Dog-Friendly Activities Near Seacliff, Aptos, CA, US

Fido can play in the sand and watch the surfers with you at Rio Del Mar Beach, a pet-friendly beach in Aptos, CA. Dogs are allowed on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos, CA, is dog friendly. This redwood forest is home to trees that stretch up to 2,600 feet into the sky above. Although logging felled thousands of trees that once stood in the area, many new trees are starting to grow back to cover the land that lay bare for so long. Dogs are only allowed on Aptos Creek Fire Road and the four single-track trails below the steel bridge. Unfortunately, dogs are prohibited beyond the gate at the Porter picnic area parking lot.

Take Fido for a day of fun in the sun at Manresa State Beach, a dog-friendly beach in Watsonville, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll the shoreline and enjoy the waves. Please note that there is a fee for parking.

Bargetto Winery is a certified sustainable and dog-friendly winery in Soquel, CA. They offer a wide selection of reds, whites and reserves for visitors to try. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans in the Creekside Courtyard. Please note that the availability of this space is subject to capacity limits, seasonality and private reservation. Guests are encouraged to call to confirm availability prior to visiting. Reservations are required on weekends.

Four-legged friends can socialize and exercise off leash at Ozzi Dog Park at the McGregor Multiuse Park in Capitola, CA. This wood-chipped, fenced recreation area, adjacent to the skatepark, features separate small and large dog spaces. Amenities include waste receptacles, a water fountain, benches and shade trees.

Leashed dogs are welcome to feel the sand beneath their paws at New Brighton State Beach, a pet-friendly coastal area in Capitola, CA. The strip of beach is lined with pine & oak trees, and offers beautiful bay views. Open to the public between sunrise and sunset, you and Fido are free to explore the length of the beach. Dogs must remain on a leash and be accompanied by their owner at all times.

Known for its fishing pier and concrete freighter, The SS Palo Alto, Seacliff State Beach is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy the sea air alongside Fido. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet and attended by their owner. There is a day-use fee for vehicles.

Polo Grounds Dog Park in Aptos, CA is a fenced park with a small dog area, fountains, benches, and a double-gated entry. Fido will love playing off-leash in this small community park.

Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces at Soquel Vineyards, a pet-friendly winery in Soquel, CA, where you can enjoy a variety of wines. The seasonal Library Tasting area is located outside on the upper patio overlooking the Monterey Bay. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated.

Esplanade Park is a beachside recreation area in Capitola, CA. Four-legged friends can join their owners at this park to take in the hustle and bustle of Capitola Beach. Leashed dogs may walk along the sidewalk to enjoy some exercise or lounge at one of the benches and enjoy a view of the ocean. Note that pets aren't permitted on the lawn areas or on Capitola Beach.

Two- and four-legged friends can explore the pet-friendly McGregor Park in Capitola, CA. This community recreation area features an array of amenities, from the Monte Family Skate Park and Ozzie Dog Park to the Family Cycling Center Pump Track. Canines must be leashed unless within the designated dog park.