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Island Lava Java (Kona)

Where: 75-5801 Ali’i Drive, Bldg. 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Call: (808) 327-2161 Website: http://www.islandlavajava.com Open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. In early 2018, Island Lava Java moved and opened a more spacious and beautiful location in Coconut Grove Marketplace, a few doors down from their previous location.  They are now underneath Foster’s Kitchen and yes, STILL dog-friendly.  The General Manager loves dogs and confirmed with me one beautiful morning that he will personally greet the dogs if he is working that day.  They also have a bar area and Happy Hour from 3:30 – 5:30 pm every day.  Servers stopped by the table to meet Fluffy, and they brought us her a bowl of water.  It’s surprisingly cool and breezy there for a fluffy dog.  Highly...

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Hilo Coffee Mill

Hilo Coffee Mill

17-995 Volcano Highway Mountain View, Hawaii  96771 (808) 968-1333 Open Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (closed Sundays, Mondays); Saturday Farmers’ Market from 9am – 2pm. Website: hilocoffeemill.com and on Facebook March 7, 2017 – When a business owner writes to me and asks that I share their dog-friendly business with viewers, this sure means a lot.  Mahalo to Hilo Coffee Mill (HCM) owner Katherine Patton for allowing responsible dog owners and their leashed dogs to enjoy this beautiful location, which can be seen along Volcano Highway when driving from Hilo to Volcanoes National Park.  HCM has lots of grassy areas to walk your dog as well as lots of outdoor seating.  Dogs are welcome anywhere on the 24-acre property any time.  They must remain on leash, especially since there are many cage-free chickens and a cat that roam around the property.  On Saturdays, there is a small farmers’ market with great food, plants, fresh produce, live music, and more!  Market updates can be viewed on their calendar.  As...

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Kona Coffee Ocean View Farmhouse

Kona Coffee Ocean View Farmhouse

Al’s Kona Coffee Ocean View Farmhouse is actually TWO separate vacation rentals: one upstairs and one downstairs, but both are dog-friendly and AMAZING!  The ocean view is incredible, and we highly recommend this lovely, modern “farmhouse” in the heart of Kona coffee country. TOP FLOOR Accommodations: House, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths (Sleeps 4), laminate wood and tile floors.  Cool and breezy, perfect for long/thick-haired pooches. Base Rate: $132 per night (4 to 5 night minimum). Website: https://www.vrbo.com/370929 Contact: tel: (831)-277-7270 Pet Policy: Pets considered upon approval by owner. Pet fee: Not listed Fence: None Yard: There’s a very nice grassy lawn plus the whole coffee orchard.  Ample room to run and play! WARNING: There is a lot of wildlife in the area: chickens, turkeys, and pigs at night feeding on the mac nuts, so we cannot recommend this rental to anyone with dogs who have a prey drive. BOTTOM FLOOR Accommodations: House, 1 bedroom, 1 bath (Sleeps 2), laminate wood and tile floors.  Cool and breezy, perfect for long/thick-haired pooches. Base Rate: $108 per night (3 to...

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Ala Kahakai Trail (Access Point: Spencer Beach Park)

Ala Kahakai Trail (Access Point: Spencer Beach Park)

Location: Ala Kahakai Trail is a 175-mile long trail broken up into segments.  Spencer Beach Park is just one access point that is 3 miles long, ending at Hapuna Beach.   ***NOTE: Dogs are prohibited in any County of Hawaii beach park, including Spencer Beach Park.  While many of us have hiked with our dogs from Spencer Beach Park, we have been (innocently) doing so under the radar due to a lack of County Parks & Recreation employees present at Spencer Beach.  We are currently looking into options, possibly other access points that welcome dogs.  I have been talking with both Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail personnel and DLNR (who has also has jurisdiction over the Na Ala Hele trail system) to see if we can find a solution.  Mauna Kea Resort will not allow any dogs on property, so that entrance is not an option either.  It’s interesting and a predicament…The person at the guard shack told me to enter from Spencer Beach Park “since no one from...

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Kona Farm Direct Coffee and Ice Cream (CLOSED)

Kona Farm Direct Coffee and Ice Cream (CLOSED)

Where: 75-5663 Palani Road,  Suite K, Kailua-Kona (located underneath Splasher’s Grill across from Kailua Pier) Call: (808) 443-2646 Website: http://www.konafarmdirect.com/ Hours: Mon:  6:00 am – 12:00 pm; Tue:  6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Wed:  6:00 am – 5:00 pm; Thu-Sat:  6:00 am – 10:00 pm; Sun:  6:00 am – 5:00 pm Gourmet Hawaiian Ice Cream Espresso Bar that allows friendly dogs to sit with their caregivers at their outside...

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