Bamboo House Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is an amazing place to snorkel, rent kayaks, swim, and explore the ocean!
89 locals recommend
Kealakekua Bay
This is an amazing place to snorkel, rent kayaks, swim, and explore the ocean!
Pololu Valley
This is about an hour and half south of the Airbnb. This is the way to green
Sand beach
8 locals recommend
South Point Road
South Point RoadThis is about an hour and half south of the Airbnb. This is the way to green
Sand beach
Green Sand Beach Trailhead
A beautiful bay and swim spot, 15 minutes from the highway and choicemart
39 locals recommend
Keauhou Bay
A beautiful bay and swim spot, 15 minutes from the highway and choicemart
The best place to rent kayaks for an amazing time in kealakekua bay. 15 mins down the hill to the blue ocean
7 locals recommend
Ehu and Kai Adventures
82-6009 Kahauloa RdThe best place to rent kayaks for an amazing time in kealakekua bay. 15 mins down the hill to the blue ocean
This is right next to a great diving and snorkeling spot known as Two Step. This is the city of refuge.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160This is right next to a great diving and snorkeling spot known as Two Step. This is the city of refuge.
Food scene
Our favorite local restaurant. Amazing food, staff, and Hawaii style vibe.
42 locals recommend
Keei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt RdOur favorite local restaurant. Amazing food, staff, and Hawaii style vibe.
This is a great coffee place on the way to Kailua Kona town. Watch out for long lines. Can call food in for faster on the go.
57 locals recommend
Kaya's Kawanui Inc
79-7300 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThis is a great coffee place on the way to Kailua Kona town. Watch out for long lines. Can call food in for faster on the go.
This is my favorite hawaiian food spot. They have the best Lau Lau (local Hawaiian plate) I’ve ever had. Highly recommend, this is a staple.
35 locals recommend
Kaaloa's Super J's
83-5409 Mamalahoa HwyThis is my favorite hawaiian food spot. They have the best Lau Lau (local Hawaiian plate) I’ve ever had. Highly recommend, this is a staple.
Black Rock Pizza
82-6127 Hawaiʻi Belt RoadGreat pizza spot, 5 minutes away
Neighborhoods
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
This is a beautiful town to visit on the way to the east side of the island, to the hamakua coast, or waipio valley lookout. It’s colder here because it’s higher elevation.
78 locals recommend
Waimea
This is a beautiful town to visit on the way to the east side of the island, to the hamakua coast, or waipio valley lookout. It’s colder here because it’s higher elevation.
Grocery store
These are the best places to get groceries and supplies for your stay
This is 5 minutes down the hill to the main highway, and has everything you need. Right next door to ace hardware!
76 locals recommend
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyThis is 5 minutes down the hill to the main highway, and has everything you need. Right next door to ace hardware!
Golf
The closest golf course. 20 minute drive from the house. Great place, with ocean views and good conditions. Great bar and food here
10 locals recommend
Kona Country Club
78-7000 Ali‘i DrThe closest golf course. 20 minute drive from the house. Great place, with ocean views and good conditions. Great bar and food here
Traveler advice
Getting around
Get a car!
It is very difficult to get around on the Big Island without your own wheels. We would highly recommend getting a rental car, or if you need a rental car, message us, we may have our turo car available for rent for you!!