Dog-Friendly Activities in Coachella, CA

TA Coachella has a dog-friendly dedicated area for pets that need some exercise or a rest break. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products.

Cap Homme and Ralph Adams Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Palm Desert, CA. This 27-acre park includes miles of multi-use trails, picnic areas and serves as the trailhead for the Cahuilla Hills Trails System. Check signage for areas that are designated off-leash areas for pups.

Seasons Dog Park in La Quinta, CA, features two separate play areas for small and large dogs. The park is surrounded by natural beauty. There is a dog water fountain as well as a bucket of toys. Fido will love running at this spacious park.

Bring Fido to play at University Dog Park in Palm Desert, CA. Pets are welcome to romp and play at this 2.4-acre park. This off-leash dog area includes separate areas for both small and large dogs, a picnic pavilion and water fountains.

Panorama Park is a dog-friendly 7.5-acre park in Cathedral City, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the walking path. There is also a dog park on site with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs.

Fido will love exploring Civic Center Park with you, a dog-friendly recreational space in Palm Desert, CA! This 70-acre park has many amenities like baseball fields, basketball courts, a concession stand, picnic pavilions, a skate park and walking trails. Fido must stay on a leash no longer than six feet during your visit unless entering the fenced dog park on-site.

Cahuilla Hills Park is a dog-friendly public recreation area in Palm Desert, CA, welcoming leashed pups. The 27.5-acre park has amenities like a tennis court and picnic area, and also serves as a trailhead for the Cahuilla Hills Trail System. Dog owners should clean up any mess left behind.

Rancho Mirage Dog Park is a fully-fenced 4.5-acre area in Rancho Mirage, CA, with separate off-leash areas for large dogs and small dogs. Shaded areas with seating are also available.

Fido is allowed in certain pet-friendly areas of Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, CA. The park features two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado. Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and may not go on any trails or in the backcountry, or inside any buildings. Dogs can explore picnic areas, roads, and campgrounds, but cannot go more than one hundred feet from them. The National Park reminds dog owners to clean up after their pet and bring plenty of water along for them. Visitors should check out Joshua Tree's official website for a map of where pets are allowed.

Mulligan Dog Park in Indio, CA, welcomes Fido to play off leash! This community canine recreation area features small and large dog sections with ample grassy spaces to chase other fur friends.

Pioneer Dog Park in La Quinta, CA, invites your pup to run off leash in this fenced-in area. Dogs must be licensed. The park is open from 7 AM until 10 PM daily, but not lighted.

Bring Fido to the dog park located within Civic Center Park in Palm Desert, CA. This fenced-in dog park allows your pup to enjoy off-leash play. The dog park area has separate small and large breed areas to ensure all dogs have a safe visit. Remember to leash Fido back up when exiting back into Civic Center Park.

A very popular spot for local dog owners, Freedom Park in Palm Desert, CA features a large off-leash dog park. There are two separate sections for your pup, one for small and large dogs to enjoy.

Coachella Valley Brewing Company is a dog-friendly taproom in Thousand Palms, CA. Fido is welcome to join you in the backyard beer garden as you sip on local craft brews. Be sure to try a rum-aged stout or a hazy IPA. The brewery periodically hosts food trucks on site.

Allow Fido to partake in the excitement of watching a Sunday event held at Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, CA. Be a spectator for the afternoon at a world-class polo match between internationally recognized players who call Coachella Valley home for the winter season. Your leashed companion is welcome to sit beside you at a field-side table on the patio of The Cantina. Sip wine, beer and specialty cocktails with friends or family, and you might even have the opportunity to rub shoulders with talented polo players between matches. Pair your preferred beverage with a tasty seasonal salad, sandwich, or taco and take in one of the best desert views in the valley. Spectators may also choose to tailgate with their furry friends at an upcoming event.

Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly park and trail in La Quinta, CA. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the trails and walking paths, but is not allowed on the picnic tables. Please note that the trails are within the nature preserve, so your dog must be under your control at all times.

The Palms to Pines Scenic Byway is a dog-friendly scenic route that begins in Palm Desert, CA. Enjoy 67 miles of winding roads that traverse through the desert and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. There are plenty of places to pull off the road to allow your pets to stretch their legs while you appreciate the changing scenery.

Keys View is a popular dog-friendly area within Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome at the wheelchair accessible lookout or on the 0.2 mile loop trail. Enjoy excellent panoramic views of the Coachella Valley from your vantage point on the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Please note that the national park charges an entrance fee.

As Highway 74 winds out of the Coachella Valley south of Palm Desert, admire the panoramic views from Coachella Valley Vista Point. This popular roadside overlook offers you and Fido 360º views of the vast landscape, nearby desert communities of Indian Wells and La Quinta, and beyond to the San Jacinto and Gorgonio mountains. On clear days visitors can catch a glimpse of Salton Sea, a shallow, landlocked, highly-saline body of water which lies forty miles to the southeast.

Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you for a hike along The Cross Trail in Palm Desert, CA. Beginning at Homestead Trailhead and accessible year-round, embark on a 2.3 mile hike over a heavily trafficked out and back trail. Named for the iconic cross standing at the end of the trail, hikers can admire an abundance of wildflowers and the rocky desert landscape which lies beyond. A moderately difficult rating and fairly steep rocky terrain doesn't deter the many hiking enthusiasts and their dogs who frequent this scenic trail. Visitors should bring plenty of water and snacks for their journey.