Top Pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ideally located in West Santa Cruz, this hotel is a mere 5-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk, and just 2.4 kilometres from Natural Bridges State Park, offering a truly pet-friendly seaside escape.
Boasting a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and multiple dining options, this hotel also provides complimentary wireless internet, making it a perfect choice for travellers seeking a dog-friendly stay near the beach with excellent amenities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just 1.4 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this hotel offers a prime location in Santa Cruz, steps from Ocean Street and a short drive from the Santa Cruz Wharf.
This pet-friendly hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless internet, on-site parking, and both an indoor and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, perfect for families travelling 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.

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.

Conveniently located in Scotts Valley, this hotel is 12.1 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8 kilometres from Pasatiempo Golf Club.
This pet-friendly hotel offers a swimming pool, fitness centre, and on-site dining, making it a great choice for those travelling with their dogs.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Offering a Santa Cruz retreat, this pet-friendly hotel is located in a rural area near the river, providing convenient access to Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, just a short drive from popular attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
This accommodation boasts two spacious 385 sq. ft. rooms, sleeps up to 8 guests, and features air conditioning, a terrace, a garden, a concierge, and a fitness centre, with dogs under 60lbs welcome for an additional fee.

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.

Boasting a riverside location, this hotel is situated in a rural area of Santa Cruz, offering proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Capitola Beach, and is a superb pet-friendly choice for exploring the region.
This hotel offers spacious 535 sq. ft. rooms suitable for up to 4 guests, featuring air conditioning, internet, a terrace, garden, concierge, and access to a shared fitness centre and an outdoor heated pool, with dog-friendly options available for an additional fee.

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.

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.

This pet-friendly hotel in Live Oak offers a tranquil rural escape by the river, just a short drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach.
Boasting two suites with resort views, this hotel accommodates up to 12 guests and features a garden, terrace/balcony, concierge, and a shared year-round heated pool, making it ideal for families travelling with pets.