Top Pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

Directly on the beach, this hotel offers spectacular Monterey Bay views and is just a stone's throw from Santa Cruz's famous boardwalk, making it an ideal pet-friendly choice for seaside escapes.
Guests can enjoy a spacious deck with a pool and hot tub, while rooms feature private balconies for watching surfers and enjoying sunset vistas.

Perfectly positioned in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is a mere 5-minute stroll from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk, and within 5 kilometres of Monterey Bay and Natural Bridges State Park.
This excellent 4.5-star hotel welcomes pets and offers a superb spa, swimming pool, and three onsite restaurants, making it a truly pet-friendly choice near the seaside.

Just 100 meters from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, this 2-star hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation conveniently located a short walk from the city centre, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi at this dog-friendly hotel, which also provides on-site parking and air conditioning for a comfortable stay.

Just a 10-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this pet-friendly hotel offers convenient access to local attractions, situated approximately 1.2 kilometers from the town centre.
Guests can enjoy complimentary baked goods and coffee, utilise the available bicycles, and relax in the courtyard, with rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations at this dog-friendly establishment.

Just over 3 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a short 10-minute drive to the University of California Santa Cruz, this hotel offers a very good location for exploring the area.
This pet-friendly hotel provides spacious suites with separate seating areas and work desks, complimentary WiFi, a daily hot breakfast buffet, and an outdoor hot tub, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your dog.

Just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this hotel is perfectly situated in Westside Santa Cruz, offering convenient access to world-class surfing and downtown dining.
This pet-friendly hotel features a spacious 66 square meter, 2-bedroom suite with two queen beds and a king bed, accommodating up to 6 guests, and includes complimentary high-speed WiFi and accessible bathrooms.

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is just a 10-minute walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and near Main Beach and the Wharf.
This pet-friendly 2-bedroom suite sleeps up to 6 guests, featuring a unique spiral staircase, 66 square meters of floor area, and a microwave, refrigerator, and complimentary coffee facilities.

Directly opposite the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk, this hotel offers spectacular Monterey Bay ocean views and is a great pet-friendly choice.
Guests can enjoy an on-site Thai restaurant, free WiFi in most rooms, and the convenience of a concierge, with pet-friendly accommodations available for a nightly fee.

This pet-friendly hotel is situated in a rural riverside area of Santa Cruz, offering easy access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is approximately 3.2 kilometres away, and Capitola Beach.
Boasting 535 sq. ft. rooms, this hotel welcomes dogs under 60lbs for an additional fee and features a garden, terrace, and an outdoor heated pool open year-round, making it ideal for a seaside escape.

Directly on the beachfront in Santa Cruz, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers a 5-star stay just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, with pet-friendly rooms available.
This luxurious hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, and a restaurant, providing ample amenities for a relaxing seaside escape, and is conveniently located 51.5 kilometres from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Just 1.7 kilometres from Natural Bridges State Beach and a short drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this pet-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz offers convenient access to coastal attractions.
This hotel welcomes pets and provides a fitness centre, swimming pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi, making it a great base for exploring the seaside.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection in Santa Cruz is a superb pet-friendly hotel offering a fantastic base for exploring the area, located under 10 minutes' drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a pleasant 15-minute walk from Pacific Avenue's boutique shops.
This dog-friendly hotel boasts modern, soundproof rooms with free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, and a fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pets.

Perfectly situated, the Edgewater Beach Inn is a hotel in Santa Cruz just 3 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach and less than 1 kilometre from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
This pet-friendly hotel offers rooms with sea views and private balconies, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, complimentary on-site parking, and free WiFi, making it an excellent choice for families and dog-friendly holidays by the seaside.

Just 1.7 kilometres from Natural Bridges State Beach and a short drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this pet-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz offers convenient access to coastal attractions.
This hotel welcomes pets and provides a fitness centre, swimming pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi, making it a great base for exploring the seaside.

Perfectly positioned in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is a mere 5-minute stroll from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk, and within 5 kilometres of Monterey Bay and Natural Bridges State Park.
This excellent 4.5-star hotel welcomes pets and offers a superb spa, swimming pool, and three onsite restaurants, making it a truly pet-friendly choice near the seaside.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection in Santa Cruz is a superb pet-friendly hotel offering a fantastic base for exploring the area, located under 10 minutes' drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a pleasant 15-minute walk from Pacific Avenue's boutique shops.
This dog-friendly hotel boasts modern, soundproof rooms with free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, and a fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pets.

Directly on the beachfront in Santa Cruz, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers a 5-star stay just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, with pet-friendly rooms available.
This luxurious hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, and a restaurant, providing ample amenities for a relaxing seaside escape, and is conveniently located 51.5 kilometres from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Just 100 meters from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, this 2-star hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation conveniently located a short walk from the city centre, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi at this dog-friendly hotel, which also provides on-site parking and air conditioning for a comfortable stay.

Directly on the beach, this hotel offers spectacular Monterey Bay views and is just a stone's throw from Santa Cruz's famous boardwalk, making it an ideal pet-friendly choice for seaside escapes.
Guests can enjoy a spacious deck with a pool and hot tub, while rooms feature private balconies for watching surfers and enjoying sunset vistas.

This hotel in Westside Santa Cruz is just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and close to Natural Bridges State Beach, offering a pet-friendly stay near the seaside.
With 48 square meters of space, this hotel features a king room and a sofa bed for up to three guests, boasting oversized soaking tubs and private balconies, and pets are allowed upon request.

Set in a rural Santa Cruz, this hotel is conveniently located just 3.2 kilometres from Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, with the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk also within easy reach.
This dog-friendly hotel offers 4 bedrooms accommodating up to 16 guests, featuring air conditioning, a terrace, garden, concierge, and a fitness centre, alongside pet-friendly options for select rooms.

Enjoy a pet-friendly escape in Santa Cruz, a rural retreat located just 8 kilometres from the popular Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and offering easy access to Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach.
This hotel provides a tranquil setting with a shared outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and opportunities for wildlife activities, making it ideal for guests travelling with dogs under 60lbs.

This pet-friendly hotel in Live Oak, Santa Cruz, offers a peaceful rural retreat on a river, conveniently located approximately 5 kilometers from the popular Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Guests can enjoy a shared heated outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary parking, with specific rooms available for dogs at an additional fee, making it an ideal dog-friendly option for exploring nearby Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach.

Offering a serene escape in a rural Santa Cruz setting, this hotel is conveniently located just 2.4 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Capitola Beach, making it a great base for exploring the area.
This pet-friendly hotel welcomes dogs for a £60 fee per dog (maximum two dogs under 27kg per room) and provides a welcome natural retreat with trail access, a garden, and a shared heated pool open year-round.

This pet-friendly hotel in Live Oak offers a rural Santa Cruz setting, just a short drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach.
Spacious rooms with complimentary toiletries and Wi-Fi are available, alongside a shared heated pool and fitness centre, making it ideal for guests travelling with their dogs.

Boasting a riverside setting in a rural Santa Cruz location, this hotel is conveniently situated just a short drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Capitola Beach, offering a perfect base for exploring the area.
This pet-friendly hotel provides spacious 51 square meter suites with resort views and outdoor pool access, ideal for a couple's retreat, with select rooms accommodating pets subject to weight and quantity limits.

Discover this pet-friendly hotel located in a rural area of Santa Cruz, offering easy access to attractions such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Capitola Beach.
This dog-friendly accommodation boasts a private patio, a shared heated outdoor pool, and a fitness centre, making it ideal for guests travelling with pets.