Guidebook for Kona side of BI
Sightseeing
One of our family's favorite activities is jumping off the Kailua Pier into turqouise waters ;) Then spend the day at the beach located right next to the pier or go fishing.
19 locals recommend
Kailua Pier
Kaahumanu PlaceOne of our family's favorite activities is jumping off the Kailua Pier into turqouise waters ;) Then spend the day at the beach located right next to the pier or go fishing.
Best beach in downtown Kona! White sand and great for beginner snorkelers.
20 locals recommend
Kamakahonu Beach
Best beach in downtown Kona! White sand and great for beginner snorkelers.
Hapuna Beach
Waves, white sand and turquoise waters
Kona Boys Beach Shack
755664 Kaahumanu PlRental equipment and tours! 5-10 minute walk from condo
Good snorkeling spot for intermediate snorkelers or confident beginners.
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveGood snorkeling spot for intermediate snorkelers or confident beginners.
Keike Beach (Queen's Bath)
Kona Scooters
74-5484 Kaiwi StreetHulihe'e Palace
Ocean front board walk- Great shopping, shaved ice, ice cream, beautiful views and exploring
Downtown Kona
Ocean front board walk- Great shopping, shaved ice, ice cream, beautiful views and exploring
GO GO GO!!! AMAZING lagoon and dolphins are free to go at anytime but chose to stay in the lagoon because of their posh lifeystyle! If you don't want to pay to swim with the dolphins you can still enjoy them and all the turtles and fish that swim in this amazing hotel. Open to the public.
10 locals recommend
Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Swim with Dolphins
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DrGO GO GO!!! AMAZING lagoon and dolphins are free to go at anytime but chose to stay in the lagoon because of their posh lifeystyle! If you don't want to pay to swim with the dolphins you can still enjoy them and all the turtles and fish that swim in this amazing hotel. Open to the public.
MOST popular tourist attration on island! Sign up for this once in a lifetime experience. Usually about $80-$100 per person. So worth it!!!
28 locals recommend
Manta Ray Night Dive
78-127 Ehukai StMOST popular tourist attration on island! Sign up for this once in a lifetime experience. Usually about $80-$100 per person. So worth it!!!
Food scene
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlDa Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveBEST POKE IN KONA!
Fish Hopper Kona
75-5683 Ali‘i DriveOcean Views! Good food! Good Mai Thais! 5-10 minute walk from condo.
7 locals recommend
Big Kahuna Beach Grill
75-5663 Palani RoadOcean Views! Good food! Good Mai Thais! 5-10 minute walk from condo.
Kona Coffee & Tea
74-5588 Palani RdYOU HAVE TO GO HERE!!!! Best coffee EVER! Walking distance ;)
Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwySuper close breakfast spot! Best Loco Moco in town!
Grab a drink or some food at the hotel pool area right in front of the popular Kamakahonu beach. Makes for a fun day! Resort life without the price ;)
28 locals recommend
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani RdGrab a drink or some food at the hotel pool area right in front of the popular Kamakahonu beach. Makes for a fun day! Resort life without the price ;)
$5 Mai Tais all day, everyday!!! Restaurant and sports bar near the water.
36 locals recommend
Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Ali‘i Dr$5 Mai Tais all day, everyday!!! Restaurant and sports bar near the water.
Our personal favorite restaurant. Tiki torches, eat on the sand, live music and hula dancers (depending on the day). Get the Hawaii experience!
162 locals recommend
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdOur personal favorite restaurant. Tiki torches, eat on the sand, live music and hula dancers (depending on the day). Get the Hawaii experience!
Kona Farmers Market
75-5767 Ali‘i DrCheeky Tiki - Kona
Best food in town! Good portions, quality food. Cute, Tropical outdoor seating area. Fantastic tropical drinks. 5+ minute walk from the condo.
66 locals recommend
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani RdBest food in town! Good portions, quality food. Cute, Tropical outdoor seating area. Fantastic tropical drinks. 5+ minute walk from the condo.
If you travel to the beaches in Waikoloa make sure to stop here to eat/ drink!!!! Great on the water, on the sand, dining. Fun for the kids too (they have a game yard area) Absolutely GORGEOUS scenery!!!
171 locals recommend
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlIf you travel to the beaches in Waikoloa make sure to stop here to eat/ drink!!!! Great on the water, on the sand, dining. Fun for the kids too (they have a game yard area) Absolutely GORGEOUS scenery!!!
Neighborhoods
Kailua