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Dog-friendly fall fun in Greater Palm Springs

This fall, Greater Palm Springs is the perfect playground for you and your four-legged travel buddy. Explore dog-friendly breweries, dine on sunny patios where wagging tails are always welcome, and follow a curated itinerary for the ultimate getaway.

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Introducing the DogTrekker Southern California portal

DogTrekker's new SoCal Portal showcases Southern California's best dog-friendly places to stay, play, hike, dine, and splash, from laid-back beach towns to high-desert escapes. Sunshine, surf, mountains and deserts—Southern California is a dog lover's dream. DogTrekker.com's brand-new SoCal Portal pulls…

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GOCAL goes pet friendly

The GOCAL region in Southern California is a dog-friendly gateway to mountains, deserts and everything in between. From Ontario to Riverside and Mt. Baldy, you'll find parks, patios and trails that welcome four-legged travelers.

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Dog-friendly summer fun in GOCAL

From mountain trails to desert washes, GOCAL's parks and open spaces give dogs plenty of room to stretch their legs. These are the best outdoor spots in Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside and beyond for a day out with your pup.

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Cool treats for you & your pup

GOCAL's ice cream shops, biergartens and cafes serve cool treats for dogs and humans alike. From pup cups at Handel's in Upland to the dog-friendly patio at Dog Haus in Claremont, beating the heat has never tasted better.

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Go stroll (safely)

Beat the GOCAL summer heat by walking your dog during cooler morning and evening hours. Ontario Town Square, the Claremont colleges, San Antonio Creek Trail and Haven City Market offer shaded, scenic routes for safe warm-weather strolls.

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GOCAL is your dog-friendly gateway to SoCal

Greater Ontario California — GOCAL — is an under-the-radar dog-friendly gateway to SoCal. About 45 minutes east of Los Angeles, the region pairs Inland Empire trails, outdoor shopping at Victoria Gardens, and year-round patio dining in Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga…

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Dog-friendly patios in GOCAL

The Greater Ontario region of Southern California serves up a tasty lineup of dog-friendly restaurant patios. Lazy Dog has a dedicated dog menu, and Rock and Brews treats pups like VIPs.

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Paws and patios: Where to eat in GOCAL

GOCAL — Greater Ontario, California — has built a reputation for year-round, dog-friendly patio dining. Three favorite spots to eat on a patio with your dog: Popping Yolk Café for brunch, Lazy Dog for dinner with an actual dog menu…

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Winter hikes in California: A DogTrekker guide

While winter means snowflakes elsewhere, California's warmer destinations make for quieter, dog-friendly trail days. Four best-in-show playgrounds to explore with your pup this season—from coastal Mendocino and Greater Ontario to Redding's Sacramento River trails and the fee-free East Bay Regional…

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Follow the sun to Greater Ontario

Greater Ontario, or GOCAL, is an under-the-radar Southern California gem for dog-friendly travel. Hike San Gabriel Mountain trails, shop at Victoria Gardens with your pup, treat them to a Doggie Delights cupcake, and settle into one of several pet-welcoming hotels.

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Top destination stories of 2023

DogTrekker's most popular 2023 destination stories span the Golden State, from Sacramento's walkable dog scene to Placer County's mountain trails and beyond. These paw-tested reader favorites are packed with ideas to inspire your next California road trip.

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