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Kona Coffee and Tea

TWO LOCATIONS:  Village Cafe 74-5588 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona, Hawaii  96740 (808) 365-5340 Open Monday – Sunday  6:00 am – 6:30 pm Harbor Cafe (A great place to stop before or after visiting Dog Beach at Honokohau Harbor!) 74-5035 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii  96740 (808) 329-6577 Monday – Saturday  6:30 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm Website: http://www.konacoffeeandtea.com/#new-page and on Facebook Note from Kona Coffee and Tea: “Our outside lanais are a perfect place to relax with man’s best friend!  Inside is for service dogs...

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Volcano Grill & Bar (Kailua-Kona) – CLOSED

Volcano Grill & Bar (Kailua-Kona) – CLOSED

75-5799 Alii Drive, Unit A1 (Ali’i Sunset Plaza) Kailua-Kona, HI  96740 (808) 327-1432 Open every day: breakfast 7 am – 12:00 pm; lunch from 11:30 am – 2 pm; dinner from 5 pm – 8:30 pm Website:https://volcano-grill-bar.business.site/ Located right along Alii Drive and overlooking Kailua Bay and all the Spinner Dolphins, Volcano Grill & Bar is a wonderful breakfast place (but now offers lunch and dinner!) with ample shade in the morning.  Pepper and I sat outside on bench type seats that had hardy pipe chair legs drilled into the concrete sidewalk, just perfect for buckling Pepper’s Alcott Weekender Leash to.  The service was quick and friendly.  Lots of common breakfast food items, I chose the Hawaiian Papaya with housemade granola and Greek yogurt.  It was good and filling.  They also have pancakes, waffles, eggs benedict, steak and eggs, omelettes, loco moco, fried rice, and good 100% Kona coffee (I’m very particular about my coffee and drink it black).  Even on a hot August morning (We were there at...

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1871 Trail (Hōnaunau)

1871 Trail (Hōnaunau)

Location: Hōnaunau Directions: Although there are two access points to the 1871 Trail, please park and access the trail from the Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park since Ho’okena Beach Park (the other access point) does not permit dogs.  There is typically plenty of parking at the visitor center and more at the picnic area (down a dirt road…Look for the “picnic area” sign).  Also, there are water fountains at the visitor center, which is great for refilling water bottles!  If you arrive before park is open, you may proceed through the open gate.  Please pay the entry fee as you leave.  This supports the park’s operations. Description: 6.2-mile round trip hiking trail, but can turn back any time! Please note: While dogs are welcome on the trail and picnic area, they are not allowed on the royal grounds within the park. Mahalo to Lava Dogs Hawaii fan Robin C. for sharing her recent hiking experience and photos in July 2016! “It was a really nice hike.  We left at...

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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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Pu’u Wa’awa’a – Halapepe and Ohia/Cone Trails (North Kona)

Pu’u Wa’awa’a – Halapepe and Ohia/Cone Trails (North Kona)

PLEASE NOTE: Please keep your dog(s) on leash at all times, so that we may continue using these trails!  Mahalo! Pu’u Wa’awa’a Trails website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/frs/reserves/hawaii-island/puuwaawaa/ Directions: Traveling from either Kailua-Kona or Waimea on Mamalahoa Highway (Hwy. 190), find the mauka turn for the trailhead between the 21 and 22 mile markers (closer to the 21 mile marker). It is just south of the hill that goes up to Puu Lani Ranch and Big Island Country Club.  Drive along a white pipe fence until you reach a metal gate. Go through the gate and close it behind you (this area is still used for grazing stock) although our visit on 12/31/17, the gate was AUTOMATIC and opened for us and then closed behind us…Please double-check that it closes behind you.  The gate is unlocked daily from 6am – 6pm. **Note:  To access the Ohia or Cone trails, take the LEFT fork in the gravel/asphalt path (Vulcanite Road) to the hunter check-in station. Halapepe Trail length: 1.1 mile loop Ohia/Cone Trail length: 8.1...

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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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