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Dog-friendly roadside attractions in California

California's quirkiest roadside attractions welcome dogs too. Visit the colorful Salvation Mountain, pose with the giant Cabazon Dinosaurs, and explore other offbeat stops that make for great photo ops with your four-legged travel buddy. California, renowned for its natural beauty…

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Exploring Greater Palm Springs with your dog

Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly desert adventures, from hiking Tahquitz Canyon to patio dining on El Paseo. Stay at pet-welcoming resorts like La Quinta, explore date gardens in Indio and soak up the laid-back desert vibe with your pup.

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Where to adopt a dog in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs shelters like the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and Animal Samaritans in Thousand Palms make it easy to adopt a rescue dog. Both offer thorough matching processes and full medical care with each adoption. If you're hanging out…

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Pet-friendly accommodations in the California deserts

The California deserts offer pet-friendly lodging from Death Valley to Greater Palm Springs. Stay at rustic motels near Joshua Tree, luxury resorts in Anza-Borrego, or the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs with your dog by your side. Find pet-friendly accommodations…

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Dog-friendly hikes in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly desert hikes with mountain panoramas and fresh desert air. Try the Homme/Adams Park loop with its off-leash area, the challenging Homestead Trail, or 17 miles of paths at Mission Creek Preserve. The California desert region…

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Dog-friendly hikes

Greater Palm Springs has scenic trails perfect for dogs. The Homme/Adams Park Loop features an off-leash area at the base of the mountains, the Homestead Trail delivers panoramic views and Mission Creek Preserve offers over 17 miles of desert hiking.

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Top dog-friendly breweries

Greater Palm Springs is home to dog-welcoming breweries where you can sip craft beer with your pup beside you. La Quinta Brewing Co., Coachella Valley Brewing, and Babe's Bar-B-Que all offer outdoor seating with mountain views. Raise a glass (and…

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On- and off-leash exploring

Palm Springs offers great on- and off-leash options for dogs. Run free at the well-maintained Palm Springs Dog Park, hike Tahquitz Canyon for waterfall views or walk the South Lykken Trail for panoramic vistas of the Coachella Valley.

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