The Edgewater Beach Motel is a budget-conscious accommodation less than 10 minutes from Live Oak. The lodging option allows pets for a one-time fee of $30 as of February 2011; aggressive dog breeds -- including pit bulls and rottweilers -- are not permitted. The rooms have cottage-style appearances for their front entrances; each room has a kitchenette. Hotel features include a walking path with access to the beach and sheltered picnic area. Edgewater is a short walk from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk; this amusement area provides dining options, a bowling alley, surf shops and Neptune's Kingdom; this park has a miniature golf course.
Situated in northern Santa Cruz, the Inn at Pasatiempo is a five-minute drive from Live Oak. This hotel resembles an upscale chateau in the southern French countryside. As of February 2011, dogs under 25 lbs. may stay for a nightly fee of $25. Only one dog is allowed per room, and no other types of animals are permitted. The hotel offers 57 rooms, including three suites with living rooms and fireplaces. On-site dining is available at Peachwood's Steakhouse, a fine dining establishment with rustic log cabin decor. Pogonip, one of Santa Cruz's largest city parks, has equestrian trails and walking paths within 10 minutes of the Inn at Pasatiempo.
As of February 2011, the Ocean Pacific Lodge allows pets to stay for a nightly fee of $20 per pet. Up to pets may stay in a room; no weight limit is enforced. The pool is off-limits to pets; only first-level rooms accommodate pets. Hotel guests are a mile from Seabright Beach State Park, a beach that allows pets; this beach is adjacent to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Ocean Pacific Lodge features are an outdoor swimming pool area with whirlpool tub and king jacuzzi suites, which have whirlpool tubs and complimentary bathrobes. The hotel is less than 10 minutes from Live Oak.
Live Oaks is a 15-minute drive from the Hilton in Santa Cruz's Scotts Valley area, located in the northern region of the city. This full-service hotel permits dogs to stay for a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $50. No limits are set for the amount of dogs per room; the weight limit is 75 lbs. per dog. The Hilton has castle-ike appearance with stone walls and turrets on the building's exterior. Cafe Max, the hotel's on-site restaurant, has a casual atmosphere and serves California cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel provides bedding and bowls for pets upon request. An outdoor pool is available for guests.
