Feel like a beach day with your four-legged friend? Hit up Davenport Beach in Santa Cruz for some on-leash fun before trying one of Santa Cruz’s many dog-friendly dining options. Here are a few favorites that even Fido can enjoy:
Bittersweet Bistro
Mon-Thurs 5:30 pm-9 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm-10 pm
Take your pooch to the patio of Bittersweet Bistro where you can enjoy an array of artisan American dishes (think Pear Wood Fired Pizzetta and Truffle Gnocchi) while your canine-companion chows down on an entrée from the special dog menu, featuring dry and wet food, chicken, burger patties and steak.
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd
Aptos, CA 95003
Kelly’s French Bakery
Open daily 7 am-7 pm
Open until 8 pm on Friday
Divine pastries, savory dishes and a beautiful garden patio—complete with doggie water bowls—make this dining destination the perfect compliment to a day at the beach. Another perk? All of the businesses in the Swift Street Courtyard are dog friendly too.
402 Ingalls St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
Mon-Sun 12 pm-10 pm
Try a pint of one of the brewery’s seasonal ales (Nectar de Festivus) or flagship ales (the award-winning Dread Brown Ale) for $5—or sample all of the beers in 2 oz glasses for just $7. Enjoy the brew with your pup out on the patio, which is usually packed with locals and other furry friends.
402 Ingalls St
Ste 27
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Café Limelight
Tues-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Tues-Thurs 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Fri 5:30 pm- 9 pm
Sat 12 pm – 3 pm
Sat 6 pm – 9 pm
In the mood for a lighter fare of coffee and a sandwich? Try Café Limelight’s locally-sourced soups, salads and sandwiches, while your dog can choose from delicacies like fresh roasted turkey or roasted pig ears.
1060 Cedar St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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