Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Drinks & Nightlife
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdFood is great, and you can't beat the waterfront setting!
Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i DrGreat food and located in the center of Kona.
if you are in Waikaloa, this is a GO TO! amazing sunsets on the beach, try the kailua pork
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Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Plif you are in Waikaloa, this is a GO TO! amazing sunsets on the beach, try the kailua pork
Food Scene
Best poke on the island, and its right across the street
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Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveBest poke on the island, and its right across the street
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrExcellent food, panoramic views
Basik Cafe
75-5831 Kahakai RdHealthy great breakfast. Vegan options if desired.
Great breakfast and baked items, Hidden gem! European-trained owner, no wifi so you chat with the other friendly folks there. Local place.
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Tea:licious Cafe
75-159 Lunapule RdGreat breakfast and baked items, Hidden gem! European-trained owner, no wifi so you chat with the other friendly folks there. Local place.
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrGreat restaurant!
Great walkabvle restaurant. patio dining right over Magic Sands Beach
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrGreat walkabvle restaurant. patio dining right over Magic Sands Beach
Sightseeing
Waimea
stunning views, much cooler climate.
Ocean Safaris Kayak Adventures
78-7128 Kaleiopapa StGuided tour in some of Hawaii's most scenic bays and waterways
These guys have a great snorkeling tour of historic Kealakua Bay, where Captain Cook was killed in a misunderstanding with native population some 300 years ago. This is some of the best snorkeling we have ever done - we saw so much sea life!
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Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StThese guys have a great snorkeling tour of historic Kealakua Bay, where Captain Cook was killed in a misunderstanding with native population some 300 years ago. This is some of the best snorkeling we have ever done - we saw so much sea life!
Entertainment & Activities
snorkeling with these gentle giants is amazing!!
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Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwysnorkeling with these gentle giants is amazing!!
Parks & Nature
These guys have amazing tours. Check out the Mauna /kea /summit & Starts small Group Adventure tour - travel up at sunset, then stargazing!!
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Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters
73-5593 Olowalu StThese guys have amazing tours. Check out the Mauna /kea /summit & Starts small Group Adventure tour - travel up at sunset, then stargazing!!
Our favorite beach!!! gentle surf, white sand beach. Plus you can walk to the bar in Hapuna Pince (Westin) and get a mai tai!
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Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadOur favorite beach!!! gentle surf, white sand beach. Plus you can walk to the bar in Hapuna Pince (Westin) and get a mai tai!
Family Adventure Tour. Paddle and coast on a 4 person inflatable kayak thru a very picturesque irrigation canal. short nature hike to get to the put-in. great sights, waterfalls, etc. You will float thru 10 tunnels, cross over 7 flumes, and pass vibrant native flora and fauna.
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Flumin’ Kohala
55-517 Hawi RdFamily Adventure Tour. Paddle and coast on a 4 person inflatable kayak thru a very picturesque irrigation canal. short nature hike to get to the put-in. great sights, waterfalls, etc. You will float thru 10 tunnels, cross over 7 flumes, and pass vibrant native flora and fauna.
Ziplines!!! Need we say more? 9 lines in a very scenic area!
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Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi RdZiplines!!! Need we say more? 9 lines in a very scenic area!
You've heard all about this still-active volcano! Come and check it out up close! Very safe, and very interesting!
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Kīlauea
1 Crater Rim DriveYou've heard all about this still-active volcano! Come and check it out up close! Very safe, and very interesting!
Great boogie boarding, only 1 mile from Kona Bali Kai. Walk, take the Trolley, or drive.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveGreat boogie boarding, only 1 mile from Kona Bali Kai. Walk, take the Trolley, or drive.
Walking distance snorkeling! About 1 mile from Kona Bali Kai. Walk, bike, take the trolley, or drive.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveWalking distance snorkeling! About 1 mile from Kona Bali Kai. Walk, bike, take the trolley, or drive.
Arts & Culture
Holualoa is a beautiful artist colony just above Konas in the coffee belt. While great all the time, especially check them out on the First Friday of the month at 6 pm for a downtown Gallery Stroll!!
Holualoa Artist Colony
Holualoa is a beautiful artist colony just above Konas in the coffee belt. While great all the time, especially check them out on the First Friday of the month at 6 pm for a downtown Gallery Stroll!!
A wonderful way to learn about some of the rich history and culture of the Big Island. This half-day tour begins at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. See www.adventureinhawaii.com for more information
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Hulihe'e Palace
A wonderful way to learn about some of the rich history and culture of the Big Island. This half-day tour begins at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. See www.adventureinhawaii.com for more information
Traditional dinner and show featuring a buffet of local food, dancing, fire dancing, and hula girls. So much fun for young and old!
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Island Breeze Luau
75-5660 Palani RdTraditional dinner and show featuring a buffet of local food, dancing, fire dancing, and hula girls. So much fun for young and old!
Shopping
Great tropical fresh fruits, handicrafts, and more!
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Kona Farmers Market
75-5767 Ali‘i DrGreat tropical fresh fruits, handicrafts, and more!
Great local artisan created items and souvenirs
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Kona International Market
74-5533 Luhia StGreat local artisan created items and souvenirs
If you need to rent anything for the beach or island, check these folks out! snorkels, fins, boards, bikes, etc.
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Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals
75-5725 Ali‘i DrIf you need to rent anything for the beach or island, check these folks out! snorkels, fins, boards, bikes, etc.