![]() However, it is surrounded by the gorgeous mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest and has self-proclaimed to be the “Alps of Southern California.” Well, whether or not you agree, it’s up to you. Formerly Little Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead may not feel as heavenly as the Swiss Alps. #3 Lake ArrowheadĪs a world-traveling Yorkie who has set his furry paws on the incredible Swiss Alps, I recognize some TOP DOG cool mountain ranges when I sniff them. ARF, it is, indeed, a desert! Therefore, the best time to visit Palm Springs with your dog is during the winter or late Fall. The only downside to Palm Springs is that it can get VERY hot during the summer reaching triple digits – dangerously hot for your dog. From Riviera Palm Springs ($100 per stay) to The Saguaro Hotel (FREE regardless of size) to The Chateau at Lake La Quinta ($100 per stay), you have A LOT of pawsome places to stay with your dog – if you choose to spend more than just the day here. Across Coachella Valley, you’ll find plenty of dog-friendly opulent hotels and resorts welcoming your dog’s stay (typically with an extra fee). Now, that can be before or after you’ve shopped until you dropped with your pooch. With a plethora of restaurants with outdoor seating, you can enjoy the California sun while chomping on breakfast burritos in vibrant Downtown Palm Springs with your dog next to you. Historically, Hollywood stars found refuge in this area to find some peace away from the hustle and bustle of LA, which is 2 hours away (no traffic). Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, Palm Springs is a world-class resort city with fancy hotels, luxurious spas, hot springs, high-end shopping, and barkworthy golf courses. Sniff out more dog-friendly activities in San Diego #2 Palm Springs WOOF, San Diego or “SD” is, indeed, one of the most popular dog-friendly day trips from Los Angeles. With year-round sunshine and mild weather, San Diego is an ultra-fun destination to visit with your dog practically any time of the year. ![]() In addition to dog-friendly restaurants, bars, and beaches, this city has ample dog-friendly hotels along with free poop bag stations at almost every corner. AH-HOOO, that’s right – SD is the place to be! I love brunching it up with the San Diegans in Little Italy, getting my tiny paws sandy at Dog Beach (San Diego River Floodway), and human and dog-watching at cool pubs in Gaslamp. Not only is San Diego a nationally renowned vacation destination, but it is also, paws down, one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. Sniff my furry buttocks to find out my 10 favorite dog-friendly day trips from Los Angeles: #1 San DiegoĪs a California native, I’m wagging my tail to bark that I’ve visited “America’s Finest City” more times than I can count with all my claws! Located near the Mexican border, San Diego is only a 2-hour- ish, 120-mile drive (no traffic) from Los Angeles. From the 101 to the 5 to the 10, I’ve cruised up and down (or shall I bark, got stuck in traffic) on those nasty SoCal freeways like a real Angeleno. Heck, the mountains, beaches, and desert can all be within a two-hour drive or so (well, with no traffic). I know my NorCal folks hate it when I bark this, but SoCal trumps NorCal in fun day trips and weekend getaways. After all, Los Angeles has been my primary home base since 2016 since leaving San Francisco to pursue a nomadic life with my two crazy humans. ARF, I may be a furry nomad hailing from Northern California, but I know SoCal like the back of my two front paws. ![]() Just because I left my little BIG Yorkie heart in San Francisco doesn’t mean that I can’t call SoCal home. ![]() Proceeds will go towards feeding homeless dogs (and cats) along with improving the lives of the neglected and abused. If you love the work that we do, you can show your support by making a purchase through an affiliate link. *Please note that this post contains affiliate links, and at no obligation or additional cost to you, my humans and I earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Looking for dog-friendly day trips from Los Angeles? WOOF, keep on sniffing! ![]()
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