Santa Cruz - as dog-friendly as they come! This city guide will show you all the best (and worst) places for your pets. Don't forget to add your reviews for the businesses in this ultimate resource.
Top-Rated Beaches
Beaches West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Its Beach is composed of many small beaches. Dogs can go off-leash from sunrise to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to sunset ,but are not allowed at the beach between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is on West Cliff Drive, just north of the Lighthouse, and south of Columbia Street. There is limited parking.
Dog Parks & Dog Runs, Beaches P.O. Box 267 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Every Sunday at 10:30am we walk our dogs in some fabulous spot in Santa Cruz. Sometimes the beach, sometimes the redwoods, but always an adventure. After an hour and a half walk, we have Yappy Hour at a dog-friendly restaurant.
The walks are free, but you must pay your own Yappy Hour bill. You must be a member to participate, Basic Membership is free. One dog per person. No retractable leashes.
The goal of Society Dog is to promote the socialization of dogs and create a community of dog lovers that enjoy fun events with their pets.