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Aldridge Lane Park

Corralitos

Aldridge Lane Park is a 3 acre park with a small horse arena that the public can use on a drop in basis. Other amenities include a basketball court, tennis court, a wheelchair accessible volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pit, and restrooms.

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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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Aptos Village Park

Aptos

Aptos Village Park, a 10.3-acre green space in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offers a delightful retreat for locals and visitors alike.

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Ben Lomond Park

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond Park, a 1-acre historic neighborhood park in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, offers a charming retreat for locals and visitors alike.

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Boulder Creek

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Campgrounds in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offer a serene camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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Byrne-Milliron Forest

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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DeLaveaga Park

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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Depot Park

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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Derby Park

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.

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Emma 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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Felton Covered Bridge Park

Felton

Felton Covered Bridge Park in Santa Cruz County, California Coast, offers a charming retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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Frederick Street Park

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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Henry Cowell Redwoods

Felton

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Felton

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park sprawls across 4,650 acres of mixed redwood and Douglas fir forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with the San Lorenzo River running through a deep canyon carved into sandstone. The signature feature is the old-growth coast redwood grove—towering trees that

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Highlands County Park

Ben Lomond

Highlands County Park in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a 26-acre haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

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Land of Medicine Buddha

Soquel

Land of Medicine Buddha is located on 108 acres of ancient redwood groves and sunny oak meadows; it's a perfect place to allow the serenity and magic to wash away your cares and woes.

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Ocean View Park

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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Pogonip Trail

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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Royal Oaks Park

Watsonville

Located in north Monterey County, Royal Oaks Park is the oldest park in the Monterey County Parks system.

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Seacliff Center Trailer Park

Aptos

Located just a short stroll from beautiful Seacliff State Beach, theHistoric Concrete Boat Fishing Pierand surfing. Conveniently locatednear fine restaurants, major shopping (Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center)and the picturesque beach town of Aptos.

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The Heart of Soquel Park

Soquel

Located in Soquel Village near Porter Street and Soquel Drive, The Heart of Soquel Park in Santa Cruz County, California Coast, is a charming destination for both locals and visitors.

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University Terrace Dog Park

Santa Cruz

University Terrace Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Cruz County in California’s Central Coast.

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University Terrace Park

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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More Adventures in Santa Cruz County

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Central Coast nesting season: a dog owner’s calendar

Month-by-month guide to Central Coast beach closures for snowy plover nesting, plus dog-friendly beaches that stay open March through September.

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A dog exploring a mountain trail lined with flowers, offering a perfect outdoor adventure for dogs and their owners among breathtaking natural scenery.

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Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma

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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Its Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Santa Cruz, California

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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Pismo Cr trail — Google Places photo

ADA accessible dog-friendly trails on the Central Coast

California’s Central Coast stretches from Santa Cruz to Ventura, encompassing some of the most dramatic coastline in the state. For travelers with mobility challenges — and their loyal four-legged companions — this region offers a surprising number of paved paths…

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