Dog Friendly Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz is pet friendly! If you need help to decide where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the scoop on our favourite pet friendly hotels, dog friendly activities, and restaurants that allow dogs in Santa Cruz.Places to Stay with Your Dog
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel allows dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night. Sorry, no cats.
Opal Cliff Beach House
This 3-bedroom house in Santa Cruz allows 2 dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages allows 2 dogs up to 50 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night. Bowls, towels, and treats…
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Beach RV Park Santa Cruz
Dogs are allowed at Beach RV Park Santa Cruz, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. Other restrictions may…
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Places to Eat with Your Dog
Things to Do with Your Dog
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…
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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…
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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…
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US Ghost Adventures Santa Cruz
Bring Fido to the pet-friendly US Ghost Adventures walking tour in Santa Cruz, CA. This thrilling attraction invites two- and four-legged participants…
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Pet Services
The Wishbone Pet Company
The Wishbone Pet Company is a healthy pet food and supply store dedicated to improving the lives companion animals through by offering the very best…
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GoDogz
GoDogz provides pet services for the Santa Cruz county, including overnight pet sitting in your home, dog walks, or dog runs for those high energy…
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Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales
Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales for dogs and cats. They offer grooming, doggie daycare, boarding, VIP Suites cageless boarding, training and a…
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PetSmart Grooming
Every dog and cat, regardless of size, breed, age or coat type, needs to be groomed on a regular basis. The caring professionals at PetSmart Grooming…
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PetSmart Training
PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies,…
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Traveller Photos
We dug up 52 pictures of dogs in Santa Cruz.
All 52 PhotosWant to feature your creature? Upload a photo of your pet in Santa Cruz! You can also share by using the hashtag #bringfido on Facebook, X, TikTok or Instagram.
