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Four Seasons Hualalai

Four Seasons Hualalai Pets Stay With Guests “Welcome to the Four Seasons Hualalai. We are delighted to have you and your pet as our guests. To ensure a comfortable stay for yourself and fellow guests, we would appreciate it if you would please observe the following guidelines: a) The hotel is prepared to accommodate your pet in the room provided that your pet is less than 15 lbs. and fully trained, appropriately restrained by you and your pet complies with local legislation requirements. b) Your pet must be kept on a leash when it is on property unless it is in your room. c) Please do not leave your pet unattended. If you require a pet-sitter or pet supplies, please contact the Concierge with advance notice, at extension. d) We regret that pets are not allowed in any food and beverage outlets, Spa/Fitness Center and Pool areas of the property. This exclusion does not apply to guide dogs. e) You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet on...

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Kehena Black Sand Beach

April 26, 2016  Mahalo to Lava Dogs fan Kirsten J. for sharing this dog-friendly beach that sounds perfect for water-loving dogs! Location: Kehena Black Sand Beach (also call Dolphin Beach because of the frequent appearances of spinner dolphins in this area) is at mile marker 19 on highway 137 in Puna.  There is a small parking lot on the side of the road. From here, walk towards the left (when facing the ocean). A narrow, steep and rocky trail leads down to the beach. In the past Kehena used to be very popular because of its two black sand beaches and easy access. However, in 1975 a large earthquake sent the stairs crumbling and dropped the beach three feet.  Now the best way to access it is to park at the lookout and follow the path to the left of the parking which leads to the smaller pocket of sand.  Since it is no longer easily accessible, many nude sunbathers have appropriated the area. So, visit at your own discretion. The...

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Reservoir Road (Hiking Trail)

Reservoir Road (Hiking Trail)

**NOTIFIED THAT “NO TRESPASSING” SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED!** Mahalo to Lava Dogs fan Kristin C. for sharing this dog-friendly hiking trail.  We have yet to traverse it, but it looks and sounds amazing! Location: From Wainuenue Avenue, it is the first left after Akolea Road (just after Manaolana Place on the right). As of Fall 2017, parking is no longer allowed by the gate. There is a spot on the side of Waianuenue JUST after the Akolea turn.  The road with a chain gate just above that spot is where you enter.  The no trespassing sign refers to what is on the left.  The sign is misleading.  The gate itself has a sign – “No vehicular traffic beyond this point.”  (There’s another “no trespassing” sign on a gate further in, which is always open. That can be ignored, too.  It is most likely for when the gate may have been closed in the past.  Even when the water company is working there during the week, they ignore anyone wandering around in...

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Just Cruisin Coffee

Where: 835 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo Call: (808) 934-7444 (Can call in your order!) Website: http://justcruisincoffee.com/ and on Facebook FREE Wi-Fi Open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lava Dogs fan Kristin C. shared this dog-friendly spot with us (April 2016) that she frequents with her pups.  She says, “They have outdoor seating (I only use the umbrella tables on the far side of the parking lot so not great for a rainy day; the other outdoor tables are just outside the entrance).  You do have to order/pick up your food either inside or through the drive-thru.  I’ve had them give me dog treats a couple times when using the drive through when my dog is with me.” Mahalo to Kristin for sharing this dog-friendly location with...

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WikiFresh (Hilo) (CLOSED)

WikiFresh (Hilo) (CLOSED)

177 Kilauea Avenue Hilo, HI  96720 (808) 930-WIKI (9454) Open Monday – Saturday: 10:30 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday: 10:30 am – 7:00 pm “Yappy Mondays” – Dine with your pet on Monday (all day!) and receive 10% off all regular-priced items! Website: http://www.gowikifresh.com/   MARCH 27, 2017 Guest Review (with permission) from Kirsten J. – The lanai is very clean and spacious. I was the only person there for a while, and there were no other dogs which participated in Yappy Hour that evening. Many restaurant patrons walked by and came over to pet Kia, and staff was very sweet to her. Several employees offered to fill her water bowl, making me feel very welcome. The only drawback to the lanai is the location — it’s right on busy Kilauea Ave. — so it’s not like there’s a great view and there is some car noise. It’s not terrible though and after a little while I stopped noticing. There’s also plenty of parking.  The lanai is completely covered, so it’d...

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