Featured parks
Anna Jean Cummings Park
Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, Anna Jean Cummings Park is a vibrant community park offering a plethora of amenities for visitors of all ages.
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Chanticleer Dog Park
Santa Cruz
In the vibrant city of Santa Cruz on the Central Coast of California, Chanticleer Dog Park is a haven for four-legged friends and their owners alike.
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Chestnut Park – Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
In Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, visitors can explore the serene Chestnut Park. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this park offers a peaceful retreat for both locals and tourists.
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Grant Street Park
Santa Cruz
Grant Street Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, offers a designated off-leash dog area clearly marked with signs for furry companions to roam freely from sunrise to sunset.
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Mimi De Marta Dog Park
Santa Cruz
Mimi De Marta Dog Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.
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Pacheco Dog Park
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County's Pacheco Dog Park offers a safe and enjoyable space for furry companions to run and play off-leash. The park is fully enclosed, providing peace of mind for pet owners while their dogs socialize and exercise freely.
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Santa Cruz Dog Parks
Santa Cruz
Here is where your dog can romp leash-free in Santa Cruz: • DeLaveaga Park: Service road into Lower DeLaveaga Park. Designated off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. Take Market Street past Gruenwald Court.
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Antonelli Pond
Santa Cruz
Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the opposite side of the street from Antonelli Pond), is NOT...
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Santa Cruz
The Land Trust owns and manages this property as a working forest, and takes pride in making it available to its members and the public. The forest is a...
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Santa Cruz
DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Santa Cruz
Depot Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a vibrant recreational hub offering a range of amenities for visitors of all ages.
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Santa Cruz
Derby Park, located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, is a historic gem among the city's public recreation spots.
Read moreEmma McCrary Trail
Santa Cruz
Located along the eastern boundary of Pogonip in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, the Emma McCrary Trail offers a picturesque outdoor experience for hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and dogs on leash.
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Santa Cruz
Frederick Street Park, managed by Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation, offers a delightful off-leash area for furry companions to frolic and play.
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Santa Cruz
Ocean View Park in Santa Cruz, located on the Central Coast, offers a delightful retreat for both locals and visitors with canine companions.
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Santa Cruz
Ten minutes from downtown Santa Cruz, Pogonip Trail offers a serene escape within the city limits. Spanning 640 acres and boasting 8 miles of trails, this lush city greenbelt provides a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Santa Cruz
University Terrace Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Cruz County in California’s Central Coast.
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Santa Cruz
University Terrace Park in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, on the Central Coast, offers a delightful retreat for both locals and visitors.
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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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