Pets welcome here: Santa Cruz (video)

From towering redwood groves to the surf-friendly shores of Santa Cruz County, California, see what makes this quintessential beach town so pet-friendly with Pets Welcome Here! Read more.

Pet-friendly adventures in Santa Cruz (video)

Tag along with Skyler the surfing dog as he sniffs out dog-friendly beaches, restaurants and hotels in Santa Cruz County. Read more.

All aboard! Take a dog-friendly train ride to summer fun

Photo by Robert Jason Pinoli.

Summer is a time for family vacations, and whether it’s a multi-day trip or day trip, not much can get children more excited or add to the memory bank than a train ride. Read more.

Cruising for history and scenery in Santa Cruz County

Engineer-in-training on Roaring Camp Railroad. Photo by Visit Santa Cruz.

Roaring Camp Railroads, based out of Felton in Santa Cruz County, provides more than just a dog-friendly ride. The company’s Redwood Forest Steam Trains roll on a narrow-gauge track once used to haul giant redwood logs from the forest. They cruise now on 75-minute trips from Roaring Camp to Bear Mountain, where a picnic stop and hiking trails await. Read more.

Santa Cruz: waves, wine and wilderness—plus woof, of course!

Dog running along a Santa Cruz County beach

Summer is here! What better way to celebrate than by hitting “cruz” control and having some fun? Load up your pup and visit sunny Santa Cruz County, the coastal destination with all kinds of adventures for you and your furry best friend. From running through the surf on a sun-streaked beach to chilling out at a local winery or brewery, and from hiking in the redwoods to dining on a pet-passionate restaurant patio, Santa Cruz County has it all. Best of all, you could win a Let’s Cruz DogCation® getaway! Explore our favorite dog-friendly destinations in Santa Cruz County: Win a Let’s Cruz DogCation! Your home base for fun Sun, sand and tail-waggin' good times Mountain wineries that lead the pack Read more.