Top Pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, near theme parks and beaches.
This pet-friendly hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, with rooms featuring a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker, and many boasting a private balcony or patio for enjoying the coastal air.

Nestled in a rural Santa Cruz setting, this hotel is located just 4.8 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and offers a pet-friendly escape with opportunities for wildlife viewing.
This hotel boasts a 1-bedroom suite for up to 4 guests, featuring a balcony, air conditioning, and access to a year-round heated outdoor shared pool, making it ideal for a dog-friendly holiday.

Perfectly situated in Santa Cruz's Westside neighbourhood, this hotel is a short walk from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Wharf, and within 2 kilometres of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
This pet-friendly hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas, with free on-site parking, making it an ideal choice for travellers exploring the seaside attractions with their dogs.

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.

Riverside, Santa Cruz offers a hotel experience with a pet-friendly policy, ideal for those travelling with dogs under 60lbs for an additional fee.
This hotel boasts a tranquil rural setting, just 1.1 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and garden amenities.

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.

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.

Just a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach, Swell House Santa Cruz offers 3-star aparthotel accommodation in Santa Cruz, located 4 kilometres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
This pet-friendly aparthotel welcomes pets and provides guests with well-equipped kitchen facilities, including a microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, coffee machine, and toaster, for a comfortable stay near the seaside.

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.

Boasting a rural setting by the river in Santa Cruz, this hotel is conveniently located less than 5 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
This pet-friendly hotel offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and accommodates up to 18 guests, with dogs under 60lbs welcomed for a fee, and features a terrace, garden, and fitness centre.

Just a short drive from Scotts Valley, California, the Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley is conveniently located approximately 5.5 kilometers from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and area beaches, offering a pet-friendly stay for you and your dog.
This hotel boasts a swimming pool, fitness centre, and on-site dining at the Stonehouse Bar & Grill, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for all guests, including those travelling with 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.

Discover The Historic Brookdale Lodge, a 3-star hotel in Brookdale, situated 21 kilometres from Santa Cruz and 55 kilometres from Mineta San Jose International Airport, offering a pet-friendly stay with historic charm.
This hotel boasts air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, private balconies with scenic views, and on-site karaoke facilities, ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable experience for guests travelling with their 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.

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 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 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.

Located in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains, this hotel is just a 25-minute drive from San Jose International Airport, offering a peaceful retreat.
This pet-friendly hotel boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool and spa bath suites, with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout and a daily full breakfast served each morning.

Located in Santa Cruz's Westside district, this 3-star hotel is just a 5-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, offering a pet-friendly base for exploring the seaside.
Guests can enjoy complimentary bicycle rentals and a garden with scenic views, with air-conditioned rooms featuring cosy fireplaces and premium bedding for a comfortable stay.

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.

Discover a pet-friendly hotel in Live Oak, conveniently located in a rural Santa Cruz setting offering easy access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Capitola Beach, all within a short drive.
This hotel welcomes pets and features four spacious 400 sq. ft. rooms, each with complimentary toiletries and TVs, plus a shared heated outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and free parking for up to 24 guests.

Offering a tranquil escape near the river in Santa Cruz, this pet-friendly hotel provides easy access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, just a short drive away.
This hotel boasts a shared outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and garden areas, with specific rooms also being dog-friendly, perfect for travellers with pets.

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.

Just 30 meters from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages offers a prime seaside location in Twin Lakes, a 32-kilometre drive from the Redwoods and 72 kilometres from San José Airport.
This dog-friendly hotel welcomes pets under 23 kilograms for an additional fee, featuring accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and capacity for two to six guests, perfect for a pet-friendly getaway.

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 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.

Nestled in a rural Santa Cruz setting, this hotel offers a tranquil escape near the river, perfect for nature lovers and just a short drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
This dog-friendly hotel provides a comfortable 400 sq. ft room with a patio, air conditioning, and internet, accommodating up to six guests, and is ideally situated for exploring local trails and enjoying outdoor activities.