Mango Farm Guidebook
Food Scene
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyKeei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt RdKaya's Kawanui Inc
79-7300 Hawaiʻi Belt RdRebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt RdDelicious, locally-made ice cream! All sorts of local flavors, unique to Hawaii. Also checkout the pastry case !
27 locals recommend
Gypsea Gelato
79-7491 Hawaiʻi Belt RdDelicious, locally-made ice cream! All sorts of local flavors, unique to Hawaii. Also checkout the pastry case !
Oceanfront dining with fresh, homemade cocktails and locally inspired menu. Make reservations.
91 locals recommend
Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrOceanfront dining with fresh, homemade cocktails and locally inspired menu. Make reservations.
Some of the best local take out . You can sample all of their pokes, and add a crab/lobster cake to your poke bowl. Perfect for a dinner or lunch to pick up and take back to the house or down to the beach.
12 locals recommend
Kona Grill House
75-1027 Halekii StSome of the best local take out . You can sample all of their pokes, and add a crab/lobster cake to your poke bowl. Perfect for a dinner or lunch to pick up and take back to the house or down to the beach.
Lau Lau is a local favorite. Perfect for take-out. The pork lau lau is our personal favorite.
35 locals recommend
Kaaloa's Super J's
83-5409 Mamalahoa HwyLau Lau is a local favorite. Perfect for take-out. The pork lau lau is our personal favorite.
Date Night ~ Special Occasion! Located an hour from the Mango Farm at the 4 Seasons ($$$$) ocean-front mostly Italian restaurant. The food and overall experience is really special. If you can't get a reservation, the bar/lounge has first-come, first served seating, which we love and feel is a better experience to the more formal dining room. The lounge is epic, which consists of an outdoor dining area with oversized teak chairs and couches with oversized coffee tables. Ocean-front, relaxed and fun. They often have live Hawaiian music on the lawn. The menu is pricey, but if you're on a budget, stick with the pizzas (prosciutto, marscapone, arugala or the mushroom).
Consider a pre or post meal walk north or south of the restaurant which adds to the experience. You can even bring a bottle of wine or beers and sit in a lounge chair right on the beach (there are some both north and south of the restaurant)
The
28 locals recommend
Beach Tree Bar
72-100 Kaupulehu DrDate Night ~ Special Occasion! Located an hour from the Mango Farm at the 4 Seasons ($$$$) ocean-front mostly Italian restaurant. The food and overall experience is really special. If you can't get a reservation, the bar/lounge has first-come, first served seating, which we love and feel is a better experience to the more formal dining room. The lounge is epic, which consists of an outdoor dining area with oversized teak chairs and couches with oversized coffee tables. Ocean-front, relaxed and fun. They often have live Hawaiian music on the lawn. The menu is pricey, but if you're on a budget, stick with the pizzas (prosciutto, marscapone, arugala or the mushroom).
Consider a pre or post meal walk north or south of the restaurant which adds to the experience. You can even bring a bottle of wine or beers and sit in a lounge chair right on the beach (there are some both north and south of the restaurant)
The
A real treat, for special occasions ~ Upscale Dining $$$$. Asian Fusion, sushi, amazing cocktails. They also have some first come, first served bar seating if you cannot get a reservation. 1 hour from the Mango Farm, at the 4 Seasons. The grounds here are beautiful. Consider also taking a long walk when you are there, either north on a sandy beach or south on a long walking path.
ULU Ocean Grill
72-100 Ka'upulehu DriveA real treat, for special occasions ~ Upscale Dining $$$$. Asian Fusion, sushi, amazing cocktails. They also have some first come, first served bar seating if you cannot get a reservation. 1 hour from the Mango Farm, at the 4 Seasons. The grounds here are beautiful. Consider also taking a long walk when you are there, either north on a sandy beach or south on a long walking path.
A 1.5 hour drive from the farm, but worth it. Beautiful restaurant with incredible food. Our favorites are the radish salad (yes, just try it - you will LOVE) and the hay smoked Kampachi. They have some bar seating if you can't get reservations. $$$$
24 locals recommend
CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani DrA 1.5 hour drive from the farm, but worth it. Beautiful restaurant with incredible food. Our favorites are the radish salad (yes, just try it - you will LOVE) and the hay smoked Kampachi. They have some bar seating if you can't get reservations. $$$$
Parks & Nature
Honaunau Bay
Captain Cook Monument Trail
Napoopoo RoadWonderful beach to spend the day. Lots of shade, big trees, picnic tables. Fantastic snorkeling. You can walk out to the point to watch the sunset.
27 locals recommend
Manini Beach
Manini Beach RoadWonderful beach to spend the day. Lots of shade, big trees, picnic tables. Fantastic snorkeling. You can walk out to the point to watch the sunset.
Amazing snorkeling ~ there's often dolphins there, especially around the full moon.
114 locals recommend
Two Step
Amazing snorkeling ~ there's often dolphins there, especially around the full moon.
An awesome National Park that is 15 mins from the farm. There's a self-guided tour of the park, great hiking for miles and miles (down to Hookena) and an ocean front picnic area.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160An awesome National Park that is 15 mins from the farm. There's a self-guided tour of the park, great hiking for miles and miles (down to Hookena) and an ocean front picnic area.
Our local black sand beach, about 20 mins from the farm, heading South. Go to the far end of the beach for shade and the best access to the water. Often frequented by dolphins, this is a great place for a swim and to hang out for the day. Bring a picnic and stay for the day or catch an epic sunset.
12 locals recommend
Hookena Beach Road
Ho'okena Beach RoadOur local black sand beach, about 20 mins from the farm, heading South. Go to the far end of the beach for shade and the best access to the water. Often frequented by dolphins, this is a great place for a swim and to hang out for the day. Bring a picnic and stay for the day or catch an epic sunset.
Go for the day if you love hiking. We recommend the Kiluea Iki hike which will take you across the lava/moonscape and also thru the rainforest. It is really special and not too difficult. You can bring a picnic or go out to dinner in Volcano - the visitor center has a restaurant, and there's also Thai and Italian in the little town.
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Go for the day if you love hiking. We recommend the Kiluea Iki hike which will take you across the lava/moonscape and also thru the rainforest. It is really special and not too difficult. You can bring a picnic or go out to dinner in Volcano - the visitor center has a restaurant, and there's also Thai and Italian in the little town.
A perfect day trip up North. Bring a picnic or stop in Hawi for lunch before heading down to the Valley. It's about a 30 minute walk down into the valley - which has a black sand beach and Ironwood forest.
140 locals recommend
Pololu Valley
A perfect day trip up North. Bring a picnic or stop in Hawi for lunch before heading down to the Valley. It's about a 30 minute walk down into the valley - which has a black sand beach and Ironwood forest.
The easiest surf breaks on the Island. Checkout Kahaluu Surf for lessons. There's also great snorkeling on the southern part of the Bay with lots of Sea Turtles.
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveThe easiest surf breaks on the Island. Checkout Kahaluu Surf for lessons. There's also great snorkeling on the southern part of the Bay with lots of Sea Turtles.
The main white sand beach in Kona - in the winter the sand disappears, but in the spring/summer/fall, this is a fun and lively beach for advanced boogie boarding and playing in the waves. Be careful if the waves are big. Talk with the lifeguard if you have any questions.
181 locals recommend
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveThe main white sand beach in Kona - in the winter the sand disappears, but in the spring/summer/fall, this is a fun and lively beach for advanced boogie boarding and playing in the waves. Be careful if the waves are big. Talk with the lifeguard if you have any questions.
Essentials
Our local market and the best market on the west side of the Island. 10 mins from the house
76 locals recommend
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyOur local market and the best market on the west side of the Island. 10 mins from the house
Sunday's Farmers Market - 10 mins from the house. Fresh produce, fruits and veggies, prepared food and gifts to bring home!!
30 locals recommend
Pure Kona Green Market
82-6160 Mamalahoa HwySunday's Farmers Market - 10 mins from the house. Fresh produce, fruits and veggies, prepared food and gifts to bring home!!
The best boutique in Kona! Handmade treasures, gorgeous, inspired jewelry and beautiful clothes, homewares, leather purses / bags and shoes.
7 locals recommend
Quill & Feather
75-159 Lunapule RdThe best boutique in Kona! Handmade treasures, gorgeous, inspired jewelry and beautiful clothes, homewares, leather purses / bags and shoes.
Entertainment & Activities
Kona Boys, Inc.
79-7539 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThe best place to arrange a kayak tour of Kealakekua Bay !
Live music every night. Will open air vibe… If you like Latin music, make sure you check out Thursday night for a fun live band playing salsa, cha-cha and Bachata!
60 locals recommend
Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i DriveLive music every night. Will open air vibe… If you like Latin music, make sure you check out Thursday night for a fun live band playing salsa, cha-cha and Bachata!
Bucket list ! Swim with Manta Rays at night. This tour outfitter has great staff and they are easy to book with! 🏝
15 locals recommend
Sea Quest Hawaii
78-7138 Kaleiopapa StBucket list ! Swim with Manta Rays at night. This tour outfitter has great staff and they are easy to book with! 🏝
Great tours off the beaten path and up to Mauna Kea for star gazing too 💫
21 locals recommend
Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters
73-5593 Olowalu StGreat tours off the beaten path and up to Mauna Kea for star gazing too 💫