Pets are welcome on-leash on the left side of the beach from the parking lot. A great place for a jog.
Dogs on a 6-foot or less leash are allowed on 4 beaches. The dog-friendly beaches are the Limantour Beach, Kehoe Beach, North Beach and South Beach. Dogs are not allowed on the hiking trails. Dogs are allowed on some hiking trails that are adjacent to Point Reyes. Point Reyes is located about 1 hour north of San Francisco. From Highway 101, exit at Sir Francis Drake Highway and continue west on Sir Francis Drake to Olema. To find the Visitor Center, turn right in Olema onto Route 1 and then make a left onto Bear Valley Road. The Visitor Center is on the left.
Wharf Road to the end at the foot of the bluff.
Pets are welcome on-leash at this uncrowded beach with dunes and free parking, making it well worth the drive.
A virtually abandoned beach with white sand, driftwood and complete privacy and freedom. This location is a prize spot and is frequented by the occassional nudist. There may be two or three people there,…probably not. Take a right turn onto Mesa, at the stop sign under the gum trees, just before entering Bolinas. Follow the road about two miles, until you drive over a roller coaster hill. At the point whwere it takes a sharp right turn, park in the area inside the cattle grate and walk down the long drive. After the first building on your left, cut at 45 degrees to the left, over the slats in the fence and keep going diagonally to the dirt track….head for the sloping tree clump on the horizon to the left. There’s a path there, or follow the trail/road along a bit firther for the ‘horse’ trail.
Highway 101, to San Marin Drive, go West on San Marin which turns into Sutro Avenue, right onto Vineyard Road.
Leashless under voice control. Highway 1 to Olema-Bolinas Rd, West on Mesa Rd., left on Overlook Dr, right on Elm Rd. to the end.
The K-9 Playground and Training Center at Ocean Song Retreat is a fully-equipped agility field. It also offers classes in other dog sports, as well as in obedience and behavioral Issues. It is available for private lessons or field rental for agility training.
2 acre park with 1/2 grass, parr course. 2 acre park, limit 3 dogs per handler/owner, 6AM-10PM, heavy dog use, water to rinse dogs avail, completely fenced, several tables/benches, food not recommended inside park, beautiful view of hills. Maintained by City of Novato. Location: Novato Blvd 1/2 mile west of intersection of San Marin Drive. Directions: U.S. 101 to San Marin Drive in Novato. West on San Marin 3 1/2 miles to Novato Blvd, turn right 1/2 mile, park on left.
At the end of Cascade Drive where the sign says ‘Elliott Nature Preserve
Hwy. 101, exit DeLong Ave., West on DeLong which becomes Diablo Avenue, left on Hill Road, right on Indian Valley Rd. to the end. Walk at the road marked ‘not a through street’, just south of Old Ranch Rd. Cross Arroyo Avichi Creek and go right to the entrance.
Fairfax Veterinary Clinic is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues.
All Aboard Dog Grooming Vince has been grooming for over twenty years and still loving it. He understands the need for consisteny in his work and staff. Open Tue.-Sat. Area Served: North Bay, CAServices Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services Business Established: 2005
Glen Avenue, North of Francis Drake Blvd.
Lucas Valley Road, left on Canyon Oak Drive and continue for 200 yards (unmarked).
Kathy’s Pet Salon Kathy’s Pet Salon is Novato’s Professional pet grooming destination. While we just opened this year, Kathy brings 30 years of grooming experience, ‘to the table.’. We look forward to meeting you and your pets! Area Served: Marin, Sonoma and Solano counties.Services Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Hand Stripping Services » Cat Grooming Services » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Vet Referred Business Established: 2014
Upton Beach is a wide four acre stretch of beach along the coast, north of and adjacent to Stinson Beach. Its uses include sun bathing, fishing, picnicking, surfing, and general beach recreation activities.
Leashless on fire roads. Lucas Valley Rd., left on Mount Shasta Drive, right on Vogelsang Drive Park.
Off Sunnyhills Drive.
Located at the end of San Francisco Blvd.
Animal Kind Veteriry Hospital, formerly the Animal Clinic of Novato, is a full service veteriry clinic and boarding facility. Our medical team provides the persolized, affordable, and quality care that both you and your pets deserve.