Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Trendy, outdoor café with gourmet brunches, lunches, dinners and desserts. It's up the hill into thicker tropical vegetation and cooler air, and you'll get a feel for the local culture in the area.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
765897 Kona Belt RdTrendy, outdoor café with gourmet brunches, lunches, dinners and desserts. It's up the hill into thicker tropical vegetation and cooler air, and you'll get a feel for the local culture in the area.
Unique donut choices and always freshly made donuts.. The cinnamon/caramel rolls are really good too. They're only open until the early afternoon most days.
Holy Donuts
5729 Ali‘i DrUnique donut choices and always freshly made donuts.. The cinnamon/caramel rolls are really good too. They're only open until the early afternoon most days.
Retro beach vibes with music—sometimes live. They have a variety of healthy smoothies and shakes as well as an ice cream bar, a small bakery case, and some lunch items. Oh, and a full coffee/tea bar.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco Bay Coffee Bar - Kona, HI.
75-5744 Ali‘i DrRetro beach vibes with music—sometimes live. They have a variety of healthy smoothies and shakes as well as an ice cream bar, a small bakery case, and some lunch items. Oh, and a full coffee/tea bar.
Parks & Nature
Classic sandy beach with MOSTLY friendly shorebreak. Always stay aware of the ocean's behavior, and use extreme caution if there are strong currents or large swells.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de la Playa Hapuna
Old Puako RoadClassic sandy beach with MOSTLY friendly shorebreak. Always stay aware of the ocean's behavior, and use extreme caution if there are strong currents or large swells.
Popular snorkeling destination where you will likely see turtles! Food carts and stand up paddlers liven the atmosphere, and parking is almost always manageable on the weekdays.
239 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DrivePopular snorkeling destination where you will likely see turtles! Food carts and stand up paddlers liven the atmosphere, and parking is almost always manageable on the weekdays.
Beautiful light blue water in a sheltered bay with usually manageable shorebreak. It's a popular spot these days, but weekday mornings are less crowded. Wear sunscreen here–one thing you are certain to see at Kua Bay is a seriously sunburnt person. Don't let it be you!
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kua Bay
Beautiful light blue water in a sheltered bay with usually manageable shorebreak. It's a popular spot these days, but weekday mornings are less crowded. Wear sunscreen here–one thing you are certain to see at Kua Bay is a seriously sunburnt person. Don't let it be you!
Awesome snorkeling destination with a lot of history in the area. Getting into the water can be hard when the tide is high and the rocks get slippery, so avoid walking with fins on. It's an upbeat, friendly atmosphere—lots of families and kids.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buceo y snorkel en Two Step
Awesome snorkeling destination with a lot of history in the area. Getting into the water can be hard when the tide is high and the rocks get slippery, so avoid walking with fins on. It's an upbeat, friendly atmosphere—lots of families and kids.
Arts & Culture
More commonly known as Painted Church. Enjoy beautiful views of Kealakekua Bay at this historic point of interest and watch the sunset after a day snorkeling at Pae'a (aka Two Step) or Captain Cook.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St Benedict Catholic Church
84-5140 Painted Church RdMore commonly known as Painted Church. Enjoy beautiful views of Kealakekua Bay at this historic point of interest and watch the sunset after a day snorkeling at Pae'a (aka Two Step) or Captain Cook.
Entertainment & Activities
The oldest certified organic Kona coffee farm with over 30 years of certification. Free farm tours (lasting 45 min - 1.5 hrs) and included tastings by appointment.
Rooster Farms
84-1245 Bruner RdThe oldest certified organic Kona coffee farm with over 30 years of certification. Free farm tours (lasting 45 min - 1.5 hrs) and included tastings by appointment.
Rent beach gear ranging from umbrellas & chairs to stand-up paddle (SUP) boards, kayaks, and snorkel gear. Located right on calm Kamakahonu Bay.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kona Boys Beach Shack
755664 Kaahumanu PlRent beach gear ranging from umbrellas & chairs to stand-up paddle (SUP) boards, kayaks, and snorkel gear. Located right on calm Kamakahonu Bay.
They have star/galaxy tours here for free with a laser light after dark–in addition to a gift shop full of unique and intriguing items. Many astrologists bring or store their large, high-power telescopes at this center and love to chat with visitors and offer to show them planets, stars, etc. through their telescopes. Mauna Kea is one of the top stargazing destinations in the world and holds the planet's most powerful telescope at its summit. The altitude gets chilly at night, so bring a sweatshirt/jacket and long pants!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
First Light Bookstore
Mauna Kea Access RoadThey have star/galaxy tours here for free with a laser light after dark–in addition to a gift shop full of unique and intriguing items. Many astrologists bring or store their large, high-power telescopes at this center and love to chat with visitors and offer to show them planets, stars, etc. through their telescopes. Mauna Kea is one of the top stargazing destinations in the world and holds the planet's most powerful telescope at its summit. The altitude gets chilly at night, so bring a sweatshirt/jacket and long pants!
Essentials
Target
74-5455 Makala BlvdThis Walmart is usually crowded, so go in the morning if you're planning in advance.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart
75-1015 Henry StThis Walmart is usually crowded, so go in the morning if you're planning in advance.
Safeway
75-971 Henry St