East Bay Session


From stunning bay views to beautiful parks in the hills and carefully chosen hidden spots, the East Bay offers some of the best locations for your dog’s session. These are places I’ve personally scouted and love working in, so you can simply pick the setting that suits your dog and enjoy the experience.

 

White Bull Terrier dog standing on a fallen log in a dark forest, looking at camera.

Leona Heights:

quiet & easy

A peaceful, tucked-away spot with lots of variety in a small area.


✔ Minimal walking required

✔ Includes short stairs for extra variety

✔ Trees, tree stumps, benches, and a small canyon

✔ Off-leash area, but usually very quiet

✔ Great for shy, sensitive, or lower-energy dogs

A couple sits on a red plaid blanket in a misty forest, each holding a small black dog at Joaquin Miller park in Oakland

Joaquin Miller Park:

classic woodsy trails

A beautiful mix of forest trails and open space, with plenty of room to explore.


✔ Some walking required (we can keep it light or go further)

✔ Trees, open fields, and scenic woodsy trails

✔ Off-leash areas, especially calm in the mornings

✔ Great for dogs who enjoy exploring but don’t need anything too intense

A woman and her small spotted dog carrying a stick on a sandy shoreline beach.

Point Molate:

a hidden beach

A calm, tucked-away beach with soft light and open views. The combination of beach, trees and a view of the Richmond bridge is a personal favorite.


✔ No walking or hiking required, but a slight drop to get to the beach

✔ Very quiet and low-traffic in the morning

✔ Great for shy, low-energy, or easily distracted dogs