University Terrace Dog Run

Take Petzooie for a walk along Santa Cruz's West Cliff Drive. A three-mile walking and biking trail along the Pacific Ocean is known as West Cliff Drive. The walk begins at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and concludes at Natural Bridges State Beach, passing via the historic Santa Cruz Dream Inn, Steamer Lane, and Lighthouse Point. Wheelchair access is available on West Cliff Drive.

With a kayak rental or tour from Venture Quest, you can paddle out onto Monterey Bay with your best friend. On kayak rentals and private wharf tours, Petzooie is welcome.

At the dog-friendly Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, CA, leashed dogs are permitted, and free parking is provided in the neighboring communities. On the east end of the beach, there are restrooms and outdoor showers.

Lighthouse Field State Beach, where you and Petzooie will discover a dog-friendly scenic beach, is dog-friendly. Its Beach, also known as Lighthouse Field State Beach, is located north of the Lighthouse on West Cliff Drive. You are welcome to bring your dog along to enjoy the sand and surf, but they must be kept on a leash for the duration of their visit. Every day of the week, from 7 a.m. to sunset, the beach is open.

Your pet will enjoy a stroll down this beautiful Santa Cruz beach, where they are permitted to join you as long as they stay on a leash.

Pogonip Open Space allows leashed dogs to explore certain areas. There are roughly eleven and a half miles of trails at Pogonip. Dogs are not permitted on all routes due to the presence of sensitive habitats on others. Dog owners must clean up after their pets and keep them leashed in dog-friendly locations. Check out the trail map on Pogonip's official website for details on where Petzooie is allowed. Pogonip is open from sunrise to 7pm from April to October, and from sunrise to 4pm from November to March.