Big Island Guidebook
Sightseeing
Kealakekua Bay
Terrific place to snorkel
Best viewed from a helicopter, Kilauea Volcano is an incredible sight to see.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Best viewed from a helicopter, Kilauea Volcano is an incredible sight to see.
Worldclass snorkeling spot about 30 minutes South of Kailua-Kona
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Two Step
Worldclass snorkeling spot about 30 minutes South of Kailua-Kona
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DrivePicturesque beach located right in Kailua-Kona
Downtown Kailua -- gorgeous views, dozens of restaurants, shopping
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Kailua
Downtown Kailua -- gorgeous views, dozens of restaurants, shopping
Beautiful soft sand beach. A several mile drive over a bumpy road and then 5 to 10 min walk to the beach--it's well worth the effort! Often you will see endangered Monk Seals sun bathing on the sand.
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Praia de Makalawena
Hawaii 19Beautiful soft sand beach. A several mile drive over a bumpy road and then 5 to 10 min walk to the beach--it's well worth the effort! Often you will see endangered Monk Seals sun bathing on the sand.
Truly unique experience swimming with one of the most majestic creatures in the ocean.
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Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe PkwyTruly unique experience swimming with one of the most majestic creatures in the ocean.
Food scene
Town at 3,000 feet elevation. Stunning views looking down on Kohala Coast. Rolling green grassy hills as far as you can see. Must visit restaurant for their beer and fish bites: Big Island Bruhaus.
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Waimea
Town at 3,000 feet elevation. Stunning views looking down on Kohala Coast. Rolling green grassy hills as far as you can see. Must visit restaurant for their beer and fish bites: Big Island Bruhaus.
Might be our favorite restaurant, period! Excellent fresh Hawaiian fish every day. Jackie Rey's is a bit of a locals' favorite.
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Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyMight be our favorite restaurant, period! Excellent fresh Hawaiian fish every day. Jackie Rey's is a bit of a locals' favorite.
The food is very nearly as good as the incredible oceanfront views! Our favorites include the Beachside Brussels, Firecracker Fish Tacos, Grilled Banana Bread!
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrThe food is very nearly as good as the incredible oceanfront views! Our favorites include the Beachside Brussels, Firecracker Fish Tacos, Grilled Banana Bread!
Really amazing food that is well worth the 40 minute drive from Kona. Our favorites include the Macadamia Crusted Fresh Catch (usually Mahi Mahi), Coconut Shrimp and Pina Colada Cake!
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrReally amazing food that is well worth the 40 minute drive from Kona. Our favorites include the Macadamia Crusted Fresh Catch (usually Mahi Mahi), Coconut Shrimp and Pina Colada Cake!
Really good micro-brews (try the White Mountain Porter) and Fish Bites that are so good they one of our favorite dishes served in any restaurant on the planet!
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Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyReally good micro-brews (try the White Mountain Porter) and Fish Bites that are so good they one of our favorite dishes served in any restaurant on the planet!