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Dogs in Santa Clara County, California
75 of 98 places verified in Santa Clara County allow dogs in at least some areas.
Part of South Bay. County rules apply in unincorporated areas; each city page carries the city's own.
Cities with their own page: Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara
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Hotels and lodging
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Stay America, Alviso* | Alviso | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn* | Gilroy | 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 Plus Brookside Inn* | Milpitas | 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 |
| Extended Stay America San Jose – Milpitas – McCarthy Ranch* | Milpitas | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, Morgan Hill* | Morgan Hill | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Morgan Hill* | Morgan Hill | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Extended Stay America San Jose Mountain View* | Mountain View | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Best Western Lanai Garden Inn & Suites* | San Jose | 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 Plus Airport Plaza* | San Jose | 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 |
| Extended Stay America - San Jose - Airport* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America - San Jose - Downtown* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Extended Stay America, San Jose* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| La Quinta San Jose Airport* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the La Quinta by Wyndham brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; weight limits set by each location; $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay. | $25 per room per night, up to $75 per stay | Set by each location | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
| Motel 6 San Jose Airport* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 San Jose Convention Center* | San Jose | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| 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 |
| Best Western Silicon Valley Inn* | Sunnyvale | 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 |
| Extended Stay America San Jose Sunnyvale* | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Sunnyvale North* | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6 Sunnyvale South* | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| El Sereno 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 | |
| Foothills 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Long Ridge 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 | |
| Los Trancos Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Mayyan 'Ooyakma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| Monte Bello Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Picchetti Ranch Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| Rancho San Antonio Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Russian Ridge Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Saratoga Gap Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Sierra Azul Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on Mount Umunhum (trail, summit, parking lots or road, including in cars). The district's page for this preserve does not describe the rest of the preserve. | Dogs are not allowed on Mount Umunhum (trail, summit, parkin | October 31, 2026 | |
| Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except service animals. | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the preserve, except serv | November 1, 2026 | |
| Skyline Ridge Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| St. Joseph's Hill 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 | |
| Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Los Gatos Creek County Park Dog Park | Campbell | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Creekside Park | Cupertino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Jollyman Park Dog Off-Leash Area | Cupertino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the off-leash area, every day from 9 to 11 a.m. and from two hours before sunset to one hour after sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Linda Vista Park Dog Off-Leash Area | Cupertino | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the off-leash area: every day from 8 a.m. to noon for all dogs, and from three hours before sunset to sunset for little and delicate dogs only. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Mary Avenue Dog Park | Cupertino | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McClellan Ranch Preserve | Cupertino | No | No. The preserve page's list of features includes "No Dogs". | The preserve page's list of features includes "No Dogs". | November 1, 2026 |
| Memorial Park | Cupertino | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Hecker Pass Park Dog Park | Gilroy | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 | |
| Hillview Soccer Field Dog Park | Los Altos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| McKenzie Park Dog Park | Los Altos | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Delano Manongs Park Dog Park | Milpitas | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Ed R. Levin County Park Dog Park | Milpitas | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Henry W. Coe State Park | Morgan Hill | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only at the Coe Ranch Entrance in the Coe Ranch Campground, paved areas, and the ½-mile Live Oak Trail that connects the visitor center to the Entrance Parking Lot. If camping in the Coe Ranch Campground, dogs must be with you in your tent or vehicle at night. Dogs not allowed anywhere else inside the park, which includes the Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, Hunting Hollow Entrance, and Dowdy Entrance. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Bubb Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Cooper Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Cuesta Annex | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Cuesta Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 a.m. to sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Eagle Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| McKelvey Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Pyramid Park Dog Park | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Rengstorff Park Dog Park | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Shoreline Dog Park | Mountain View | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Whisman Park | Mountain View | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the designated area, every day from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to sunset. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Baylands Nature Preserve (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Foothills Nature Preserve (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on weekdays only, never on weekends or city holidays. They may not be left in a car or tied up outside the preserve. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Greer Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Hoover Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Mitchell Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Peers Park Dog Park | Palo Alto | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Butcher Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Discovery Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Hellyer County Park Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area | San Jose | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Miyuki Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Raleigh Linear Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Ryland Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Saratoga Creek Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Selma Olinder Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| St. James Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Tully Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Watson Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Welch Dog Park | San Jose | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| 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 | |
| Las Palmas Park Dog Park | Sunnyvale | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 29, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClellan Ranch Nature Trail | Cupertino | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello | Cupertino | No | No. Dogs are not permitted on the property because of rattlesnakes. Service animals are allowed. | Dogs are not permitted on the property because of rattlesnak | November 1, 2026 |
| Burrell School Vineyards & Winery | Los Gatos | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome outside and should be kept on a leash at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| David Bruce Winery | Los Gatos | Yes | Yes, on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cinnabar Vineyard & Winery | Saratoga | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed in the outside areas only, on a leash. Owners must clean up after them. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| The Mountain Winery | Saratoga | Yes | Yes, on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |