| There are many opportunities to enjoy this lovely place we call home with our canine companions! Here are some of the best. We hope that you will let us know some of your favorite spots for Spot that we may have overlooked in our list.
Walk North on 4th Street East past Sebastiani Winery to Brazil Street. Turn right on Brazil Street and continue to Gehricke Road. Turn right on Gehricke (or for a longer walk, go left and walk up Gehricke past Ravenswood Winery). Continue on Gehricke to Lovall Valley Road where you’ll make a right turn to take you back to 4th Street East. You will be strolling though vineyards on this walk.
In Town, the bike path, especially the stretch behind Sonoma Valley High School on Broadway, is a great walk. The fields behind the High School are very doggy in the early morning and early evening.
Brick House Bungalows at 313 First Street East welcomes dogs at their bed and breakfast tucked away by Depot Park. If you let them know you’ll be bringing your dog with you, they will provide a water dish, bone and dog bed. Call 707.996.8091 to reserve.
Casita Carneros welcomes dogs accompanied by their people. The cottage can be reserved by the week or weekend. Located at 21235 Hyde Road, Casita Carneros is fenced and has a pool. And, Hyde Road is a great place to walk with your dog. Reserve by calling owners Ron and Cindy Evans at 707.996.0996.
The Lodge at Sonoma is very welcoming to dogs in their rooms and on their property. The concierge can help with dog sitting arrangements, grooming appointments and the like. In good weather, dogs are also welcome on the patio at the Lodge’s restaurant. 1325 Broadway. Call 707.935.6600 or visit the Lodging Guide to make reservations.
Sonoma Valley Best Western like most Best Westerns is dog friendly on the property and in their rooms. They are very helpful directing guests to local dog parks and other good doggy places. A dog run at the hotel is available for off-leash romping. 550 Second Street West. 707.938.9200 or 1.800.334.5784 or visit the Lodging Guide to make reservations.
Basque Boulangerie Café at 460 First Street East offers a great vantage point on the Plaza for you and your pup. Sit at one of the tables out front, have a pastry and some coffee, and watch the world (and most of Sonoma on any given day) go by.
Deuce Restaurant at 691 Broadway (corner of Andrieux) is extremely dog friendly on their patio at lunch and dinner. Their patio is the place to be with your pup on a nice day. You will usually see at least one table with a dog or two. Water bowls provided.
Grandma’s Pizza and Gelato in Maxwell Village Center on Highway 12 offers outside bench seating where dogs are welcome. Nice people in the restaurant will provide water for your pup if requested.  Sebastiani Winery at the corner of Fourth Street East and East Spain Street is very dog friendly. You will likely see one of the resident winery dogs while you’re there. Great picnic area to enjoy a snack with your pup.
Starbuck’s Coffee in Maxwell Village Center. Dogs are welcome at tables on sidewalk in front of Starbucks. They will provide water for your pup on request.
The Sunflower Café at 421 First Street West on the Plaza allows dogs on their front patio. Water bowls are provided.
Brocco’s Old Barn at 19660 Arnold Drive is a traditional feed store carrying most major brands of dog food and treats as well as a few dog toys.
The Granary at 19626 Eighth Street East is a feed store and more. They carry a very broad selection of dog food and treats along with all the basics you need for your pup from collars to toys.
Sonoma Dog Camp at 1061 Broadway (across from Sonoma Valley High School) is a dog day care, grooming salon and store carrying a broad range of dog supplies and dog-related gifts. “Barrel samples” from their barrels of locally made organic dog treats are always available for your pup.
Three Dog Bakery at 526 Broadway (just off the Plaza) is a bakery and boutique that welcomes dogs for a sniff or taste test of their fancy dog treats. |
If you are considering a visit with your dog, this page is for you. Since we now have lodging options that welcome dogs and even a day camp for dogs, where your dog will be well taken care of, it is easy to enjoy wine tasting and other adventures in Sonoma Valley. 
