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Food scene
This is our all time favorite restaurant here in Kona! We highly recommend getting the Poke Nachos appetizer- but you really can’t go wrong with anything here. The atmosphere is fun and inviting! Check their events calendar for live music nights. Highly suggest making reservations.
154 locals recommend
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlThis is our all time favorite restaurant here in Kona! We highly recommend getting the Poke Nachos appetizer- but you really can’t go wrong with anything here. The atmosphere is fun and inviting! Check their events calendar for live music nights. Highly suggest making reservations.
The best Açaí bowls on the island!! Our favorite bowl is the Forager. A fun breakfast treat.
32 locals recommend
Basik Cafe
75-5831 Kahakai RdThe best Açaí bowls on the island!! Our favorite bowl is the Forager. A fun breakfast treat.
A coffee shop by day - lounge at night. We love the chill vibe of this restaurant. Food is a little pricey but coffee is great! Seating can be hard to come by as it isn’t a very big shop.
18 locals recommend
HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee
74-5599 Pawai PlA coffee shop by day - lounge at night. We love the chill vibe of this restaurant. Food is a little pricey but coffee is great! Seating can be hard to come by as it isn’t a very big shop.
A great “plate lunch” place that is very frequently visited by locals. They offer a huge menu with many options - everyone will easily find something they’re craving. We highly suggest the “Spicy Garlic Chicken” plate with an extra side of Aioli sauce!
45 locals recommend
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrA great “plate lunch” place that is very frequently visited by locals. They offer a huge menu with many options - everyone will easily find something they’re craving. We highly suggest the “Spicy Garlic Chicken” plate with an extra side of Aioli sauce!
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlExperience great pizza and even better beer!
Ohana Q
75-5742 Kuakini HighwayBest BBQ on the island!
We enjoy all the food here! Huge menu - something for everyone to enjoy. (2 locations - Waikoloa & Kona)
8 locals recommend
Foster’s Kitchen
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrWe enjoy all the food here! Huge menu - something for everyone to enjoy. (2 locations - Waikoloa & Kona)
LATE NIGHT restaurant located in Waikoloa - if you are getting in late and staying in Waikoloa this would be the best option to grab dinner.
9 locals recommend
A-Bay's Island Grill
250 Waikōloa Beach DrLATE NIGHT restaurant located in Waikoloa - if you are getting in late and staying in Waikoloa this would be the best option to grab dinner.
Sightseeing
A fun place to visit to see the view from the top - or go on an easy hike down to the beach (although we would highly discourage swimming here as the current can be very strong).
89 locals recommend
Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyA fun place to visit to see the view from the top - or go on an easy hike down to the beach (although we would highly discourage swimming here as the current can be very strong).
A breathtaking view from the scenic point! Would NOT recommend driving down into the valley unless you have an approved 4WD vehicle.
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
A breathtaking view from the scenic point! Would NOT recommend driving down into the valley unless you have an approved 4WD vehicle.
Mauna Kea Observatory
Enjoy being on the top of the tallest mountain in the world!
Beach
A GREAT beach for small children. Park at the gymnasium/kona pool and walk across the field to the beach access path to get to the beach.
10 locals recommend
Keike Beach (Queen's Bath)
A GREAT beach for small children. Park at the gymnasium/kona pool and walk across the field to the beach access path to get to the beach.
Another great beach for young children. Will need to go through the Kukio guard shack to get a parking pass. Parking is limited so go early (would recommend trying to be there by 9am).
26 locals recommend
Kukio Beach
72-197 Waiulu StAnother great beach for young children. Will need to go through the Kukio guard shack to get a parking pass. Parking is limited so go early (would recommend trying to be there by 9am).
Our favorite beach to spend the whole day at as there is A LOT of shade. Water is usually very calm and great for snorkeling. Also a great beach for young kids.
109 locals recommend
Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadOur favorite beach to spend the whole day at as there is A LOT of shade. Water is usually very calm and great for snorkeling. Also a great beach for young kids.
If you want some waves to play in - this is the beach for you! An easy to get to beach with lifeguards on duty. Please use caution as sometimes the waves can get rather large.
159 locals recommend
Kua Bay
If you want some waves to play in - this is the beach for you! An easy to get to beach with lifeguards on duty. Please use caution as sometimes the waves can get rather large.
A great beach with lots of space and sand to spread out. Will need to bring a beach umbrella, as there is NO shade. Good for kids on most days (occasional swells).
241 locals recommend
Hapuna Beach
A great beach with lots of space and sand to spread out. Will need to bring a beach umbrella, as there is NO shade. Good for kids on most days (occasional swells).
Experiences
Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi RdA fun zip line adventure on the north side of the island.
A great Kona Coffee tour - high in the mountains. A cool activity for a hot day.
32 locals recommend
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
A great Kona Coffee tour - high in the mountains. A cool activity for a hot day.
MUST DO! Night Time Manta Ray Snorkel. We cannot recommend this experience enough. Do it! You won’t regret it.
15 locals recommend
Sea Quest Hawaii
78-7138 Kaleiopapa StMUST DO! Night Time Manta Ray Snorkel. We cannot recommend this experience enough. Do it! You won’t regret it.