Find your oasis in dog-friendly Greater Palm Springs

woman with dog on lap sitting on bone shaped bench

Photo by Visit Greater Palm Springs/@visitgreaterps.

If your vision of a perfect dog-friendly Palm Springs region vacation includes endless blue skies, awe-inspiring mountains, sparkling pools, swaying palm trees, and lots of tail-wagging fun in the sun, you've come to the right place: Greater Palm Springs.

Hiking around Greater Palm Springs

Two petite pups pose majestically on a large boulder, silhouetted against the radiant hues of a setting sun. Enjoy this perfect photo opportunity with your furry friends as you end the day in grandeur. - Dogtrekker

If you and your dog are the outdoorsy types, you’ll find plenty of trails to enjoy in Greater Palm Springs.

Sip and savor with your pup: Fall winery-trekking

Explore an unfamiliar wine region or two, snag a picnic table or a fire-pit seat, talk wine, be social (you and your pup) and be informed.

Temecula: A Southern California wine oasis

Temecula Valley. Photo by Leigh Castelli.

Think Southern California, and beach towns, mountains and desert landscapes come to mind. But wine country? Yep, that’s what you get in Temecula, a high-desert town about 60 miles north of San Diego.

Dip into some desert sunshine

Photo by Cool Dog Ranch.

California’s desert regions are at their most compelling in winter, when cool weather and clear skies combine to energize people and pets alike. If you’re planning a trip, don’t think only of cactus and rock. Southern California’s high-desert wine country invites visitors with vines, wines and a swaggering touch of the Old West. It’s all … Continued Read more.