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Santa Cruz County Blog

Kissing the Santa Cruz coast

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) along the Santa Cruz County coastline, and you’ll be tempted by 29 miles of beaches (15 of them…

Dog running on the beach in Santa Cruz County

Hugging the coast in Santa Cruz County

You’re never far from the water when following the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) through Santa Cruz County. The curvy coastline is studded with 29…

person stands in road with redwood trees towering above

Sniff out some new places

Every time we visit, Santa Cruz County gets more and more dog-friendly. And this year there are several new opportunities to bark about.

Zayante and Meadow Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

A day (or more) in the redwoods

Santa Cruz County is famous for its groves of towering coast redwoods, and Big Basin Redwoods State Park is just one place to see them.

An exuberant canine, outfitted in a jazzy tropical shirt, lounges delightfully in front of a nostalgically designed vintage car. Ideal for pet owners looking for fun and unique activities to enjoy with their dogs. - Dogtrekker

Set the scene in Santa Cruz County

Just a short hop south of the Bay Area, Santa Cruz County is diverse and exceedingly dog-friendly.

Dog by wine barrel in Santa Cruz wine country

Cruise control in Santa Cruz wine country

The Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, known primarily for producing pinot noir and chardonnay, is one of the oldest in the state. Close to 100 wineries…

Three off-leash dogs frolicking at the beach.

Off-leash beaches for chasing waves

For water-loving canines, nothing beats fetching a bright yellow tennis ball from the surf and romping full speed ahead on a sandy beach. But while…

Have dog, will travel to Santa Cruz

Have dog, will travel. And you know a great place that you and your four-legged friend will love? Santa Cruz! From dog-friendly beaches and redwood…

A couple in casual attire sits on the rocky shoreline of Santa Cruz County with their dog. The man gently pets the dog's head, while the woman beside him smiles warmly. Nearby, a picnic basket and two wine glasses suggest a visit to one of the region's wineries. The day is sunny, with clear skies stretching over the sea.

Santa Cruz: As much about wine as beaches

For many visitors, Santa Cruz County is as much about wine as it is about beaches. The Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, known for a cool…

Dogtrekkers go Santa Cruz-in’

Santa Cruz County, located on California's Central Coast, 65 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles north of Monterey, is known for its sun-soaked…

In Santa Cruz, a golden retriever confidently stands on a surfboard, gliding across the wave's surface. Its fur, soaked from the ocean spray, clings to its body as it maintains balance amid the motion of the sea. Around it, droplets scatter in all directions as other surfers appear in soft focus in the distant background.

Chasing surf with your dog in Santa Cruz County

Photo credit: lostintheredwoods (CC) Santa Cruz County’s curvy coastline is studded with some 29 miles of beaches providing lots of options for DogTrekkers. Fifteen strands…

Things to do with your dog in Santa Cruz County

When it comes to things to do with your dog in Santa Cruz County, there’s the obvious (beaches, wineries), and the not-so-obvious—like Byrne-Milliron Forest, a…