--- canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/santa-clara/ title: "Dogs in Santa Clara, California: dog-friendly places" license: CC-BY-4.0 attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-10-29" verified_at: 2026-10-29 spotlight: false city_rules_on_file: false json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/cities.json --- # Dogs in Santa Clara, California 9 verified places in Santa Clara. Santa Clara has no city dog ordinance in our records yet; Santa Clara County rules apply in unincorporated areas, and each place's own rule is below. ## Dog parks and off-leash areas | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Calle Del Mundo Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/calle-del-mundo-park-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 | | [Dog Park at 2330 Calle De Luna](https://dogpolicies.com/places/calle-de-luna-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 | | [Eddie Souza Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/eddie-souza-park-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 | | [Gateway Crossing Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/gateway-crossing-park-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 | | [Larry J. Marsalli Park Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/marsalli-park-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 | | [Lawrence Station Community Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/lawrence-station-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 | | [Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park](https://dogpolicies.com/places/raymond-g-gamma-dog-park/) | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | 2026-10-29 | ## Places to stay | Place | Dogs | Answer | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Best Western Inn Santa Clara](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-inn-santa-clara/) | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 | | [Best Western University Inn Santa Clara](https://dogpolicies.com/places/best-western-university-inn-santa-clara/) | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | 2026-10-26 | ## Nearby, outside city limits | Place | Miles | Dogs | Answer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Rancho San Antonio Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/rancho-san-antonio-preserve-midpen/) | 7.4 | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | | [Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area](https://dogpolicies.com/places/stevens-creek-shoreline-nature-area-midpen/) | 7.5 | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | | [Fremont Older Preserve](https://dogpolicies.com/places/fremont-older-preserve-midpen/) | 7.8 | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Guide: https://dogpolicies.com/cities/santa-clara/ ยท Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/