The holidays are better when the whole family is together—including your fur babies. Across the Visayas, more public spaces, cafés, and accommodations are becoming pet-friendly, making it easier to enjoy festive walks, dining, and short getaways with your pets by your side.
Easy Seaside Walks
Rizal Boulevard is a favorite among pet owners in Dumaguete City for its wide walkways, sea breeze, and relaxed pace. The open promenade is ideal for leashed dogs, especially in the late afternoon and at sunset when temperatures are cooler. Cafés and restaurants along the boulevard often allow pets in outdoor seating areas, making it easy to combine walks with casual dining.
Boardwalks and Urban Spaces
Cebu offers several pet-friendly outdoor destinations with plenty of room to move. City di Mare along SRP features a seaside boardwalk perfect for long walks with energetic dogs. Cebu Business Park, including areas near Ayala Center and IT Park, provides shaded sidewalks and green spaces suited for quick strolls or evening walks. In Mandaue City, the Mandani Bay Boardwalk stands out for its wide waterfront paths and calmer atmosphere, ideal for pets that prefer quieter surroundings. These areas are best enjoyed early in the morning or around sunset.
For overnight trips, Liloan, Cebu offers pet-friendly resorts and rentals, including properties like Ibabaw Mountain Resort. The area’s quieter setting and open spaces make it suitable for pets, but travelers should always confirm pet policies before booking.
Pet-Friendly Cafés and Outdoor Dining
Cebu’s outdoor café scene makes dining with pets more accessible during the holidays. Charlie’s Cup in Busay offers open, mountain-side seating where leashed pets are welcome. In Mandaue City, pet-focused cafés like Furry Friends Cafe and Lovey Doggy Cafe cater specifically to fur parents. Along SRP, places such as Acacia Steakhouse and Il Corso Food Yard allow pets in outdoor dining areas. Checking ahead is recommended, as pet policies may vary.
In Dumaguete, restaurants near Rizal Boulevard, including Anahaw Restaurant and the Boulevard branch of Sans Rival Café, are often shared by pet owners as pet-friendly options for outdoor dining.
A Holiday That Includes Every Family Member
From seaside promenades in Dumaguete to boardwalks and cafés in Cebu, the Visayas offers plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays with your pets. With the right destinations, the season becomes more enjoyable—for you and your fur babies alike.
