Dog Owners Guide to Santa Cruz, CA, US
Need help deciding where to stay, play, or eat with Fido in Santa Cruz? Get the scoop on our favorite pet friendly hotels, dog friendly activities, and restaurants that allow dogs in Santa Cruz below. Or, visit the Santa Cruz Dog Forum to talk to local dog owners about the best places to bring Fido in the city.
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Most Popular Pet Friendly Accommodations in Santa Cruz

Pacific Inn Santa Cruz

Guesthouse Pacific Inn is dog friendly! Dogs are welcome for a fee of $15/night for each dog. There is no size restriction or limit on the number of dogs per room. The hotel does not allow ...
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$55 + pet fee
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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn is pet friendly! Pets are permitted with an additional $15/night fee. There is no weight restriction or limit on the number of pets per room.
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$49 + pet fee
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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge is pet friendly! Up to two pets are allowed for a fee of $20 per pet per night. Please note that pets should not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed in the ...
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$51 + pet fee
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Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn at Pasatiempo is dog friendly! One 40 lb. dog is welcome for an additional $25/ night fee. The hotel does not allow cats, birds, or other animals.
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$60 + pet fee
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Hilton San Jose South/Scotts Valley is dog friendly! Dogs are welcome for a fee of $50.00 per stay.There is no size restriction or limit on the number of dogs per room. The hotel does not allow ...
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$138 + pet fee
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Most Popular Dog Friendly Attractions in Santa Cruz

Its Beach

Your pet will love a romp on this lovely Santa Cruz beach, where they're welcome to join you as long as they remain on-leash.

Seabright Beach

Bring your pet along with you as you relax on the sandy shores of this Santa Cruz beach. They're welcome to join you as long as they're on-leash.

Twin Lakes State Beach

Bring your pet with you as you enjoy this beach. They're welcome as long as they remain on-leash. Outdoor showers and restrooms nearby.

University Terrace Dog Run

Dogs are allowed to play off-leash in a designated area of this park near Medar Street and Nobel Drive.
Most Popular Dog Friendly Restaurants in Santa Cruz

Gabriella Cafe

Gabriella Cafe's sensational menu changes with the seasons, but there's always a spot for your pup at its outdoor tables.

Nuevo

Nuevo offers outstanding weekend brunch with fresh Tex-Mex Huevos Rancheros. You can sit outside at the lawn tables with your dog.

Aloha Island Grille

Great lunch spot for Hawaiian style plate lunches. The Kahlua Pork and the burgers are favorites. Bring your dog and sit on the deck.

Cafe Limelight

Feel warm and welcome by the owners of Limelight as you enjoy a drink or meal in their dog friendly patio

Seabright Brewery

Seabright Brewery is a family friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz. The outside seating area is spacious, heated, and dog friendly.
Most Popular Dog Friendly Businesses in Santa Cruz

PetSmart Training

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit ...

PetSmart Santa Cruz

PetSmart is the #1 retailer of pet food and supplies in the United States, with more than 1000 stores across the country. In addition to pet food and supplies, you'll also find a Banfield Veterinary Clinic, ...

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 Salons are available seven days a week and provide an ...

Who's Your Walkie?

We offer a fun and easy approach to giving back to our animal friends what they give to us. By not only having a professional animal lover come take your pet on a fun adventure filled ...

Santa Cruz Dog Walker

Pets certainly know when its time to play and get some well deserved exercise. Well exercised pets are happier, better behaved, healthier, and more outgoing. Just like all of us, they feel good when they get ...
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