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.

In a specified part of the park near Medar Street and Nobel Drive, dogs are allowed to play off-leash.

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.

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.

Dogs are welcome at Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA, as long as they are kept on a leash. Nearby, there are outdoor showers and facilities.