Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Sightseeing
Fantastic views, quiet and peaceful. Walua Road is part of the Walua Trail. For jogging, walking and bicycling without dodging vehicular traffic, sections of the trail prohibit motorized vehicles.
Sunset Drive
Sunset DriveFantastic views, quiet and peaceful. Walua Road is part of the Walua Trail. For jogging, walking and bicycling without dodging vehicular traffic, sections of the trail prohibit motorized vehicles.
Beach park famous for snorkeling in shallow waters. Usually lots of turtles, too. Parking, showers and restrooms.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveBeach park famous for snorkeling in shallow waters. Usually lots of turtles, too. Parking, showers and restrooms.
Largest sandy beach in town, however, in winter months the sand disappears then and magically re-appears in summer. Hence it's other name "Magic Sands Beach." Some parking, showers and restrooms.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveLargest sandy beach in town, however, in winter months the sand disappears then and magically re-appears in summer. Hence it's other name "Magic Sands Beach." Some parking, showers and restrooms.
Nearest large sandy beach, just north of the airport. Road not marked. Watch for the Veteran's Cemetery on the right and take the road directly across on the left. Parking, showers and restrooms.
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Kua Bay
Nearest large sandy beach, just north of the airport. Road not marked. Watch for the Veteran's Cemetery on the right and take the road directly across on the left. Parking, showers and restrooms.
Some say it's the most beautiful beach on the island if not the whole state. Parking, showers and restrooms. About 40 minutes north, past the Mauna Lani Resort.
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Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadSome say it's the most beautiful beach on the island if not the whole state. Parking, showers and restrooms. About 40 minutes north, past the Mauna Lani Resort.
For a relaxing "splurge" you can purchase a day pass, $75 for two, and spend the day at a luxury resort. Use the pool and spa, or lounge on the beach under one of their umbrellas.
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The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
62-100 Kaunaʻoa DrFor a relaxing "splurge" you can purchase a day pass, $75 for two, and spend the day at a luxury resort. Use the pool and spa, or lounge on the beach under one of their umbrellas.
Most accessible black sand beach. Parking, restrooms, showers and picnic tables. Best of all-you can usually see Hawaiian Sea Turtles up close. About an hour south on the way to Volcano Park.
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Punalu‘u Beach
Most accessible black sand beach. Parking, restrooms, showers and picnic tables. Best of all-you can usually see Hawaiian Sea Turtles up close. About an hour south on the way to Volcano Park.
Very nice small beach and in front of Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel next to Kona Pier. Snorkel gear, kayaks and stand up paddle boards for rent. The hotel will validate your parking if you spend $10.
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Kamakahonu Beach
Very nice small beach and in front of Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel next to Kona Pier. Snorkel gear, kayaks and stand up paddle boards for rent. The hotel will validate your parking if you spend $10.
Beautiful waterfall just a few miles north of Hilo. Also stop at Rainbow Falls located in Hilo.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Beautiful waterfall just a few miles north of Hilo. Also stop at Rainbow Falls located in Hilo.
Highly recommended. It's about 1 and 1/2 hours from Kona. If you want to spend one night stay at the Volcano House. It has a view of the largest crater. At night you can see the red glow of the lava.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Highly recommended. It's about 1 and 1/2 hours from Kona. If you want to spend one night stay at the Volcano House. It has a view of the largest crater. At night you can see the red glow of the lava.
Get a great ride for the adventurous on a de-commissioned Navy Seal boat, the only one on the island. Takes small groups of up to 10 people for snorkel and whale watching tours.
Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures
Get a great ride for the adventurous on a de-commissioned Navy Seal boat, the only one on the island. Takes small groups of up to 10 people for snorkel and whale watching tours.
Large, comfortable boats take you to the best snorkel spots in style. The morning cruise to Captain Cook Bay is a wonderful way to spend a half day. Lunch is included.
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Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StLarge, comfortable boats take you to the best snorkel spots in style. The morning cruise to Captain Cook Bay is a wonderful way to spend a half day. Lunch is included.
Beautiful little 19th century church painted inside with murals by Hawaiian artists.
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St Benedict Catholic Church
84-5140 Painted Church RdBeautiful little 19th century church painted inside with murals by Hawaiian artists.
Ancient fishponds farmed for Hawaiian "alii" (royalty) and petroglyphs are found on the grounds, the Canoe House Restaurant, and a shark pond. You can also walk to the "private" beach from the hotel.
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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
68-1400 Mauna Lani DrAncient fishponds farmed for Hawaiian "alii" (royalty) and petroglyphs are found on the grounds, the Canoe House Restaurant, and a shark pond. You can also walk to the "private" beach from the hotel.
A family friendly and easily accessable beach in the Waikoloa Resort. Lots of free parking, restrooms, showers and beach activities. The Lava Lava Club is great for sunset cocktails or Happy Hour.
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ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
69-275 Waikōloa Beach DrA family friendly and easily accessable beach in the Waikoloa Resort. Lots of free parking, restrooms, showers and beach activities. The Lava Lava Club is great for sunset cocktails or Happy Hour.
Beautiful sandy beach near town. Great for sunsets, walks. However, rocky coastline. Wear reef shoes. Parking, showers, picnic tables. Can be crowded on weekends.
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Lumang Kona Airport State Recreation Area
75-5560 Kuakini HwyBeautiful sandy beach near town. Great for sunsets, walks. However, rocky coastline. Wear reef shoes. Parking, showers, picnic tables. Can be crowded on weekends.
Upcountry near the Parker Ranch. There are two Farmer's Markets on Saturday. One in town and one on the Hawaiian Homestead outside of town. Great way to spend Saturday morning but you must go early.
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Waimea
Upcountry near the Parker Ranch. There are two Farmer's Markets on Saturday. One in town and one on the Hawaiian Homestead outside of town. Great way to spend Saturday morning but you must go early.
A mid-century architectural wonder built by the Rockefellers in 1965. The hotel sits on Kauna'oa Beach just north of Hapuna. Limited public parking, showers and restrooms.Have a drink at the pool bar.
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrA mid-century architectural wonder built by the Rockefellers in 1965. The hotel sits on Kauna'oa Beach just north of Hapuna. Limited public parking, showers and restrooms.Have a drink at the pool bar.
The Hawaiian name of this beautiful small beach is La'aloa Bay. It's also known as White Sands and Magic Sands, but they're all the same beach. Great for body boarding but can be dangerous at times .
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Disappearing Sands Beach
The Hawaiian name of this beautiful small beach is La'aloa Bay. It's also known as White Sands and Magic Sands, but they're all the same beach. Great for body boarding but can be dangerous at times .
Food Scene
In the Waikoloa Resort right on "A" Bay. Great for lunch, sunset cocktails or dinner. It's about 45 minutes north. Dine right on the sand!
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Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlIn the Waikoloa Resort right on "A" Bay. Great for lunch, sunset cocktails or dinner. It's about 45 minutes north. Dine right on the sand!
Great burgers made from fresh Big Island beef. Just south about five miles in the Mango Court Shopping Center.
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Annie's Island Fresh Burgers
79-7460 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat burgers made from fresh Big Island beef. Just south about five miles in the Mango Court Shopping Center.
Fine dining with a great view of Kailua Bay. For lunch or more casual dining or sunset cocktails Huggo's On The Rocks is right next door.
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdFine dining with a great view of Kailua Bay. For lunch or more casual dining or sunset cocktails Huggo's On The Rocks is right next door.
Our favorite spot in town for lunch. Great Fish 'n Chips, salads and burgers at reasonable prices, but no view.
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Quinn's Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani RdOur favorite spot in town for lunch. Great Fish 'n Chips, salads and burgers at reasonable prices, but no view.
Located in the tiny plantation era town of Hulualoa just up the mountain behind us. Locally resourced gourmet menu great for lunch or dinner.
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Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
765897 Kona Belt RdLocated in the tiny plantation era town of Hulualoa just up the mountain behind us. Locally resourced gourmet menu great for lunch or dinner.
Yummy pastries and cookies baked by Mr. Ed himself. Also homemade jams and preserves. On the road to Akaka Falls.
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Mr. Ed's Bakery
28-1672 Old Mamalahoa HwyYummy pastries and cookies baked by Mr. Ed himself. Also homemade jams and preserves. On the road to Akaka Falls.
A lovely place for sunset cocktails or dinner. In the Mauna Lani Resort. Pricey but worth it.
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CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani DrA lovely place for sunset cocktails or dinner. In the Mauna Lani Resort. Pricey but worth it.
Great place for "local style" breakfast or lunch when you're in Waimea. Stop by after you visit the Farmer's Market at the Parker School.
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Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdGreat place for "local style" breakfast or lunch when you're in Waimea. Stop by after you visit the Farmer's Market at the Parker School.
Another great place for lunch or dinner in Waimea. It's a micro brewery with custom brewed beers. Great Mexican food with an island twist.
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Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyAnother great place for lunch or dinner in Waimea. It's a micro brewery with custom brewed beers. Great Mexican food with an island twist.
If you want to get away from the tourist area and go where the locals go, Jackie Rey's is a good choice for lunch or dinner. Good food reasonably priced, but no view.
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Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyIf you want to get away from the tourist area and go where the locals go, Jackie Rey's is a good choice for lunch or dinner. Good food reasonably priced, but no view.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most romantic spot for sunset cocktails at the Beach Tree Bar at the Four Seasons. Expensive, but worth it. Just north of Kua Bay, about a 25 minute drive. Free self parking.
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
72-100 Ka'upulehu DriveMost romantic spot for sunset cocktails at the Beach Tree Bar at the Four Seasons. Expensive, but worth it. Just north of Kua Bay, about a 25 minute drive. Free self parking.
We know it's a chain restaurant but they have a great Happy Hour and a killer view of Kailua Bay. Good for lunch or dinner, too.
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
75-5776 Ali‘i DrWe know it's a chain restaurant but they have a great Happy Hour and a killer view of Kailua Bay. Good for lunch or dinner, too.
Don's Mai Tai Bar has a great view and the best of the best Hawaiian Music on Thursday evenings. The food and service can vary, but if you want to experience the best Hawaiian music this is "da place"
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Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Ali‘i DrDon's Mai Tai Bar has a great view and the best of the best Hawaiian Music on Thursday evenings. The food and service can vary, but if you want to experience the best Hawaiian music this is "da place"
Shopping
Best supermarket in town. Good slection of food and deli items and great wine department.
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Safeway
75-971 Henry StBest supermarket in town. Good slection of food and deli items and great wine department.
If you're in Hilo you must go to Big Island Candies. Hand made chocolates and cookies beautifully gift packaged to take home for family and friends.
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Mga kendi ng Big Island
585 Hinano StIf you're in Hilo you must go to Big Island Candies. Hand made chocolates and cookies beautifully gift packaged to take home for family and friends.
Parks & Nature
Official name: Kikaua, but locals call it Kukio because it's located in an exclusive residential development with that name. Turn left on Kukio Nui Drive, just before The Four Seasons Resort. Stop at the guardhouse and ask for a parking pass. Beautiful white sandy beach. Lots of turtles. Showers.
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Kukio Beach
72-197 Waiulu StOfficial name: Kikaua, but locals call it Kukio because it's located in an exclusive residential development with that name. Turn left on Kukio Nui Drive, just before The Four Seasons Resort. Stop at the guardhouse and ask for a parking pass. Beautiful white sandy beach. Lots of turtles. Showers.