Best of Kailua Kona
Food scene
Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i DrOutdoor ocean-side dining with spectacular sunset views
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdOutdoor dining by ocean, live music
Very good Thai food located at Village shopping center in downtown Kona.
10 locals recommend
Thai Rin Restaurant & Bar
75-5799 Ali‘i DrVery good Thai food located at Village shopping center in downtown Kona.
Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwyGood local food, reasonably priced
Nightlife
Live music at night, including jazz and salsa nights with dancing
60 locals recommend
Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i DriveLive music at night, including jazz and salsa nights with dancing
Popular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court
40 locals recommend
Laverne's Sports Bar
75-5819 Ali‘i DrPopular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court
Popular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court
36 locals recommend
Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Ali‘i DrPopular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court
Sightseeing
Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Ali‘i DrFun boardwalk, shopping, souvenirs, food
Honl’s Beach
Beach park within walking distance of condominium on Alii Drive
Very popular snorkeling and surfing beach park on Alii Drive, less than 3 miles from the condominium
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveVery popular snorkeling and surfing beach park on Alii Drive, less than 3 miles from the condominium
Beautiful white sand beach, great for bodysurfing and boogie boarding. Also known as Magic Sands Beach, the name is derived from the beach’s tendency to completely vanish overnight, ergo some also call it “Disappearing Sands.” During high winter surf, the ocean carries the sand away, revealing the dark lava rock below. When the winter’s tide ceases, the ocean currents slowly move the sand back onto the shore. Although this can take several months, the recurring flush of the sand keeps it clean.
181 locals recommend
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveBeautiful white sand beach, great for bodysurfing and boogie boarding. Also known as Magic Sands Beach, the name is derived from the beach’s tendency to completely vanish overnight, ergo some also call it “Disappearing Sands.” During high winter surf, the ocean carries the sand away, revealing the dark lava rock below. When the winter’s tide ceases, the ocean currents slowly move the sand back onto the shore. Although this can take several months, the recurring flush of the sand keeps it clean.
Must see historical park, located 15 miles from the condominium. Arguably the best snorkeling on the island is located immediately adjacent to the park entrance (snorkeling area is called “2-step”).
Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, the ‘place of refuge’ or ‘city of refuge’ was a safe haven for those that broke the Kapu laws, which in old Hawaii were punishable by death. If you reached the Puʻuhonua, you would be pardoned by Kahuna and given a second chance at life. A sacred site, carrying the powerful mana of 23 interred Aliʻi chiefs, the Puʻuhonua and Royal Grounds were used by the Hawaiians for centuries.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Must see historical park, located 15 miles from the condominium. Arguably the best snorkeling on the island is located immediately adjacent to the park entrance (snorkeling area is called “2-step”).
Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, the ‘place of refuge’ or ‘city of refuge’ was a safe haven for those that broke the Kapu laws, which in old Hawaii were punishable by death. If you reached the Puʻuhonua, you would be pardoned by Kahuna and given a second chance at life. A sacred site, carrying the powerful mana of 23 interred Aliʻi chiefs, the Puʻuhonua and Royal Grounds were used by the Hawaiians for centuries.
Located immediately next to the condominium complex. Daily outdoor market with souvenirs, local produce and food trucks.
22 locals recommend
Alii Gardens Marketplace
75-6129 Ali‘i DrLocated immediately next to the condominium complex. Daily outdoor market with souvenirs, local produce and food trucks.