Shauna’s guidebook
Food scene
Shimaichi Sushi Kona
75-5742 Kuakini HwyYummy Sushi!
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrGreat food and yummy desserts!
Shaka Tacoz
82-6167 Mamalahoa HighwayWe love to go and get their tacos and enchiladas
Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i Dr Hawaiian volcano is our favorite roll.
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlKona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlBeach
Maniniowali Beach
Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
This is a fun calm beach to go to. It is about 45 minutes away so make a day of it! Fun restaurants and shopping near by.
Waikōloa Beach, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
This is a fun calm beach to go to. It is about 45 minutes away so make a day of it! Fun restaurants and shopping near by.
Sightseeing
Such a fun place to hike and of course see a volcano!
Kīlauea Iki trail has three different distance and difficulty options. (See their website for details and possible closures) Our favorite is the loop from the Kilauea Overlook / Trailhead that descends through a lush rainforest to the solidified lava lake on the floor of Kīlauea Iki crater. The valley floor is a harsh dry landscape and so different from the rainforest. It’s a steep and rocky, descent and then ascent 400 feet (122 m) but such an incredible experience. Along with the hiking basics make sure to take sunscreen and plenty of water.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Such a fun place to hike and of course see a volcano!
Kīlauea Iki trail has three different distance and difficulty options. (See their website for details and possible closures) Our favorite is the loop from the Kilauea Overlook / Trailhead that descends through a lush rainforest to the solidified lava lake on the floor of Kīlauea Iki crater. The valley floor is a harsh dry landscape and so different from the rainforest. It’s a steep and rocky, descent and then ascent 400 feet (122 m) but such an incredible experience. Along with the hiking basics make sure to take sunscreen and plenty of water.
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe PkwyKaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Ehu and Kai Adventures
82-6009 Kahauloa Rd****Please look online to see if this is open. They have to close it for repairs. This is a fun Lava tube to go see. Make sure you have a headlamp for EVERYONE that is going to see the lava tube. There is only natural light for the first about the first 50 feet.
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Amathala ka-Kaumana
1492 Kaumana Dr****Please look online to see if this is open. They have to close it for repairs. This is a fun Lava tube to go see. Make sure you have a headlamp for EVERYONE that is going to see the lava tube. There is only natural light for the first about the first 50 feet.
South Point Cliff Dive
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Ungaphoswa
Hawaii Nautical Whale Watching Tour
Spend the day in Waikoloa and go on a whale watching catamaran. We like to go to the beach before or after the boat ride. You can rent a SUP or just have fun laying on the beach and going in the ocean. There are also a few restaurants in the area.
*The best close up whale watching is in Maui but this is a fun way to see them without the expense of flying to Maui for the day.