Featured coffee houses
Firefly Coffee House
Santa Cruz
Firefly Coffee House in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, is a charming spot for coffee enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Kelly’s French Bakery
Santa Cruz
Located in the vibrant coastal town of Santa Cruz, Kelly’s French Bakery is not just a place for delectable pastries and savory sandwiches, but also a haven for dog owners seeking a charming spot to relax with their furry companions.
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Lulu Carpenter’s
Santa Cruz
In downtown Santa Cruz, Lulu Carpenter's offers a delightful haven for coffee enthusiasts and dog lovers alike. This renowned establishment not only operates a retail and commercial roasting works but also boasts several inviting coffeehouses and occasional pop-ups.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
Santa Cruz
Verve Coffee Roasters in Santa Cruz, California, embodies a unique blend of surf culture and artisanal coffee craft. Established in 2007 by founders Ryan and Colby, the first Verve cafe on 41st Ave quickly became a local favorite.
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California’s best dog-friendly resorts
Resorts are different from hotels. A hotel is somewhere you sleep between activities. A resort is the activity — grounds you can walk for an hour, restaurants and bars on the property, water access, real space for a dog to…
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Dog-friendly Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey…
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Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
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Dog-friendly Santa Cruz: spring guide to beaches, trails, patios
Santa Cruz in April delivers off-leash beaches like Its Beach, greenbelt trails through Pogonip, walkable coastal paths, and dozens of dog-friendly patios and hotels. It is an easy weekend from the Bay Area before the summer crowds arrive.
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Planning a California coast trip around your dog
Planning a California coast trip around your dog isn't a compromise. From off-leash sand at Huntington Dog Beach to boutique inns in Mendocino, the Golden State's shoreline rewards travelers who bring their four-legged companions along for the ride.
Read morePawsh on the mountain: a dog day at Chaminade
Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz hosts Pawsh Retreat on August 24, featuring dog pools, pet massages, agility games, a canine fashion show and adoptable pups. Admission is free with a suggested donation benefiting the Santa Cruz SPCA.
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