Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Sightseeing
Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea at Sunset.
Hapuna Beach
Miles of white sand beach
Kua Bay
White sand beach close to Kailua Kona.
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetThe best farmer's market
On a clear morning, 360 degree view of four volcanos and Maui from top of the cinder cone.
11 locals recommend
Pu'u Wa'awa'a Cinder Cone State Park
71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt RdOn a clear morning, 360 degree view of four volcanos and Maui from top of the cinder cone.
Swim, hike, or kayak to Captain Cook Monument. Superb snorkeling.
55 locals recommend
Captain James Cook Monument
Swim, hike, or kayak to Captain Cook Monument. Superb snorkeling.
Snorkel at Two Steps right before entrance to the Place of Refuge
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Snorkel at Two Steps right before entrance to the Place of Refuge
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdNice walking trail, tropical vegetation
Wailuku River State Park
2-198 Rainbow DrIn Hilo town
Waipio Valley Shuttle
48-5416 Kukuihaele RdGreat vista
Punalu'u Black Sand beach
Ninole Loop RoadBlack sand beach and turtles
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyCoffee Tour
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
Coffee tour
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Step on land that is younger than you
Everything Else
Mary's favorite place on the entire island. Peaceful and enchanting.
140 locals recommend
Pololu Valley
Mary's favorite place on the entire island. Peaceful and enchanting.
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyViews and yummy food.
Essentials
Foodland Waimea
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdBest poke on the island. Ask for samples.
Food Scene
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StMalasadas! Hawaiian donut.
Village Burger Waimea
67 - 1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGrass fed beef burgers
Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdOversized breakfast. Do share a meal.
Overwhelming menu but pick something because it is all good.
83 locals recommend
Kens House of Pancakes
1730 Kamehameha AveOverwhelming menu but pick something because it is all good.
Cafe 100
969 Kilauea AveHome of the Locomoco.
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Sweet bread
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Great view and fish
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyCheck out the specials
Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i DrMary's favorite sushi place
Sansei
201 Waikōloa Beach DrOhhhhh, the panko crusted seared ahi roll
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrAll kinds of local food for a reasonable price.
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdChocolate cake..... banana cream pie....
BBQ
Pueo's Osteria, LLC
68-1820 Waikoloa RdOpen late. Italian comfort food
Teshima's Restaurant
79-7251 Hawaiʻi Belt RdTempura set meals
Manago Hotel Restaurant
82-6155 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGo back in time to 1950's, pork chops
Zippy's Hilo
111 E Puainako StApple turnovers, ox tail soup, all kinds of local food
Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyMicrobrew and Mexican food
Shopping
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveStrawberry mochi
Target
74-5455 Makala BlvdFor everything
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StGreat place to buy gifts to take home like mac nut chocolates