Top Pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 part of Santa Cruz, this hotel is conveniently located near the river and offers easy access to attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, just 3 kilometres away.
This pet-friendly hotel boasts a private terrace or balcony, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi, alongside access to a shared, heated outdoor pool and fitness centre, making it ideal for travellers with dogs.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Located in a rural setting in Santa Cruz, this hotel is conveniently situated just 4.5 kilometres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within easy reach of Monterey Bay.
This pet-friendly hotel offers spacious rooms with a private patio, accommodating up to 4 guests, and features a shared fitness centre and a year-round heated outdoor pool.

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.

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.