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Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals

About Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals

There are more than 1499 places to stay in Santa Cruz and many that are available that welcome pets. These options include dog-friendly hotels, resorts, rentals as well as short-term private accommodations (i.e. RVs, Condos, Cabins, Chalets, etc.). The places can provide you with a great option on your next holiday. Compare many pet-friendly places to stay in Santa Cruz.

Are you seeking a last-minute pets-allowed hotel deal, or are you wanting to find the best deals available for hotels, resorts, cottages, condos, private villas, chalets, or a large vacation homes? With PetFriendly Santa Cruz, you can quickly compare different options to find the hottest deals with a single click. Looking for pet travel at a resort with an infinity pool, hot tub, is pet-friendly, or features a large master suite bedrooms or has a fireplace? You can find hotels, resorts, or other popular Airbnb-style properties in or near Santa Cruz. Places to stay near Santa Cruz are 765.38 ft² on average, with prices averaging US $524 a night.

PetFriendly makes it easy to find and compare hotels, resorts, and holiday rentals in Santa Cruz with prices often listed at a 30-40% off the rack rate. Just enter your destination and secure your pet-friendly place to stay today.

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Top Dog Hotels, Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals, and Places to Stay in Santa Cruz

Type Count
Vacation Homes 790
Holiday Apartments 119
Cottages 68
Villas 30

Use these Quick Filters to Find a Vacation Rental in Santa Cruz

★ Pro Tip: PetFriendly™ has the best results when it comes to finding places to stay that accept pets anywhere around the world. Travelers can find and compare over 10 million listings from all over the world. Use the intelligent Filter feature to compare homes, hotels, vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, private Airbnb-style rentals, eco-friendly properties, inns, resorts, and more. Enjoy Pet Travel without Hassle in Santa Cruz.

Weather in Santa Cruz, CA

View the weather forecast for Santa Cruz before booking your hotel or rental.

December - February
High 60°F       Low 26°F
March - May
High 77°F       Low 40°F
June - August
High 91°F       Low 64°F
September - November
High 84°F       Low 38°F

Stay Near Santa Cruz, CA

PetFriendly finds and compares Pet-Friendly hotels, rentals, and resort listings near many of Santa Cruz's attractions.


Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot
University of California Santa Cruz
Capitola Beach
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Rio Del Mar Beach
Roaring Camp Railroads
La Selva Beach
Ocean Street
Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz Wharf
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Seacliff State Beach
Capitola Wharf
Pasatiempo Golf Course
Cabrillo College
Natural Bridges State Park
Boardwalk Bowl
Main Beach
Mission Santa Cruz

Other Places to Stay in Santa Cruz, CA


Santa Cruz County 1,144 Properties
Westside Santa Cruz 254 Properties
Eastside Santa Cruz 233 Properties
Aptos 230 Properties
Watsonville 187 Properties
Rio del Mar 158 Properties
Live Oak 143 Properties
Capitola 105 Properties
Pajaro Dunes 100 Properties
Day Valley 72 Properties
Opal Cliffs 64 Properties
Pleasure Point 64 Properties

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz?

What are the top vacation rentals in Santa Cruz?

Find the best options in or near Santa Cruz for pet-friendly travel. If you are planning a trip or vacation in Santa Cruz, consider a week or two at exciting pets-allowed hotels, resorts, or other suggested properties best known as Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in Santa Cruz:

How many vacation rentals have private pools in Santa Cruz?

We have found 5 accommodation options with private pools in or near Santa Cruz, many of which accept and welcome pets. Top-rated hotels, resorts,and places to stay that have access to a swimming pool include:

Which vacation homes in Santa Cruz are best for families?

Are you looking for a family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel, resort, or vacation home in Santa Cruz? Check these highly-rated pet accommodations and places to stay with excellent reviews for families or groups staying in Santa Cruz:

How many PetFriendly vacation rentals are available in Santa Cruz?

PetFriendly™ updates its properties regularly to bring you a great selection of places to stay with their pet policies clearly spelled out. At present, the total number of active properties listed by PetFriendly in 2025 is over 1499 in the Santa Cruz area, and still growing every day. When we combine listings from multiple websites and travel providers, PetFriendly can provide you with a huge selection of the best places to stay that welcome pets in Santa Cruz.

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Neighborhood Property Count
Westside Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 254
Eastside Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 233
Opal Cliffs Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 64
Upper Seabright Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 44
Seabright Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 44
Beach Hill - Beach Flats Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 39
Bananna Belt Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 617
Downtown Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 553
Circles Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 483
Westlake Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 453
Carbonera Estates Pet Friendly Hotels and Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz, California 482

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