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Dogs in Santa Clara, California
7 of 9 places verified in Santa Clara allow dogs in at least some areas, including 7 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Santa Clara has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Santa Clara County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calle Del Mundo Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Dog Park at 2330 Calle De Luna | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Eddie Souza Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Gateway Crossing Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Larry J. Marsalli Park Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Lawrence Station Community Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park | Santa Clara | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Inn Santa Clara* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Best Western University Inn Santa Clara* | 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. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 8 miles of Santa Clara's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Older Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Rancho San Antonio Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 |
Other cities in the South Bay: Mountain View · Palo Alto · San Jose
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