Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Located just a walk away in town, Huggo's sits right on the ocean and has wonderful upscale food. They are also open for breakfast and have Huggo's on the Rocks which is an outdoor bar right on the ocean with lighter food and appetizers.
162 locals recommend
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdLocated just a walk away in town, Huggo's sits right on the ocean and has wonderful upscale food. They are also open for breakfast and have Huggo's on the Rocks which is an outdoor bar right on the ocean with lighter food and appetizers.
Wonderful if you love fresh fish. Located on the non ocean side of Ali'i Drive.
60 locals recommend
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Wonderful if you love fresh fish. Located on the non ocean side of Ali'i Drive.
Sightseeing
See lava flow at Volcanoes National Park located on the other side of the island. There are inside historical buildings with volcano information throughout the park. It's cold there so wear a jacket and tends to be rainy as well which brings BEAUTIFUL RAINBOWS!
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
See lava flow at Volcanoes National Park located on the other side of the island. There are inside historical buildings with volcano information throughout the park. It's cold there so wear a jacket and tends to be rainy as well which brings BEAUTIFUL RAINBOWS!
Take a trip up to Mauna Kea to see the beautiful Hawaiian sunset above the clouds and observatories' from different countries. Bring a heavy jacket and your 4 wheel drive or take a sightseeing tour that provides parkas. Very surreal! There is usually snow up there as well.
161 locals recommend
Mauna Kea
Take a trip up to Mauna Kea to see the beautiful Hawaiian sunset above the clouds and observatories' from different countries. Bring a heavy jacket and your 4 wheel drive or take a sightseeing tour that provides parkas. Very surreal! There is usually snow up there as well.
One of the most beautiful spots on the Big Island with a beautiful valley, black sand beach below and waterfalls. There are tours down in the Valley including horseback riding and other tours . You can see Maui from the top of the valley. There are also little cute shops along the way.
145 locals recommend
Waimea Valley
59-864 Kamehameha HwyOne of the most beautiful spots on the Big Island with a beautiful valley, black sand beach below and waterfalls. There are tours down in the Valley including horseback riding and other tours . You can see Maui from the top of the valley. There are also little cute shops along the way.
The largest waterfall on the island located in a natural rainforest. Take the scenic mile drive on the ocean side for more spectacular views.
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdThe largest waterfall on the island located in a natural rainforest. Take the scenic mile drive on the ocean side for more spectacular views.
Everything Else
Beach time! Go to one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii and sunbathe or play in the waves. There is also a hotel there that is beautiful and serves drinks and a bite to eat. Please note all beaches in Hawaii are public so all the hotels have to allow access to their beach but Hapuna has a public side as well
174 locals recommend
Hāpuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadBeach time! Go to one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii and sunbathe or play in the waves. There is also a hotel there that is beautiful and serves drinks and a bite to eat. Please note all beaches in Hawaii are public so all the hotels have to allow access to their beach but Hapuna has a public side as well
A great place to snorkel in the deep blue pacific ocean. This is for more advanced swimmers since the water is very deep.
A more kid friendly place to snorkel close by is a rocky beach on Ali'i Drive at mile marker 5. They have snorkel equipment at this small beach that you'll be sure to see huge Sea Turtles basking in the Sun on the rocks. The water here is not wavey, great for kids or beginners, and you won't beleive all the beautiful fish you can see by just walking into the ocean.
114 locals recommend
Two Step
A great place to snorkel in the deep blue pacific ocean. This is for more advanced swimmers since the water is very deep.
A more kid friendly place to snorkel close by is a rocky beach on Ali'i Drive at mile marker 5. They have snorkel equipment at this small beach that you'll be sure to see huge Sea Turtles basking in the Sun on the rocks. The water here is not wavey, great for kids or beginners, and you won't beleive all the beautiful fish you can see by just walking into the ocean.
Shopping
Costco is right on the way to town from the Kona Airport. If you are a member, it has the cheapest gas around and is a great spot to fill your tank up when on the way to the Airport for your rental car.
Close to town Safeway is an easy place to go.
153 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StCostco is right on the way to town from the Kona Airport. If you are a member, it has the cheapest gas around and is a great spot to fill your tank up when on the way to the Airport for your rental car.
Close to town Safeway is an easy place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar where you can sample beer from a local brewery and have a bite to eat. You can't buy beer here unless you buy a growler!
226 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlBar where you can sample beer from a local brewery and have a bite to eat. You can't buy beer here unless you buy a growler!