Down in Del Valle

Willow at Del Valle Regional Park A regional plan adopted in the early 1990s to revitalize agriculture and limit urban sprawl is largely responsible for preserving the Tri-Valley region's semi-rural character. Read more.

Exploring the Tri-Valley

Briones Regional Park, Contra Costa County, California, USA.

Head just east of San Francisco Bay Hills and you will find yourself in the dog–friendly Tri-Valley. This region, which takes its name from the adjacent Amador, Livermore and San Ramon valleys, is home to some of California’s most dog-friendly communities. Read more.

Tri-Valley Perfecta

One of the unique bits of real estate in the Tri-Valley region is the Iron Horse Regional Trail, which runs along the former Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Read more.

This Is The Life

With 40-plus wineries tucked into a landscape of rolling hills and sun-dappled valleys, the Livermore Wine Valley shares a landscape very similar to the more famous vino country whose name starts with an “N.” The region’s boutique labels are produced in small lots and not widely known, which makes it all the more fun to go exploring. Read more.

Lake Del Valle: Paradise for water dogs

Mother and daughter with a dog rowing a boat

One of the few places you and your dog can go for a sail. And fish! You'll want to spend the day, the night, or the weekend at Del Valle Regional Park, with 5,000 acres, a five-mile-long lake, a full range of activities, and a big welcome mat for canine family members. Read more.