Pet-friendly road trip

San Francisco to Point Reyes Station with your dog

Distance

40 mi

Driving

1.25 hrs

Dog breaks

About 2

The US-101 and Sir Francis Drake Blvd run from San Francisco to Point Reyes Station is 40 miles. With a dog in the back, plan a 15-minute walk every two to three hours and book a room that takes pets before you leave, so you are not searching at 10 pm.

Dog-friendly places to sleep

Turn on the pet-friendly filter on the booking page and check the pet fee before you book.

• Stays in Mill Valley
• Stays in Olema
• Stays in Point Reyes Station

Pet rules at Point Reyes Station

Check local leash rules at the trailhead.

Packing list for the dog

• Water bowl and a gallon of water, plus their usual food
• Crate or seat-belt harness for the whole drive
• Vaccination records, especially for border crossings
• Leash, waste bags and a towel for muddy paws
• Never leave a dog in a parked car, even with windows cracked

Along the way

• Point Reyes Lighthouse whale and seabird watch
• Tomales Bay shorebirds
• Tule elk at Tomales Point

Full drive guide for this route