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Dog-Friendly Activities in Capitola, CA

There are 4 dog-friendly activities in Capitola, and 55 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.

Pet Friendly Ozzi Dog Park

Ozzi Dog Park

Four-legged friends can socialize and exercise off leash at Ozzi Dog Park at the McGregor Multiuse Park in Capitola, CA. This wood-chipped, fenced recreation area, adjacent to the skatepark, features separate small and large dog spaces. Amenities include waste receptacles, a water fountain, benches and shade trees.

Pet Friendly New Brighton State Beach

New Brighton State Beach

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.

Esplanade Park

Esplanade Park is a beachside recreation area in Capitola, CA. Four-legged friends can join their owners at this park to take in the hustle and bustle of Capitola Beach. Leashed dogs may walk along the sidewalk to enjoy some exercise or lounge at one of the benches and enjoy a view of the ocean. Note that pets aren't permitted on the lawn areas or on Capitola Beach.

McGregor Park

Two- and four-legged friends can explore the pet-friendly McGregor Park in Capitola, CA. This community recreation area features an array of amenities, from the Monte Family Skate Park and Ozzie Dog Park to the Family Cycling Center Pump Track. Canines must be leashed unless within the designated dog park.

Roaring Camp Railroads

Roaring Camp Railroads

Roaring Camp Railroads offers dog-friendly train rides in Felton, CA, through the California Redwoods. Located just a few miles from Santa Cruz, you and Fido can climb aboard an authentic 19th century steam train for a trip through the magnificent redwood forest. As you travel along the historic, winding narrow-gauge track to the summit of Bear Mountain, the conductor will entertain you with the history of the railroad and its locomotives, which were once used to haul giant redwood logs out of the forest. Tours are offered daily and departure times vary by season.

West Cliff Drive

West Cliff Drive

Bring Fido for a hike along West Cliff Drive, a pet-friendly trail in Santa Cruz, CA. This 3-mile one-way, walking and biking path along the Pacific Ocean starts at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, winds past the iconic Santa Cruz Dream Inn, Steamer Lane, and Lighthouse Point, and ends at Natural Bridges State Beach. Please keep Fido leashed.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Dogs are welcome in the pet-friendly picnic areas and campsites of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA. Also, unlike many state parks in the area, leashed dogs can join you on a number of trails, including the Meadow Trail, Pipeline Road, Graham Hill Trail and Powder Mill Fire Road. The park has been established to preserve forests and the areas next to the watershed of the San Lorenzo River, including a number of huge redwood trees.

Rio Del Mar Beach

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.

Seabright State Beach

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.

Twin Lakes State Beach

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.

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos, CA, is dog friendly. This redwood forest is home to trees that stretch up to 2,600 feet into the sky above. Although logging felled thousands of trees that once stood in the area, many new trees are starting to grow back to cover the land that lay bare for so long. Dogs are only allowed on Aptos Creek Fire Road and the four single-track trails below the steel bridge. Unfortunately, dogs are prohibited beyond the gate at the Porter picnic area parking lot.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing in Santa Cruz, CA, offers a great selection of organic, microbrewed ales. Leashed dogs are welcome both in the taproom and the beer garden, making it a perfect stop for craft beer lovers with pups in tow. Enjoy a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere just minutes from the coast.

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.

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.

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Los Gatos Creek Trail

The Los Gatos Creek Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Los Gatos! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

University Terrace Dog Run

University Terrace Dog Run

Fido can run and play off leash at University Terrace Dog Run, a pet-friendly, fenced dog park in Santa Cruz, CA. Leashed dogs are allowed in the other areas of the park.

Scotts Valley Bark Park

Scotts Valley, CA

Scotts Valley Bark Park

Scotts Valley Bark Park is a popular place for pups to visit in Scotts Valley, CA. There are two large, separate areas; one for small dogs, and another for large dogs. The park has lots of toys, water dishes, and a play pool for the pooches. It is located in the Skypark Complex, next to soccer fields and a playground (for your non-canine family members).

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad in Los Gatos, CA is pet-friendly. Committed to providing a great experience to children and adults alike, ride aboard a real steam engine as it goes through beautiful Oak Meadow and Vasona Parks. Dogs & Pets are permitted on the train as long as they are on a leash.

Vasona Lake County Park

Vasona Lake County Park

Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, CA is dog friendly. Bring Fido along as you explore the serene natural beauty of this park. Enjoy a scenic walking trail around the lake, stroll along shaded pathways and take advantage of the 45 acres of lush lawn.

Bass Pro Shops

Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with their humans at Bass Pro Shops in San Jose, CA. You'll find supplies for outdoor recreation, fishing, camping, boating, hunting, dog training and more at this pet-friendly store.

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