Pet-friendly road trip

Los Angeles to Palm Springs with your dog

Distance

110 mi

Driving

2 hrs

Dog breaks

About 2

The I-10 run from Los Angeles to Palm Springs is 110 miles. With a dog in the back, plan a 15-minute walk every two to three hours and book a room that takes pets before you leave, so you are not searching at 10 pm.

Dog-friendly places to sleep

Turn on the pet-friendly filter on the booking page and check the pet fee before you book.

• Stays in Ontario
• Stays in Cabazon
• Stays in Palm Springs

Pet rules at Palm Springs

Check local leash rules at the trailhead.

Packing list for the dog

• Water bowl and a gallon of water, plus their usual food
• Crate or seat-belt harness for the whole drive
• Vaccination records, especially for border crossings
• Leash, waste bags and a towel for muddy paws
• Never leave a dog in a parked car, even with windows cracked

Along the way

• Cabazon Dinosaurs
• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
• Day trip to Joshua Tree National Park

Full drive guide for this route