Santa Cruz , CA Pet Friendly Hotels

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Top Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
$117 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$136 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
This motel's 2 hot tubs and outdoor pool are among the featured amenities. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
"This is one of our go to hotels in Santa Cruz. It is close to the wharf and"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
$154 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$177 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"We had a great stay at Paradox."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$152 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$173 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and perks like free WiFi. Enjoy the hot tub and conveniences like ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,143 reviews)
"The front desk staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We are repeat customers and highly recommend this hotel to our friends. Keep up the good work!"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

6020 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$149 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$169 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was clean and spacious. The bed was hard. There are no hooks close to the shower to hold your towel. The breakfast was good, but the coffee machine was horrible. Coffee tasted like instant coffee. The room had a Keurig and coffee pods provided were excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
$216 nightly
The price is $242 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$242 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and a restaurant. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free WiFi. You'll appreciate ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay, I would recommend and I will book again. The restaurant was amazing! Food was great!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$99 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Highly recommend very clean"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Continental Inn
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
$99 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$115 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
A seasonal outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. A garden, a picnic area, and express check-out are also ...
7/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Good basic hotel
"Comfortable bed. Good, basic hotel. Excellent location."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$146 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...
6.4/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Hotel Solares was a great experience overall. We enjoyed staying at this hotel and will probably come back for our next visit. It’s very walkable to multiple restaurants as well as the Santa Cruz boardwalk itself. The amenities were very clean and even though they were right outside our bedroom, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Hotel Solares
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Have you caught yourself wondering, “What is Santa Cruz known for?” Well, there aren’t too many places on the planet where you can hike through thick, lush forests in the morning, spend the afternoon on a wind-swept sandy beach, and enjoy dinner at a charming downtown patio café. Santa Cruz offers all of that, and more. Located on California’s Monterey Bay, the Original Surf City is a pet owner’s delight with outdoor fun waiting behind every giant redwood, crisp wave, and unique storefront window. When you stay in Santa Cruz, dog-friendly hotels like the Chaminade Resort & Spa are the way to go. You and Salvador Dogi will be close to all the wonders of the Northern California coast and you’ll have a comfortable retreat to return to after each adventure.

What can I do in Santa Cruz with my pet?

You certainly won’t be lacking things that you and your pet can do while you are in Santa Cruz. Aside from exploring the woodlands high above the Pacific, here are some of our favorite activities for you and your furry friend:

  • University Terrace Dog Run: This is a great off-leash area for your pooch to burn off some steam and interact with other California canines.
  • Beaches: Santa Cruz has not one, but three dog-friendly beaches. Your tail-wagging wave warrior will have to remain on-leash, though that shouldn’t limit the fun. Seabright Beach is the most popular, followed closely by Twin Lakes State Beach and Its Beach. Surf’s up!
  • Venture Quest: Rent a kayak and you and your barking buddy can tool around the wharf for a different perspective of the seaside Shangri La.
  • Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales: A great way to end your time in Northern California’s natural gem is with a trip to this pet grooming service. Pamper your pup before heading back home.

Can I go camping with my pet near the Santa Cruz redwoods?

Santa Cruz pet-friendly hotels may be a comfortable temporary home while visiting the Monterey coast. But to truly experience the natural wonder of the massive redwoods surrounding the area, you’ll want to spend a night or two camping under the stars. If you and your canine camping companion are looking for a great place, you should investigate the following sites:

  • Big Basin Redwoods State Park: California’s oldest state park has 80 miles of trails, secluded waterfalls, and the tallest plants on the planet—the costal redwood.
  • New Brighton State Beach: The shade of the iconic conifers gives way to the sun and sand of the beach, offering you and your pet the best of both worlds.
  • Seacliff State Beach: The redwoods loom overhead on this sandy stretch of shoreline. Famous for its driftwood, Seacliff has the makings of an epic game of fetch.

Let Travelocity help you book your Golden State getaway. You’ll find a large selection of pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz like the Continental Inn where you and your four-legged friend can stay. You might just save enough money to buy your furry pal a custom wetsuit so he can hang ten…or twenty, as it were.

Santa Cruz hotels essential information

Accommodation
702 hotels
Lowest Price
$99
Highest Price
$242
Popular hotels
Ocean Pacific Lodge, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, Continental Inn, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley, Chaminade Resort & Spa, Hotel Solares, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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