Dog Groomers in Santa Cruz, CA
Dog Groomers in Santa Cruz: What To Know
Dog grooming in Santa Cruz covers everything from national chains to independent studios and mobile grooming vans. GroomerJob tracks all 17 businesses, averaging 4.59 ★ across 2,877+ Google reviews. The highest-rated option is Beach Dog at 5.0★ across 32 reviews.
All 17 Salons in Santa Cruz
Beach Dog
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 900-8487
The Barking Dog
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 226-2620
The Velvet Coat
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 818-8376
Bed and Biscuits / Groomingdales
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 475-1580
aunties pet grooming
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 200-3510
Westside Farm & Feed
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 331-4160
Paradise Pet Salon
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 462-0269
Animal House Grooming
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 251-0101
The Wishbone Pet Company
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 431-6103
The Whole Kitten Capoodle
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 454-8311
Shampoochez Dog Wash
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 427-2284
Pet Shop Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 429-1242
Who's Your Groomer
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 476-1709
PetSmart
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 429-2780
PetSmart Grooming
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 429-2780
Angie Barker Pet Sitting and Grooming
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 227-6047
Grooming by Susi Lark
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 475-8564
How To Pick a Great Groomer in Santa Cruz
Check for verified listings
A 'verified' badge means the salon's owner has claimed the listing and confirmed current hours, phone, and services. Listings without the badge are still accurate but the last confirmation came from public data rather than the business directly.
Read recent reviews
Every listing on this page links to Google reviews. Look for groomers with 20+ reviews and a 4.5★ average, and read the most recent 5-10 reviews to spot any patterns in complaints or praise. The Santa Cruz average is 4.59★, so salons above that are performing well relative to local peers.
Verify the service type
Some Santa Cruz groomers operate traditional storefronts; others bring a fully-equipped van to your driveway. Mobile grooming costs more per visit but removes drive time and keeps anxious dogs out of a loud shop environment. Each listing below indicates service type where we have it.
Ask about breed experience
Skill requirements vary by breed. Double-coated breeds (Huskies, Golden Retrievers), hand-stripped terriers, and breed-standard cuts on Poodles and Schnauzers all take specific training. Call ahead and ask whether the groomer has direct experience with your dog's breed and coat type.
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