Featured places to stay
Aqua Breeze Inn
Santa Cruz
Situated just moments away from the stunning ocean and the lively "The Beach Boardwalk" amusement park, Aqua Breeze Inn in Santa Cruz is a haven for families looking to enjoy a coastal getaway with their furry companions.
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Bay Front Inn
Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn in Santa Cruz offers dog-friendly rooms in a prime waterfront location, with fresh accommodations and complimentary bike rentals for guests.
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Santa Cruz
Unfussy all-suite hotel with free Wi-Fi, breakfast & parking, plus a fitness center & a steam room.
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
The AAA Four Diamond, award-winning Chaminade Resort & Spa is a spectacular mountaintop hotel in Santa Cruz, California featuring 156 guest rooms located among the towering Eucalyptus and natural landscape.
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Continental Inn
Santa Cruz
Located just minutes away from the vibrant Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Continental Inn is more than just a hotel - it's a cozy retreat brimming with character and charm.
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Days Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Days Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a unique and relaxing stay just a few blocks away from the vibrant downtown area, the lively Beach Boardwalk, and the historic amusement park.
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Edgewater Beach Inn and Suites
Santa Cruz
The Edgewater Beach Inn and Suites is a charming accommodation option located in Santa Cruz on Beach Hill, offering stunning views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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New Brighton State Beach
Capitola
Named for its British namesake, New Brighton State Beach in California is a scenic marvel that has attracted both humans and wildlife for generations, including those with four-legged companions.
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Sanderlings Seascape
Aptos
Located 9 miles south of Santa Cruz along the stunning California Coast in Aptos, Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort is a premier dining destination that welcomes both guests and their furry companions.
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A Heaven’s Roost Beach House
Aptos
A Heaven's Roost Beach House in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, along the California Coast, offers a warm and inviting retreat for up to 7 guests.
Read moreBest Western Inn Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley
The Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley offers a delightful Spanish-style retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Read moreBest Western Rose Garden Inn
Watsonville
The Best Western Rose Garden Inn in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, offers a serene retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly accommodation option.
Read moreBig 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.
Read moreBrookdale Lodge
Brookdale
Relaxed quarters in a casual property featuring an informal lounge with a bar.
Read moreCabin in the woods
Soquel
Cabin in the woods is a dog-friendly place to stay in Soquel, California.
Read moreCapitola Hotel
Capitola
Caribbean-inspired rooms, some with bay views, plus free breakfast, cookies & weekend cheeseboards.
Read moreComfort Inn – Watsonville
Watsonville
Located conveniently between Santa Cruz and Monterey, the Comfort Inn in Watsonville is a pet-friendly haven for travelers exploring the beautiful California Coast.
Read moreHarbor Inn
Santa Cruz
Harbor Inn is a dog-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz in California’s Central Coast, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
Read moreHilton Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Located in a mountain retreat setting at the Mt. Hermon exit of Highway 17, the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is a prime accommodation choice for travelers exploring Santa Cruz County.
Read moreHotel Paradox
Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz features bold, modern design with an urban forest aesthetic, including a striking eucalyptus tree lobby and dog-friendly accommodations.
Read moreHotel Solares
Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares in Santa Cruz County is a top choice for travelers seeking a dog-friendly stay in Santa Cruz.
Read moreMotel 6 – Watsonville
Watsonville
Motel 6 - Watsonville is a dog-friendly hotel in Watsonville in California’s Central Coast, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
Read moreMotel 6 Watsonville, CA – Monterey Area
Watsonville
Straightforward budget lodging offering modern rooms & an outdoor pool, plus free morning coffee.
Read moreMotel Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Discover a dog-friendly haven at Motel Santa Cruz, ideally located just two blocks from downtown Santa Cruz and a mere mile from the iconic Beach Boardwalk.
Read moreOcean Echo Inn & Beach
Santa Cruz
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages in Santa Cruz County offers a charming retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly accommodation option along the Central Coast. Their quaint cottages provide an ideal setting for a family vacation or business trip.
Read moreOpal Cliff Beach House
Santa Cruz
Opal Cliff Beach House is a dog-friendly place to stay in Santa Cruz, California.
Read morePacific Blue Inn
Santa Cruz
Promoting green living and a healthy outlook on life, The Pacific Blue Inn Inn is located on Pacific Avenue within walking distance to the best Santa Cruz has to offer.
Read morePacific Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
The Pacific Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County on the Central Coast is a top choice for travelers seeking a blend of luxury and affordability.
Read morePelican Point Inn
Santa Cruz
Pelican Point Inn near the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach offers charming kitchenette rooms with a five-star guest rating.
Read moreSanta Cruz Harbor RV Park
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park, located in Santa Cruz County along the Central Coast, offers a serene retreat for RV enthusiasts.
Read moreSanta Cruz Ranch RV Park
Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz Ranch RV Park offers a serene retreat in Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County, California Coast, just 5 miles from the beach and Redwoods.
Read moreSanta Vida RV resort
Santa Cruz
Santa Vida RV Park & Campground, located just minutes from downtown Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County on the Central Coast, offers a serene retreat for RV enthusiasts and campers alike.
Read moreSeacliff 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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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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Ticks and Lyme disease in California dogs
California reports roughly 1/200th the Lyme cases of New York — and our tick season peaks in fall and winter, not summer. Here's what California-specific CDC data, vet research, and CDPH surveillance actually show, and what it means for protecting…
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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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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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