Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Restaurants & Bars
Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveAward winning poke
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwySplashers Grill
75-5663 Palani RdBongo Ben's
75-5819 Ali‘i DrBreakfast or brunch
Krua Thai Cuisine
75-5705 Kuakini HwyExcellent Thai food. Next to Starbucks.
Sightseeing
Easy trail and spectacular views. $5 per car if parking in their small lot, $1 per person if parking on the road. no entrance fee.
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I-Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdEasy trail and spectacular views. $5 per car if parking in their small lot, $1 per person if parking on the road. no entrance fee.
quick, easy access waterfall. no parking or entrance fee.
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Rainbow Falls
quick, easy access waterfall. no parking or entrance fee.
some of the best snorkeling on the island!
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Isibhengezo se-Khaphtheni James Cook
some of the best snorkeling on the island!
A stunning black sand beach with a lily pond and sea turtles! Yes, you can swim with (but dont touch) the turtles!
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Punalu‘u Beach
A stunning black sand beach with a lily pond and sea turtles! Yes, you can swim with (but dont touch) the turtles!
The southern most point in the US. Spectacular cliffs, local fishermen and a diving platform and ladder.
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South Point Cliff Dive
The southern most point in the US. Spectacular cliffs, local fishermen and a diving platform and ladder.
A "Don't Miss" - plan on spending a day here. Visitors Center, tours, steam vents, lava tubes, tons of hiking and see the only active volcano in Hawaii!
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A "Don't Miss" - plan on spending a day here. Visitors Center, tours, steam vents, lava tubes, tons of hiking and see the only active volcano in Hawaii!
Kula Kai Caverns
92-8864 Lauhala DrMagic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveAbout three miles south of the condo
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Drinks & Nightlife
Open air bar and restaurant on the beach in Waikoloa. Mediocre food, but often offers live music and and an unbeatable location. Best for appetizers and drinks. Reservations recommended.
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Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlOpen air bar and restaurant on the beach in Waikoloa. Mediocre food, but often offers live music and and an unbeatable location. Best for appetizers and drinks. Reservations recommended.
Open air ocean front bar at the Royal Kona Hotel. Great for drinks before or after the on site luau (or anytime). They validate parking for 3 hours.
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Don the Beachcomber
75-5852 Ali‘i DrOpen air ocean front bar at the Royal Kona Hotel. Great for drinks before or after the on site luau (or anytime). They validate parking for 3 hours.
Get a table on the north patio and you might catch a local game of volleyball
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Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrGet a table on the north patio and you might catch a local game of volleyball