Dog-Friendly Stores
The Shops at Mauna Lani – 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr. #100, Puako. The only dog-friendly shopping center on the Big Island! Open-air shopping center with shops, restaurants, and live stage performances. Dog-friendly restaurants include Pele’s Wok (outdoor seating area only) and Mauna Lani Coffee Company. Some shops allow dogs, but please ask permission first before entering. Dogs NOT allowed in Foodland grocery store. The Shops is the site for our annual My Furry Valentine event!
Alii Gardens Marketplace – 75-6129 Ali’i Drive, Kailua-Kona. A variety of vendors in a peaceful garden setting. The owner of the Marketplace LOVES and welcomes dogs!
Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Aloha Paws – Hilo’s Dog & Cat Boutique – Located in Manono Marketplace at 697 Manono St, Unit 105, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. 808-333-3530 Pepper and I attended the grand opening on July 25, 2015 and fell in love with everything we saw. Products include grain-free dog and cat food from The Honest Kitchen, Merrick, Acana, Earthborn, and Orijen, as well as Hawaii-raised/made raw dog food and treats/chews from Lava Paws, Pawniolo Pets, and Poi Dog Treats. NOW AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY.
Mondays through Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Aloha Pawz carries cute dog clothes and bowties and has their own dog/cat tag engraving machine!
Owner Paulla (with husband, Kris) Speegle’s dream of opening her own pet boutique has come true!
Aloha Pawz carries a variety of locally-made products, including collars and leashes.
Pepper and I had a wonderful time at their grand opening!
Lowe’s Home Improvement – 75-5677 Hale Kapili St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 331-3470 Dogs are permitted to roam the aisles with you, but must remain on leash. Employees frequently carry dog treats in their pockets. Mondays through Saturdays, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sundays, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
I met Buddy at Lowe’s in September 2013. He’s a regular furry customer!
Kona Impact – In the Old Industrial across from Ola Brew, welcome dogs (and their owners, too!). 74-559 Luhia Street, E-7, Kailua-Kona. Design, marketing, and signage company. 808-329-6077
Ross Dress For Less – Kona Commons shopping center at 74-5454 Makala Blvd., Kailua-Kona. Because Ross Dress For Less did not like seeing dogs left in hot cars, they began allowing dogs into the store in 2013. Dogs must remain inside the shopping cart though. Huge shakas and tail wags for Ross!!!
Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Lava Dogs Hawaii fan Sara Jane shops at Ross with Hayla.
Cindy Coats Art Gallery – 75-5663 Palani Rd., Suite L, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (located underneath Splashers Restaurant) We love Cindy Coats’ artwork for her bright colors, love of Hawaii and animals, for her artwork contributions to Hawaii Island Humane Society’s silent auction events, AND for allowing friendly, leashed dogs to stroll through her gallery. Mahalo!
Mondays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Some of Cindy Coats’ “models” for her artwork
Resident gallery greeter Sophie works for belly rubs!
Gallery resident greeter, Sophie, poses in front of some of Cindy Coats’ artwork
Queens’ MarketPlace (Waikoloa Beach) – SMALL, CARRIED DOGS ONLY!
We just learned in March 2016 that Queens’ MarketPlace will allow you to bring your small, carried dogs…either in a stroller, backpack or purse carrier, in your arms, or by other means, as long as they are never on the ground. Although that lush green lawn (called “Waikoloa Bowl”) looks like a doggie paradise, no dogs are permitted to roam free there. Darn! Oh well, we appreciate that at least the small dogs can enjoy shopping with their humans. Mahalo!
Pura Vida O’Kohala Fine American Craft Gallery – 54-3885 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa’au. Residing in the old sugar plantation town of Kapa’au, Pura Vida O’Kohala is a locally owned gallery offering exclusively American fine craft with a special interest in local artisans. Open since 2007 and located in the historic Nanbu Building, the gallery features a variety of glass, wood, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and mixed media creations. Owners love and welcome your friendly dogs.
Mondays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Margie posing in front of the Pura Vida’s Christmas tree on Dec. 20, 2014
Ackerman Galleries – 54-3897 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa’au (directly across the street from King Kamehameha statue). The Ackerman Gift Gallery, located across the street from the King Kamehameha statue, offers a dazzling array of hand-made island crafts, fine art glass, wood bowls and exquisite jewelry. Owners love and welcome your friendly dogs.
Ackerman Gift Galleries has lots of wonderful, unique gifts
Kona Impact in the Old Industrial area, across from Ola Brew, welcomes dogs (and their owners, too!). We’re a design, marketing, and signage company.
Thank you, Brian! I’ve added Kona Impact to the list of dog-friendly stores.
Can you add The Shops at Mauna Lani are dog friendly as well? If they are in the area they are welcome to stop in at Hawaii Beach and Golf Properties office where we have doggie bowls ready for them. Also some small low calorie treats as well. All our agents are pet friendly and would love to assist in their real estate needs.