather Farm Dog Park | Walnut Creek | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Lime Ridge Open Space | Walnut Creek | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. No dogs in the Lime Ridge Wildlife Preserve, the center section south of Ygnacio Valley Road. North of Ygnacio, dogs must be under voice and sight command or leashed (cattle graze there); south of the preserve, leashed only. | Varies by area | October 31, 2026 |
| Mount Diablo State Park | Walnut Creek | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are NOT permitted on trails, fire roads or in park buildings. Dogs are allowed only in developed areas of the park. They must be kept on a leash during the day and in an enclosed vehicle or tent at night. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Shell Ridge Open Space | Walnut Creek | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
| Sugarloaf Open Space | Walnut Creek | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Trail | 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. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| Batteries Loop Trail around Battery Smith-Guthrie | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on the loop trail around Battery Smith-Guthrie. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Coastal Trail between Hill 88 and Muir Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this section of the Coastal Trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| County View Road Connector Trail | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this connector to the Miwok Trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Oakwood Valley Trail | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, down to Alta Avenue. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| Orchard and Pacheco Trails | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, between Marin City and the Alta Trail. Service animals are treated differently. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| South Rodeo Beach Trail | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash on this trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Wolf Ridge Loop | 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. | Off leash allowed under voice control | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Steps, Lanes and Paths | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve) | Moss Beach | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Montclair Railroad Trail | Oakland | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 29, 2026 |
| Devil's Slide Trail | Pacifica | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Battery to Bluffs Trail | San Francisco | No | No. The Battery to Bluffs Trail is closed to pets. Service animals are exempt. | The Battery to Bluffs Trail is closed to pets. Service anima | November 1, 2026 |
| Lands End | San Francisco | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
| Old Rail Trail | Tiburon | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Rest areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Rest Area (northbound Highway 280) | Burlingame | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| H. Dana Bower Rest Area (northbound US-101) | Sausalito | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |
| Hunter Hill Rest Area (westbound I-80) | Vallejo | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almanac Beer Co., Alameda | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on a leash. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Dashe Cellars, SF City View Patio | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on the patio. | October 31, 2026 | |
| Mosley's Cafe | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on the dock. | October 31, 2026 | |
| Park Station | Alameda | Yes | Yes, on the patio. | October 31, 2026 | |
| Cellarmaker Brewing, Berkeley | Berkeley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on a leash outside at the Berkeley taproom. The page says pet and does not name dogs. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Gilman Brewing Co. Berkeley | Berkeley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs on the front patio, close to your table. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Headlands Brewing Berkeley Beer Garden | Berkeley | Yes | Yes. | The page says only "Dogs welcome"; it does not say where on | October 31, 2026 |
| Way Station Brew | Berkeley | Yes | Yes. | The beer garden says it is dog friendly. The page does not s | November 1, 2026 |
| Half Moon Bay Brewing Company | Half Moon Bay | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio and must be on a leash at all times. The FAQ answers for the company's locations and does not mention indoor seating. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Concannon Vineyard | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor areas. Only certified service animals are mentioned for indoors. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Longevity Wines | Livermore | Yes | Yes, on the patio, on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| McGrail Vineyards | Livermore | No | No. Dogs are not permitted on the winery grounds. The tasting booking page adds that only documented service animals are welcome. | Dogs are not permitted on the winery grounds. The tasting bo | November 1, 2026 |
| Murrieta's Well | Livermore | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on leash on the downstairs outdoor patio only; ADA service dogs only indoors. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Retzlaff Vineyards | Livermore | Yes | Yes, on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| The Junction (Tam Junction beer garden) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. | The venue calls itself dog and bike friendly; its page does | October 31, 2026 |
| Ghost Town Brewing West Oakland | Oakland | Yes | Yes. | The brewery lists its West Oakland taproom as dog-friendly; | October 31, 2026 |
| Original Pattern Brewing Company | Oakland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on the outdoor patios; no pets inside. | Dogs on the outdoor patios; no pets inside. | October 31, 2026 |
| Temescal Brewing | Oakland | Yes | Yes. | The taproom page says dogs are always welcome. It does not s | November 1, 2026 |
| Fort Point Beer Company (San Francisco taprooms) | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome outside; pets are not permitted inside, per the brewery's FAQ citing the San Francisco health code. | Dogs are welcome outside; pets are not permitted inside, per | October 31, 2026 |
| Harmonic Brewing | San Francisco | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved, leashed dogs on the outdoor patio; only service dogs inside. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sausalito Seahorse | Sausalito | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs and service pets are welcome in the garden and covered patio. | Dogs and service pets are welcome in the garden and covered | October 31, 2026 |