Kailua Kona
Food scene
Recommended Restaurants
Sakura
75-1027 Henry StJapanese sushi bars,seafood
Laid-back oceanfront restaurant with a terrace, an international menu & nightly live music.
106 moradores locais recomendam
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i DrLaid-back oceanfront restaurant with a terrace, an international menu & nightly live music.
Relaxed bar/eatery with TVs & outdoor seating preparing a locally sourced menu & creative cocktails.
100 moradores locais recomendam
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrRelaxed bar/eatery with TVs & outdoor seating preparing a locally sourced menu & creative cocktails.
Hawaiian eats in hearty portions from a buffet-style counter for takeout or to stay in casual digs.
45 moradores locais recomendam
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrHawaiian eats in hearty portions from a buffet-style counter for takeout or to stay in casual digs.
This is a 5 star restaurant experience. Oceanside, historic-inn space for seafood, Hawaiian classics & a horseshoe-shaped bar for mai tais. This restaurant has it all going on location,view,atmosphere,food,and service!
69 moradores locais recomendam
Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i DrThis is a 5 star restaurant experience. Oceanside, historic-inn space for seafood, Hawaiian classics & a horseshoe-shaped bar for mai tais. This restaurant has it all going on location,view,atmosphere,food,and service!
Great place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or breakfast. Food and atmosphere are great. The view is amazing.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Big Kahuna Beach Grill
75-5663 Palani RoadGreat place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or breakfast. Food and atmosphere are great. The view is amazing.
Favorite Beach’s
Best beach on the island... Great facilities and plenty of space on the beach to set up "your spot" for the day.
174 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual Hāpuna Beach
Old Puako RoadBest beach on the island... Great facilities and plenty of space on the beach to set up "your spot" for the day.
If you are up for a off road and hike adventure. This beach is for you. Rough drive if you don't have a Jeep 4x4. Bring plenty water if you decide to hike in. Amazing beautiful waters!
Its a little bit of a walk from the parking lot but so worth it!!
19 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Mahaiʻula
If you are up for a off road and hike adventure. This beach is for you. Rough drive if you don't have a Jeep 4x4. Bring plenty water if you decide to hike in. Amazing beautiful waters!
Its a little bit of a walk from the parking lot but so worth it!!
Easy parking, shade and a sandy bottom. Restrooms & showers. Restaurants & shopping near by.
41 moradores locais recomendam
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
69-275 Waikōloa Beach DrEasy parking, shade and a sandy bottom. Restrooms & showers. Restaurants & shopping near by.
What a great little beach tucked out of the way. $5 to park and has public restrooms and showers. Soft white sand beach with plenty of shade to set your stuff up and yet plenty of sun to enjoy in the calm water. Great for snorkeling.
109 moradores locais recomendam
Praia Waialea
Old Puako RoadWhat a great little beach tucked out of the way. $5 to park and has public restrooms and showers. Soft white sand beach with plenty of shade to set your stuff up and yet plenty of sun to enjoy in the calm water. Great for snorkeling.
Beautiful white sand beach. Lifeguards present. Free parking. A known beautiful gem of the Big Island, so get there early to get a parking spot.
159 moradores locais recomendam
Baía Kua
Beautiful white sand beach. Lifeguards present. Free parking. A known beautiful gem of the Big Island, so get there early to get a parking spot.
Snorkel places
Beautiful beach and amazing water. Great for swimming, great for families. Bring a chair and an umbrella.
66 moradores locais recomendam
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Beautiful beach and amazing water. Great for swimming, great for families. Bring a chair and an umbrella.
It's also called by the two step beach because you will be in the deep sea after you takes two steps from the shoreline! It's one of the best spots for the snorkeling and will show you a beautiful sea-world to you. If you like the song 'Under the Sea,' what could make you prevent from visiting and snorkeling this spot!!
10 moradores locais recomendam
Honaunau Beach Rd Snorkeling access
Honaunau Beach RoadIt's also called by the two step beach because you will be in the deep sea after you takes two steps from the shoreline! It's one of the best spots for the snorkeling and will show you a beautiful sea-world to you. If you like the song 'Under the Sea,' what could make you prevent from visiting and snorkeling this spot!!
Great spot for snorkeling & surfing, plenty free parking and table & bench available for picnic. Make sure you pack some water shoes to visit this beach! Parking is tight and goes fast - you may have to park across the street. Very rocky entry points. BUT…wow!! Such an amazing place to snorkel!! Showers and bathrooms available here. Walking distance to shops which offer surfing lessons.
239 moradores locais recomendam
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveGreat spot for snorkeling & surfing, plenty free parking and table & bench available for picnic. Make sure you pack some water shoes to visit this beach! Parking is tight and goes fast - you may have to park across the street. Very rocky entry points. BUT…wow!! Such an amazing place to snorkel!! Showers and bathrooms available here. Walking distance to shops which offer surfing lessons.
Sightseeing
Beautiful historical park in a lovely setting beside the sea with lots of interesting Hawaiian history and artifacts.
Pro tip, if you have a national park pass and you can’t find parking next-door at the two step beach for snorkeling, you can use your park pass to get in here and park for free (otherwise $10). Then it is just a short walk over to the two step beach where there is a great snorkeling.
270 moradores locais recomendam
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Beautiful historical park in a lovely setting beside the sea with lots of interesting Hawaiian history and artifacts.
Pro tip, if you have a national park pass and you can’t find parking next-door at the two step beach for snorkeling, you can use your park pass to get in here and park for free (otherwise $10). Then it is just a short walk over to the two step beach where there is a great snorkeling.
One of the many things to do while on island is to check out a Kona Coffee Farm. Free tours and tasting. Very informative tour with easy access just right off the main road. They even have a cute little gift shop to browse.
43 moradores locais recomendam
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyOne of the many things to do while on island is to check out a Kona Coffee Farm. Free tours and tasting. Very informative tour with easy access just right off the main road. They even have a cute little gift shop to browse.
Pack a lunch, bring water. Enjoy the heck out of this place. Walk the lava tube, hike down to the crater. Do the driving tour on the road. Follow the signs for where a live lava flow is occurring. Make sure you plan for several hours of sights. Also use the nps application to scope web cameras for interesting things. Make sure you do all 20 miles of driving down to the ocean. Its an amazing drive.
880 moradores locais recomendam
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Pack a lunch, bring water. Enjoy the heck out of this place. Walk the lava tube, hike down to the crater. Do the driving tour on the road. Follow the signs for where a live lava flow is occurring. Make sure you plan for several hours of sights. Also use the nps application to scope web cameras for interesting things. Make sure you do all 20 miles of driving down to the ocean. Its an amazing drive.
Luau
The whole experience is amazing! First, Blbefore dinner, there are many free activities to do such as playing Hawaiian games, getting temporary tattoos or learning hula dancing.
The buffet is delicious, lots of local foods to try, The mai tais were strong enough and very tasty.
Finally, the show is excellent. It is full of interesting history about the Polynesian Islands and culture, and the dancers are very good at what they do. The fire dance part is especially impressive.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Island Breeze Luau
75-5660 Palani RdThe whole experience is amazing! First, Blbefore dinner, there are many free activities to do such as playing Hawaiian games, getting temporary tattoos or learning hula dancing.
The buffet is delicious, lots of local foods to try, The mai tais were strong enough and very tasty.
Finally, the show is excellent. It is full of interesting history about the Polynesian Islands and culture, and the dancers are very good at what they do. The fire dance part is especially impressive.
Night Life
Eatery serving burgers, fish tacos & more features 2 bars, dance floor & kitschy Hawaiian decor
Laverne's Sports Bar
75-5819 Ali‘i DrLocal landmark Huggo's outdoor lounge serves island bites & cocktails right on the water.
149 moradores locais recomendam
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdLocal landmark Huggo's outdoor lounge serves island bites & cocktails right on the water.
Regular music from jazz & blues to rock in a modern bar with a patio & ocean views, plus tapas.
60 moradores locais recomendam
Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i DriveRegular music from jazz & blues to rock in a modern bar with a patio & ocean views, plus tapas.
Buzzing bar & grill featuring American grub, seafood, dozens of draft brews & live music.
77 moradores locais recomendam
Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrBuzzing bar & grill featuring American grub, seafood, dozens of draft brews & live music.