Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Great for breakfast...tables are set right in the sand with a great view of the Bay.
149 locals recommend
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdGreat for breakfast...tables are set right in the sand with a great view of the Bay.
Great Burgers in a great setting and when you are done eating there is Gelato next door.
45 locals recommend
Annie's Island Fresh Burgers
79-7460 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat Burgers in a great setting and when you are done eating there is Gelato next door.
Stop here on your way from the Airport...excellent sandwiches and decent pricing. Just be careful getting on and off the Queen "K".
45 locals recommend
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrStop here on your way from the Airport...excellent sandwiches and decent pricing. Just be careful getting on and off the Queen "K".
Good Happy Hour and the best waitresses and waiters in town. Tell Kathy we sent you.
The Hualālai Canoe Club
Waiulu StreetGood Happy Hour and the best waitresses and waiters in town. Tell Kathy we sent you.
Sightseeing
A beautiful 40 minute drive to white sandy beach rated as one of the top 10 beaches worldwide.
241 locals recommend
Hapuna Beach
A beautiful 40 minute drive to white sandy beach rated as one of the top 10 beaches worldwide.
Super great snorkeling....often compared to Hanama Bay on Oahu. Easy 10 minute drive from our home.
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveSuper great snorkeling....often compared to Hanama Bay on Oahu. Easy 10 minute drive from our home.
Better known as "ABay"...classic beach, white sands and palm trees. Just a short 40 minute drive.
41 locals recommend
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
69-275 Waikōloa Beach DrBetter known as "ABay"...classic beach, white sands and palm trees. Just a short 40 minute drive.
White sands, clear warm water and a very short distance from home. From Jan. to March the beach has gotten small and for the rest of the year it re-appears.
181 locals recommend
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveWhite sands, clear warm water and a very short distance from home. From Jan. to March the beach has gotten small and for the rest of the year it re-appears.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Excellent Fish Dinners and Great Views.
Shopping
Get all your gear (swimsuits, snorkel gear, cocktail mixes, beer, etc. at Mainland Prices.) 7 miles from our front door. It even has the "famous" $1.50 hot dog and soft drink!!
153 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StGet all your gear (swimsuits, snorkel gear, cocktail mixes, beer, etc. at Mainland Prices.) 7 miles from our front door. It even has the "famous" $1.50 hot dog and soft drink!!