Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrIt's delicious
This is the closest place to get a quick hot bite to eat. It is a convenience store with a deli and hot food to go (decent prices). Also has many groceries (prices not good) and gas.
Good breakfast omelette!
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Matsuyama Food Mart
73-4354 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThis is the closest place to get a quick hot bite to eat. It is a convenience store with a deli and hot food to go (decent prices). Also has many groceries (prices not good) and gas.
Good breakfast omelette!
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Jumbo prawn bloody marys!
Don the Beachcomber
75-5852 Ali‘i DrAmazing views and delicious Mai Tais
Delicious Malasadas and Plate Lunch on your way to Waipio Valley in gorgeous Honoka'a town
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Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StDelicious Malasadas and Plate Lunch on your way to Waipio Valley in gorgeous Honoka'a town
On your way to Volcano, or way home, stop here and fill your belly with delicious local favorites!
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Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveOn your way to Volcano, or way home, stop here and fill your belly with delicious local favorites!
"Legit Mexican food" -my Daughter-in-law who grew up in Southern California
Great place to eat in Hilo when you're coming back from Volcano!
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Lucy's Taqueria
194 Kilauea Ave"Legit Mexican food" -my Daughter-in-law who grew up in Southern California
Great place to eat in Hilo when you're coming back from Volcano!
Yummy Eggs Benedict and Rueben sandwiches and great views!
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Splashers Grill
75-5663 Palani RdYummy Eggs Benedict and Rueben sandwiches and great views!
Amazing Macadamia Nut pies and fresh fish meals on the way back from Volcano/South Point
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Hana Hou Restaurant
95-1148 Naalehu Spur RdAmazing Macadamia Nut pies and fresh fish meals on the way back from Volcano/South Point
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, football games on weekends, good drinks, fun atmosphere.
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Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Ali‘i DrGood food, football games on weekends, good drinks, fun atmosphere.
Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i DriveJazz concerts are very fun here
Parks & Nature
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i Drivesnorkel with turtles!
Kilauea volcano is active and you can view the lava flow
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea volcano is active and you can view the lava flow
stargazing and amazing views! Super informative visitor center and tours available
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Mauna Kea
stargazing and amazing views! Super informative visitor center and tours available
Arts & Culture
Aloha Theatre
79-7384 Hawaiʻi Belt RdPlays done by local theater company
Entertainment & Activities
This is the closest movie theater playing all the new releases
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Regal Makalapua
74-5469 Kamakaeha AveThis is the closest movie theater playing all the new releases