Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Great Mexican food! Really close, just a quick walk across the street.
8 locals recommend
Habaneros Grill
75-5864 Walua RdGreat Mexican food! Really close, just a quick walk across the street.
Really delicious Italian food and beautiful views right on the water.
26 locals recommend
Mi's Waterfront Bistro
75-5770 Ali‘i DrReally delicious Italian food and beautiful views right on the water.
Organic, gluten free cafe located 15 minutes south of Studio Sakai in nearby Honalo. Our favorite stop for breakfast, coffee, kombucha, and handmade local crafts.
57 locals recommend
Kaya's Kawanui Inc
79-7300 Hawaiʻi Belt RdOrganic, gluten free cafe located 15 minutes south of Studio Sakai in nearby Honalo. Our favorite stop for breakfast, coffee, kombucha, and handmade local crafts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdGreat happy hour and views!
Located directly across the street from Studio Sakai, the Royal Kona is a great place to have sunset cocktails, listen to live music, or go to a luau show!
27 locals recommend
Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Ali‘i DrLocated directly across the street from Studio Sakai, the Royal Kona is a great place to have sunset cocktails, listen to live music, or go to a luau show!
Sightseeing
Beautiful trails, historic Hawaiian sights, and some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island!
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Beautiful trails, historic Hawaiian sights, and some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island!
Parks & Nature
Home to some of the best Kona coffee in town...and a great place for a farm tour.
43 locals recommend
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyHome to some of the best Kona coffee in town...and a great place for a farm tour.
Beautiful and majestic, Waipio Valley is a must see. Four wheel drive is required for the steep road down to the beach...one of the most beautiful places in all of Hawaii!
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
Beautiful and majestic, Waipio Valley is a must see. Four wheel drive is required for the steep road down to the beach...one of the most beautiful places in all of Hawaii!
Arts & Culture
Hulihe'e Palace
Located close to the Kona Pier along Alii Dr.
Small mountain town nestled just above Kailua Kona along the slopes of Hualalai, Holualoa is rich with coffee history. Great place to check out art galleries and small shops.
57 locals recommend
Holualoa
Small mountain town nestled just above Kailua Kona along the slopes of Hualalai, Holualoa is rich with coffee history. Great place to check out art galleries and small shops.
Shopping
Longs Drugs, KTA Grocery, movie theaters, restaurants, coffee shop, and a weekend farmers market make this a great place to shop and hang out.
58 locals recommend
Keauhou Shopping Center
78-6831 Ali‘i DrLongs Drugs, KTA Grocery, movie theaters, restaurants, coffee shop, and a weekend farmers market make this a great place to shop and hang out.
Sack n Save grocery, Longs Drugs, restaurants, bowling alley, cell phone stores, and coffee shops.
Lanihau Center
75-5595 Palani RdSack n Save grocery, Longs Drugs, restaurants, bowling alley, cell phone stores, and coffee shops.
Souvenirs, activities, and restaurants galore in this zone. Stroll around and grab a meal!
16 locals recommend
Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Ali‘i DrSouvenirs, activities, and restaurants galore in this zone. Stroll around and grab a meal!