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title: "Its Beach (Santa Cruz): dog rules"
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verified_at: 2026-10-28
review_due: 2026-11-27
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Its Beach (Santa Cruz) (Santa Cruz, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: California State Parks, checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/its-beach-santa-cruz/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Its Beach (Santa Cruz)

**Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.**

Type: beach. Location: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Its Beach is the first beach up the coast from the lighthouse on West Cliff Drive. [1]
- Dogs may not be left unattended. [1]

## Sources

1. California State Parks, "Where Can I Take My Dog? Santa Cruz County guide" (government, checked 2026-10-28): https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/544/files/Where%20I%20Can%20Take%20My%20Dog_ADA%20Compliant.pdf
   > ITS BEACH: Dogs are allowed on the first beach up the coast from the lighthouse on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.
2. U.S. Geological Survey, "Location: GNIS feature 1723302, Lighthouse Field (flat)" (government, checked 2026-10-26): https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/domestic-names

Verified October 28, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-27. Freshness: fresh.
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