Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Parks & Nature
Long and soft sandy beach with great swimming!
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Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadLong and soft sandy beach with great swimming!
This beach is on a private club, but if you go to the gate they will issue you a beach pass. The beach has a great kiddie pool surrounded by rock, so it is one of our favorites to bring the kids to. But there is also awesome snorkeling and whale watching (in season) here. Something for everyone!
Kukio Golf and Beach Club
87 Queen Ka'ahumanu HwyThis beach is on a private club, but if you go to the gate they will issue you a beach pass. The beach has a great kiddie pool surrounded by rock, so it is one of our favorites to bring the kids to. But there is also awesome snorkeling and whale watching (in season) here. Something for everyone!
Beautiful water and sand. Awesome swimming beach.
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Kua Bay Access Road
Kua Bay Access RoadBeautiful water and sand. Awesome swimming beach.
This beach requires a bit of a hike... but well worth it as you might just find you have the place to yourself!
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Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19This beach requires a bit of a hike... but well worth it as you might just find you have the place to yourself!
Captain Cook Monument can be reached by hiking or boat, but kayaking is our favorite way. Last time we went we swam with a pod of dolphins! Super awesome snorkeling too!
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Isibhengezo se-Khaphtheni James Cook
Captain Cook Monument can be reached by hiking or boat, but kayaking is our favorite way. Last time we went we swam with a pod of dolphins! Super awesome snorkeling too!
Food Scene
Hawaiian style tacos and delicious açaí bowls. This is probably our favorite non-expensive restaurant on island.
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Loko Wraps
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyHawaiian style tacos and delicious açaí bowls. This is probably our favorite non-expensive restaurant on island.
Tasty burritos and tacos for an affordable price... but cash only!
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Killer Tacos
74-5483 Kaiwi StreetTasty burritos and tacos for an affordable price... but cash only!
A health market that also offers a daily buffet with something for everyone... lots of organic and vegetarian/vegan options. Super delicious!
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Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala BlvdA health market that also offers a daily buffet with something for everyone... lots of organic and vegetarian/vegan options. Super delicious!
Great fish and burgers with a cool, local vibe.
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlGreat fish and burgers with a cool, local vibe.
Delicious local burgers and the fries are AMAZING!!
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Ultimate Burger
74-5450 Makala BlvdDelicious local burgers and the fries are AMAZING!!
Great food, fun atmosphere, and delicious beer brewed on sight.
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Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyGreat food, fun atmosphere, and delicious beer brewed on sight.
Kai Eats and Drinks
75-5776 Ali‘i DriveLarge tap selection with a fabulous view!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pretty good food and a huge selection of awesome beer. Great ocean view!
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Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrPretty good food and a huge selection of awesome beer. Great ocean view!
Arts & Culture
Aloha Theatre
79-7384 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat local theater!
An artist village featuring some of the coolest art on island! The first Friday of every month there are street food vendors and live music... fill your belly and dance a little too! :)
Holualoa Artist Colony
An artist village featuring some of the coolest art on island! The first Friday of every month there are street food vendors and live music... fill your belly and dance a little too! :)