Dog Friendly Beaches in Capitola, CA

There’s 1 dog-friendly beach in Capitola, and 10 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Capitola.

New Brighton State Beach

Capitola, CA

New Brighton State Beach Leashed dogs are welcome to feel the sand beneath their paws at New Brighton State Beach, a pet-friendly coastal area in Capitola, CA. The strip of beach is lined with pine & oak trees, and offers beautiful bay views. Open to the public between sunrise and sunset, you and Fido are free to explore the length of the beach. Dogs must remain on a leash and be accompanied by their owner at all times. See Details

Rio Del Mar Beach

Aptos, CA

Rio Del Mar Beach Fido can play in the sand and watch the surfers with you at Rio Del Mar Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Aptos, CA. Dogs are allowed on leashes no longer than 6 feet. See Details

Seabright State Beach

Santa Cruz, CA

Seabright State Beach Leashed dogs are welcome at the dog-friendly Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA. Parking is available in the neighborhoods surrounding the beach. Restrooms and outdoor showers can be found at the east end of the beach. See Details

Twin Lakes State Beach

Santa Cruz, CA

Twin Lakes State Beach Twin Lakes State Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Santa Cruz, CA. Leashed pets are welcome. There are nearby outdoor showers and restrooms for your convenience. See Details

Its Beach

Santa Cruz, CA

Its Beach Its Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Santa Cruz, CA. Your favorite canine will love a romp on this lovely beach, where they're welcome to join you as long as they remain on leash. See Details

Manresa State Beach

Watsonville, CA

Manresa State Beach Take Fido for a day of fun in the sun at Manresa State Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Watsonville, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll the shoreline and enjoy the waves. Please note that there is a fee for parking. See Details

Island Beach

Castroville, CA

Island Beach Island Beach in Moss Landing, CA, welcomes dogs off-leash along its half-mile stretch. With panoramic ocean views and nearby parking, it’s an ideal spot for pups to stretch their legs and enjoy the waves. See Details

Seacliff State Beach

Aptos, CA

Seacliff State Beach Known for its fishing pier and concrete freighter, The SS Palo Alto, Seacliff State Beach is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy the sea air alongside Fido. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet and attended by their owner. There is a day-use fee for vehicles. See Details

Mitchell's Cove Beach

Santa Cruz, CA

Mitchell's Cove Beach Mitchell's Cove Beach is a pet-friendly recreation space in Santa Cruz, CA. This beach welcomes four-legged friends to splash around off leash before 10:00 AM and after 4:00 PM, while leashed dogs are always permitted. Note that visitors must walk down a set of stairs to reach the beach. See Details

Davenport Beach

Davenport, CA

Davenport Beach Davenport Beach in Davenport, CA is dog friendly. Leashed pets are welcome at Davenport Beach, one of a string of beaches clustered around the seaside town of Davenport. Visitors should park in a large gravel lot on the ocean side of Highway 1, near the intersection of Old Coast Road. The beach is accessed by several trails extending from the parking area. Please note that a railway line is situated between the parking lot and Davenport Beach. Dogs must be leashed and clean up after. See Details

Natural Bridges State Beach

Santa Cruz, CA

Natural Bridges State Beach Dogs are welcome in the parking lots and picnic areas at the pet-friendly Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA. Pets are not permitted to use any of the trails or the beach itself. The area is home to shore birds, migrating whales, seals, and otters. See Details

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