Pleasure Point, CA

22 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, the community of Pleasure Point is located between Santa Cruz and Capitola on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It was settled first by the Ohlone tribe who lived and fished here until the arrival of European settlers in the 1700s. Spanish missionaries controlled the land for another decade after Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821. Eventually, the Mexican government seized the missionary lands and distributed them according to the land grant program that carved most of the California landscape into a patchwork of sprawling Ranchos in the 1800s. Two ranchos - Rancho Arroyo del Rodeo and Rancho Encinalitos - claimed parts of modern day Pleasure Point, using the land primarily for grazing cattle. By the 20th century, the rancho land was sold off to individual landowners. Today, it is mostly a residential community defined by its surf culture even as older beach cottages are routinely being replaced by larger vacation estates. See more

Finding an apartment in Pleasure Point that accepts your pet may not be easy, but it’s very possible. Keep in mind, most of the time you’ll have to pay a premium for bringing your dog along in your new apartment. Some apartments require you to pay monthly pet rent, others will ask for a non-refundable pet fee or a refundable pet deposit.

While landlords and property management companies have varying pet policies, most of them limit the number of dogs you can bring to your apartment and include breed and weight restrictions.

If your pet falls under some of the restrictions outlined in the pet policy, it’s still worth asking the landlord if they can make an exception for your dog. Preparing a pet resume ahead of time could help you build the case for your furry friend. Make sure to include information on behavioral training your dog went through over the years and proof of vaccinations. If you can, include references from your former landlord and/or neighbors.