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Greater Palm Springs Blog

Greater Palm Springs Blog

Need-to-know dog-friendly digs

Greater Palm Springs is packed with dog-friendly hotels, from the retro-chic Caliente Tropics Resort to the rustic Sparrows Lodge and the luxurious Hyatt Regency Indian Wells. Many offer welcome treats, dog beds, and easy access to grassy play areas.

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Where to dine with your pup

Greater Palm Springs culinary scene is booming with dog-friendly patios. Sip craft brews at Desert Beer Company or La Quinta Brewery, grab fare at Tac/Quila, or try modern Chinese cuisine at Roly China Fusion. Greater Palm Springs’ thriving culinary scene…

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Put paws on pillows in San Diego

San Diego offers countless dog-friendly hotels, from no-fee Kimpton properties in the Gaslamp Quarter to boutique spots like Hotel Republic with its Thursday Yappy Hour. Budget-friendly chains welcome pets too, making it easy to find a place for every wallet.

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Dog Samaritans at Westin Mission Hills

The Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage partners with Animal Samaritans to host adoptable dogs near the front desk. Guests get to walk and snuggle adoption candidates, and so far 143 dogs have found forever homes through the program.

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Cove Oasis loop, La Quinta

The Cove Oasis Loop in La Quinta is an easy 1.8-mile gravel path at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Best enjoyed in the early morning, this flat trail is perfect for a relaxed walk with your leashed dog.

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Homestead Trail (the cross hike), Palm Desert

The Homestead Trail in Palm Desert climbs 689 feet up Shadow Mountain to a giant illuminated cross with stunning views below. Start at Homme Adams Park, where dogs can run off-leash across 27 acres of open space. The dog-friendly Homestead…

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Desert hiking safety tips

Desert hiking with your dog requires extra precaution. Bring at least two liters of water, avoid midday heat, watch for rattlesnakes and cacti, protect paws from hot sand, and always monitor your pup's energy levels for signs of overheating.

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Airstreams, dog-friendly glamping and more

Glamping with your dog is booming in California. AutoCamp's vintage Airstream parks, safari-style tents at Camp Nauvoo, and platform tents at Mendocino Grove all welcome four-legged guests who prefer plush beds over sleeping bags. Vintage travel-trailers, "glamping" tents and luxury…

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Dog-friendly base camps in and around Redding

Redding is an easy drive from Sacramento with gorgeous spring scenery along the way. The Sheraton at the Sundial Bridge and the eco-friendly Gaia Hotel offer dog-friendly lodging with riverside trails and patio dining right outside your door.

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Hit the trail in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly hiking trails for every fitness level, from the slot canyons of East Indio Hills Badlands to the sunrise views on Chuckwalla Trail Loop and a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail at Whitewater Preserve.

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Snoozing and specials

Greater Palm Springs pampers pups at beautifully restored hotels like the Ingleside Inn, La Serena Villas, and Sands Hotel. Expect dog beds, treats, and stylish mid-century surroundings that may make you and Fido never want to leave. In Greater Palm…

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Share a bite

Year-round sunshine makes Greater Palm Springs perfect for al fresco dining with your dog. From the sociable patios at The Grill on Main to polo matches and drinks at Tack Room Tavern, dog-friendly spots abound. Perfect weather for eating al…

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