Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
It is located on Alii Drive overlooking Kailua Bay. It is fun to watch people swimming and paddle boarding. It is also located right where Iron Man happens every year!
60 locals recommend
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
It is located on Alii Drive overlooking Kailua Bay. It is fun to watch people swimming and paddle boarding. It is also located right where Iron Man happens every year!
This restaurant is located on the shoreline and it also has great food! The bar area offers entertainment.
162 locals recommend
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdThis restaurant is located on the shoreline and it also has great food! The bar area offers entertainment.
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlGreat place to try the local beer and pizza!
Known as Huggo's on Rocks to the locals. It offers food, cocktails and entertainment. You can eat while digging your toes in the sand or sit at a table on the concrete or even at the bar. It is located right at the shoreline.
149 locals recommend
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdKnown as Huggo's on Rocks to the locals. It offers food, cocktails and entertainment. You can eat while digging your toes in the sand or sit at a table on the concrete or even at the bar. It is located right at the shoreline.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place to enjoy dinner and entertainment. They have an eclectic variety of entertainment varying from Live music to Open Mic Night. It could be Salsa, Jazz or a little Rock-n-Roll and of course dancing if you so choose!
Gertrude's is located upstairs with a fabulous view of Kailua Bay.
60 locals recommend
Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i DriveThis is a great place to enjoy dinner and entertainment. They have an eclectic variety of entertainment varying from Live music to Open Mic Night. It could be Salsa, Jazz or a little Rock-n-Roll and of course dancing if you so choose!
Gertrude's is located upstairs with a fabulous view of Kailua Bay.
Parks & Nature
The locals refer to this as the "Place of Refuge". It is a must see.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160The locals refer to this as the "Place of Refuge". It is a must see.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Great place to snorkel for beginners and it is only 2-3 miles from the house.
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveGreat place to snorkel for beginners and it is only 2-3 miles from the house.
Essentials
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdHas wonderful selection of local vegetables and fruits.
Safeway
75-971 Henry StShopping
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StThis is a quaint little shopping center with just about everything you could possibly want...
83 locals recommend
Queens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrThis is a quaint little shopping center with just about everything you could possibly want...
Entertainment & Activities
Aloha Theatre
79-7384 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat place to see the local talent and wonderful plays.
Kahilu Theatre Foundation
67-1186 Lindsey RdPlays and live music.
Sightseeing
Rainbow Falls
Great place to see rainbows over the waterfalls
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdBeautiful Waterfalls.
If you ever wanted to swim with the Manta Rays, this is a must see!
50 locals recommend
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe PkwyIf you ever wanted to swim with the Manta Rays, this is a must see!
This is a beautiful garden this is filled with flowers and trees that leads down to the ocean. The view is breath taking. A must see.
If you love nature, I absolutely recommend adding this to your list of adventures!
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyThis is a beautiful garden this is filled with flowers and trees that leads down to the ocean. The view is breath taking. A must see.
If you love nature, I absolutely recommend adding this to your list of adventures!