Guidebook for Kailua-Kona & Da Big Island of Hawaii

Mike & Laura
Mike & Laura
Guidebook for Kailua-Kona & Da Big Island of Hawaii

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Please review our favorite experiences on the Big Island.
Some of the best snorkeling of all the islands just a 15-20 minute walk from the house.
239 recommandé par les habitants
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i Drive
239 recommandé par les habitants
Some of the best snorkeling of all the islands just a 15-20 minute walk from the house.
Historical site.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Living Stones Church
76-6224 Ali‘i Dr
7 recommandé par les habitants
Historical site.
Historical church in downtown Kona.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Mokuaikaua Church
75-5713 Ali‘i Dr
20 recommandé par les habitants
Historical church in downtown Kona.
Otherwise know as Black Sands beach. Always turtles to greet you.
175 recommandé par les habitants
Punalu‘u Beach
175 recommandé par les habitants
Otherwise know as Black Sands beach. Always turtles to greet you.
Stop in at the quaint little island village of Kona.
93 recommandé par les habitants
Kailua
93 recommandé par les habitants
Stop in at the quaint little island village of Kona.
Great greens with ocean views.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Makalei Golf Club
72-3890 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great greens with ocean views.
Make sure to stop in at night to see the incredible glow.
880 recommandé par les habitants
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
880 recommandé par les habitants
Make sure to stop in at night to see the incredible glow.
Up for nice little hike?
55 recommandé par les habitants
Captain James Cook Monument
55 recommandé par les habitants
Up for nice little hike?
Check out the tsunami museum.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Hilo
120 recommandé par les habitants
Check out the tsunami museum.
Breathtaking view of the falls. Worth the trip.
341 recommandé par les habitants
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls Rd
341 recommandé par les habitants
Breathtaking view of the falls. Worth the trip.

Food Scene

Because it just is! A favorite for locals and visitors.
226 recommandé par les habitants
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai Pl
226 recommandé par les habitants
Because it just is! A favorite for locals and visitors.
Great Food, Fresh seafood always at a great price. A must stop!
132 recommandé par les habitants
Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i Drive
132 recommandé par les habitants
Great Food, Fresh seafood always at a great price. A must stop!
Excellent food, great entertainment.
154 recommandé par les habitants
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Pl
154 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent food, great entertainment.
A locals favorite breakfast spot.
27 recommandé par les habitants
808 Grindz Cafe
75-5660 Kopiko St
27 recommandé par les habitants
A locals favorite breakfast spot.
A short drive south along Ali'i Drive is the convenient marketplace.
156 recommandé par les habitants
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani Rd
156 recommandé par les habitants
A short drive south along Ali'i Drive is the convenient marketplace.
A must stop for great food and excellent views. Its also a short walk from the Hale you are staying at.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i Dr
91 recommandé par les habitants
A must stop for great food and excellent views. Its also a short walk from the Hale you are staying at.

Sightseeing

Northern most part of the island.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Hawi
88 recommandé par les habitants
Northern most part of the island.
Some cool sites and great lessons about Hawaii culture. Very nice attraction.
270 recommandé par les habitants
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160
270 recommandé par les habitants
Some cool sites and great lessons about Hawaii culture. Very nice attraction.
This is awesome picture spot with a short walk down to the beach. Make sure and take water.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule Hwy
89 recommandé par les habitants
This is awesome picture spot with a short walk down to the beach. Make sure and take water.
A must stop as you travel around the island.
337 recommandé par les habitants
Rainbow Falls
337 recommandé par les habitants
A must stop as you travel around the island.
Another must stop as you travel around the island. Please show respect to the hanu.
175 recommandé par les habitants
Punalu‘u Beach
175 recommandé par les habitants
Another must stop as you travel around the island. Please show respect to the hanu.
The newest black sand beach in Hawaii created by the recent eruptions.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road
45 recommandé par les habitants
The newest black sand beach in Hawaii created by the recent eruptions.

Drinks & Nightlife

Stop and feel the aloha at this hot new craft beer and hard cider establishment. The serve food after 5:00 PM and great flat bread pizza and poke from the famous Da Poke Shack.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia St
64 recommandé par les habitants
Stop and feel the aloha at this hot new craft beer and hard cider establishment. The serve food after 5:00 PM and great flat bread pizza and poke from the famous Da Poke Shack.

Beaches

Magic sands is a short walk from the hale you are staying at. This a great place for sunsets and swimming. Be cautious on big wave days though.
181 recommandé par les habitants
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i Drive
181 recommandé par les habitants
Magic sands is a short walk from the hale you are staying at. This a great place for sunsets and swimming. Be cautious on big wave days though.
A short walk (20-30 minutes) from Mahai'ula beach will bring you to this piece of paradise.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19
80 recommandé par les habitants
A short walk (20-30 minutes) from Mahai'ula beach will bring you to this piece of paradise.
A 30 minute drive north and you can enjoy a day at this beach.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Mahaiʻula Beach
19 recommandé par les habitants
A 30 minute drive north and you can enjoy a day at this beach.
A locals favorite.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
66 recommandé par les habitants
A locals favorite.
174 recommandé par les habitants
Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako Road
174 recommandé par les habitants

City/town information

Shopping and foodies.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Waikoloa Village
27 recommandé par les habitants
Shopping and foodies.

Conseils aux voyageurs

Se déplacer dans les environs

Renting a car is your best option.

The island is much larger than most visitors realize so having a car is recommended. there is a trolley near the hale that does a loop through town and back. We have a schedule for it in our welcome book.
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Tshirts, shorts and Flip Flops, that's it!

Most visitors make the mistake of bringing to many items and we always hear that they wished they would of brought less. We recommended travel with your warmer items on the plane to here and your return home. Tshirts, board shorts, flip-flops, swim wear is all you need. If attend a luau then go out and have fun shopping for your luau wear.