Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Sightseeing
Good place to have a beach bbq picnic at sunset. Easy access onto small beach and into the water. Lots of reef for snorkeling but currents can be strong on this point. Be sure to go with a buddy!
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Banyan Mart
76-6265 Ali‘i DrGood place to have a beach bbq picnic at sunset. Easy access onto small beach and into the water. Lots of reef for snorkeling but currents can be strong on this point. Be sure to go with a buddy!
Great place to boogie board, play volleyball in the sand, catch some rays! And yes, the sand does disappear here, typically in winter, exposing smooth lava rocks. Lifeguard here 7 days a week, 9-5.
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Disappearing Sands Beach
Great place to boogie board, play volleyball in the sand, catch some rays! And yes, the sand does disappear here, typically in winter, exposing smooth lava rocks. Lifeguard here 7 days a week, 9-5.
Great place to snorkel, learn to surf or paddleboard. You can also rent snorkel gear here, get a snack or have a bbq picnic. Public restrooms and showers available, Lifeguard on duty 7 days, 9am-5pm.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveGreat place to snorkel, learn to surf or paddleboard. You can also rent snorkel gear here, get a snack or have a bbq picnic. Public restrooms and showers available, Lifeguard on duty 7 days, 9am-5pm.
Other wise known as the Kailua Pier, this is the starting point for Ironman and many great water adventures. Good spot to paddle out and swim with dolphins and humpback whales when they're here.
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Kamakahonu Beach
Other wise known as the Kailua Pier, this is the starting point for Ironman and many great water adventures. Good spot to paddle out and swim with dolphins and humpback whales when they're here.
Last spot to rent a Kayak before heading down into Kealakekua bay. They'll get you totally set up for the time of your life. They also rent paddle boards down at the King Kam. in Kailua.
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Kona Boys, Inc.
79-7539 Hawaiʻi Belt RdLast spot to rent a Kayak before heading down into Kealakekua bay. They'll get you totally set up for the time of your life. They also rent paddle boards down at the King Kam. in Kailua.
Great place in town to hang out on the beach, easy protected spot to get in the water or rent a SUP from Kona Boys and paddle out with dolphins. Also a culturally significant area with Heiau.
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Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani RdGreat place in town to hang out on the beach, easy protected spot to get in the water or rent a SUP from Kona Boys and paddle out with dolphins. Also a culturally significant area with Heiau.
Departs from Keauhou Bay, fun boat to tour on for snorkel cruise in Kealakekua Bay. Lots of room to roam around and the boat has a high dive platform. Their sister boat; Hula Kai, a bit more intimate.
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Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StDeparts from Keauhou Bay, fun boat to tour on for snorkel cruise in Kealakekua Bay. Lots of room to roam around and the boat has a high dive platform. Their sister boat; Hula Kai, a bit more intimate.
A little secret of a state park, well worth taking a look. Very interesting history lesson as well as right next to 2 steps, a prime snorkeling spot to the north of the park.
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Keala O Keawe Road
Keala O Keawe RoadA little secret of a state park, well worth taking a look. Very interesting history lesson as well as right next to 2 steps, a prime snorkeling spot to the north of the park.
Friendly people, great coffee, fantastic tour. Coffee is harvested in the fall and winter and roasted fresh all year long. If you love coffee stop in for a sample or a lesson in coffee's complexities.
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Hula Daddy Kona Coffee LLC
74-4944 Mamalahoa HwyFriendly people, great coffee, fantastic tour. Coffee is harvested in the fall and winter and roasted fresh all year long. If you love coffee stop in for a sample or a lesson in coffee's complexities.
Great spot for a wedding or other formal party or reception. They generally offer tours from 11-3, (depending on occupancy) . Its a fantastic spot to stop and have a good look at the Kona coastline.
Holualoa Inn
76-5932 Mamalahoa HwyGreat spot for a wedding or other formal party or reception. They generally offer tours from 11-3, (depending on occupancy) . Its a fantastic spot to stop and have a good look at the Kona coastline.
A must see for kids of all ages. What a magical place, you learn about their habitat, eating, mating and sleeping behaviors. You also get to hold this amazing little creature at the end of the tour.
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Ocean Rider Inc
73-4388 Ilikai PlaceA must see for kids of all ages. What a magical place, you learn about their habitat, eating, mating and sleeping behaviors. You also get to hold this amazing little creature at the end of the tour.
Its a bit of a trek into this beach and well worth the effort. To drive in you need a 4wd otherwise its about a 2 mile hike across a hot lava field. Be prepared, go early, leave late and bring h2o.
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Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19Its a bit of a trek into this beach and well worth the effort. To drive in you need a 4wd otherwise its about a 2 mile hike across a hot lava field. Be prepared, go early, leave late and bring h2o.
Ahhhh, a long stretch of white sandy beach with room to roam and a little bit of shade. A great beach for boogie boarding when surf is up but be careful, this break can be gnarly when its crackin'.
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Hapuna Beach
Ahhhh, a long stretch of white sandy beach with room to roam and a little bit of shade. A great beach for boogie boarding when surf is up but be careful, this break can be gnarly when its crackin'.
Zip line or not, this spot is beautiful. If you're planning a trip to Hilo along the Hamakua coast, and its been raining as it often does, stop in for a walk around the gardens and see the waterfalls.
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Umauma Falls Zipline & Rappel Experience
31-313 Old Mamalahoa HwyZip line or not, this spot is beautiful. If you're planning a trip to Hilo along the Hamakua coast, and its been raining as it often does, stop in for a walk around the gardens and see the waterfalls.
Pristine white sand beaches, sparkling turquoise surf, clean bathrooms and not enough parking. This beach is a favorite of many and its easy to see why. Usually closed on Wednesday for servicing.
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Kua Bay
Pristine white sand beaches, sparkling turquoise surf, clean bathrooms and not enough parking. This beach is a favorite of many and its easy to see why. Usually closed on Wednesday for servicing.
A beautiful beach of smooth pebble and rock surrounded by thorny Kiawe forest. Very yin/yang. Good spot to kite board/wind surf. One of only a few places you can legally camp along the Kohala coast.
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Kīholo Bay
A beautiful beach of smooth pebble and rock surrounded by thorny Kiawe forest. Very yin/yang. Good spot to kite board/wind surf. One of only a few places you can legally camp along the Kohala coast.
Come all the way to Hawaii and leave without seeing hot lava? No Way. This place is not to be missed for many reasons. Great hiking, live active volcano, lava tubes, craters, 4000ft.elev, dress warm.
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Volcano
Come all the way to Hawaii and leave without seeing hot lava? No Way. This place is not to be missed for many reasons. Great hiking, live active volcano, lava tubes, craters, 4000ft.elev, dress warm.
Beautiful spot to paddle out in a kayak or just watch to surf roll in. There is a small cafe next to the boat launch ramp and a small beach protected from the surf break. Good spot for the sunset.
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Keauhou Bay
Beautiful spot to paddle out in a kayak or just watch to surf roll in. There is a small cafe next to the boat launch ramp and a small beach protected from the surf break. Good spot for the sunset.
Just how much fun can you have on a boat? Captain Zodiac knows....
Tours to Kealakekua Bay departing daily from Honokohou harbor or Kailua Pier.
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Captain Zodiac
74-425 Kealakehe PkwyJust how much fun can you have on a boat? Captain Zodiac knows....
Tours to Kealakekua Bay departing daily from Honokohou harbor or Kailua Pier.
As far to the northeast as you can drive on this island. This valley begins a series of uninhabited valleys that end at Waipio. A fairly easy hike in and out of this valley a must see on a sunny day.
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Pololu Valley
As far to the northeast as you can drive on this island. This valley begins a series of uninhabited valleys that end at Waipio. A fairly easy hike in and out of this valley a must see on a sunny day.
This road has super easy beach access into a keiki pond. On Mon. and Wed. at 5pm a yoga class by donation, drive a little further and see cold water aquaculture plants like spirulina and lobster.
Natural Energy Laboratory
73-987 Makako Bay DrThis road has super easy beach access into a keiki pond. On Mon. and Wed. at 5pm a yoga class by donation, drive a little further and see cold water aquaculture plants like spirulina and lobster.
Tours, meals, all things vanilla including an education in this rare orchid. This farm is fantastic on so many levels, see for your self:
http://www.hawaiianvanilla.com
I highly recommend a visit.
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Hawaiian Vanilla Co.
43-2007 Paauilo Mauka RdTours, meals, all things vanilla including an education in this rare orchid. This farm is fantastic on so many levels, see for your self:
http://www.hawaiianvanilla.com
I highly recommend a visit.
Even if you cant make it to the gardens at least take a drive along the 4 mile scenic route that takes you to this spot near Onomea bay. Feels like tropical "old Hawaii" with streams and waterfalls.
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyEven if you cant make it to the gardens at least take a drive along the 4 mile scenic route that takes you to this spot near Onomea bay. Feels like tropical "old Hawaii" with streams and waterfalls.
My absolute favorite farmers market in the area. Its on Sundays from 9am-3pm. There are a wide variety of booths offering fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods, fresh baked bread, artists, artisans
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Pure Kona Green Market
82-6160 Mamalahoa HwyMy absolute favorite farmers market in the area. Its on Sundays from 9am-3pm. There are a wide variety of booths offering fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods, fresh baked bread, artists, artisans
If your goal is to swim with dolphins then going on a cruise with this company would be a great place to begin. Departing daily from Keauhou at 8 am. Tours last 4 hours, returning to the harbor at 12
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Dolphin Discoveries
If your goal is to swim with dolphins then going on a cruise with this company would be a great place to begin. Departing daily from Keauhou at 8 am. Tours last 4 hours, returning to the harbor at 12
Whether you want to go to Mauna Kea summit or into the jungle, Hawaii Forest and Trail can take you there. They have experienced guides and a wide variety or tours. See them at www.hawaii-forest.com
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Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters
73-5593 Olowalu StWhether you want to go to Mauna Kea summit or into the jungle, Hawaii Forest and Trail can take you there. They have experienced guides and a wide variety or tours. See them at www.hawaii-forest.com
If you have a 4wd vehicle you can drive to the top (weather permitting). Otherwise be prepared to stop at the visitors center at 9200 ft. Amazing star gazing, hiking, even snow boarding in winter.
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Mauna Kea
If you have a 4wd vehicle you can drive to the top (weather permitting). Otherwise be prepared to stop at the visitors center at 9200 ft. Amazing star gazing, hiking, even snow boarding in winter.
The beach here is not stellar (good for Keiki). However, from the south end of the park there's a trail to one that is. Follow it to a little, lesser known beach called Mau'umae. Beautiful easy hike.
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Spencer Beach Park
62-3461 Kawaihae RoadThe beach here is not stellar (good for Keiki). However, from the south end of the park there's a trail to one that is. Follow it to a little, lesser known beach called Mau'umae. Beautiful easy hike.
Food Scene
The original source for poke made fresh daily, a place you wont soon forget. Poke is raw seafood prepared and marinated in a variety of different sauces. Broke da mouth delicious!
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Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveThe original source for poke made fresh daily, a place you wont soon forget. Poke is raw seafood prepared and marinated in a variety of different sauces. Broke da mouth delicious!
About half way to town from the house, opens at 6:30am. Good coffee at a fair price, tasty smoothies, breakfast munchies on the go. Allow yourself lots of time, service can be slow.
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Green Flash Coffee
75-6000 Ali‘i DrAbout half way to town from the house, opens at 6:30am. Good coffee at a fair price, tasty smoothies, breakfast munchies on the go. Allow yourself lots of time, service can be slow.
Fantastic place for a slice of pizza, delicious salads, scrumptious baked goods. Organic and local when available, family operated.
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Evolution Bakery & Cafe
75-5722 Hanama PlFantastic place for a slice of pizza, delicious salads, scrumptious baked goods. Organic and local when available, family operated.
Kona Brew Pub, not to be missed if you love craft beers. Definitely check them out for some tasty pints. Fun spot for locals and visitors, occasional live music or events happening.
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlKona Brew Pub, not to be missed if you love craft beers. Definitely check them out for some tasty pints. Fun spot for locals and visitors, occasional live music or events happening.
Yummy Asian fusion restaurant. Fair prices, fresh food, friendly people. I eat here about once a week and it is consistently good. I highly recommend it, especially if you like Thai or Korean food.
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Lemongrass Bistro
75-5742 Kuakini HwyYummy Asian fusion restaurant. Fair prices, fresh food, friendly people. I eat here about once a week and it is consistently good. I highly recommend it, especially if you like Thai or Korean food.
The only Indian restaurant in Kona and right at the waters edge. Tucked back in Waterfront Row this tiny place is usually packed. Food is delicious. Very reasonable prices considering the location.
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Kamana Kitchen
75-5770 Ali‘i DrThe only Indian restaurant in Kona and right at the waters edge. Tucked back in Waterfront Row this tiny place is usually packed. Food is delicious. Very reasonable prices considering the location.
Fresh, local, organic and delicious. Located just a few minutes away at a higher elevation in beautiful Holualoa. Outdoor seating only so dress appropriately. Reservations recommended. 808-322-2233
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Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
765897 Kona Belt RdFresh, local, organic and delicious. Located just a few minutes away at a higher elevation in beautiful Holualoa. Outdoor seating only so dress appropriately. Reservations recommended. 808-322-2233
Great Sushi, delicious Japanese/ Pacific rim fusion restaurant.
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Kenichi Pacific
6831 Ali‘i DrGreat Sushi, delicious Japanese/ Pacific rim fusion restaurant.
Excellent Thai food, no liquor license but you can bring your own from outside source or enjoy a pot of of their ono jasmine tea. Usually very busy, especially at lunchtime so don't be in a rush.
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Original Thai Cuisine LLC
75-5629 Kuakini HwyExcellent Thai food, no liquor license but you can bring your own from outside source or enjoy a pot of of their ono jasmine tea. Usually very busy, especially at lunchtime so don't be in a rush.
Wonderful place to grab a sandwich if you're on the road to Captain Cook or the City of Refuge. Fresh baked bread, good breakfasts, usually very busy so enjoy the view. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyWonderful place to grab a sandwich if you're on the road to Captain Cook or the City of Refuge. Fresh baked bread, good breakfasts, usually very busy so enjoy the view. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Locally grown ingredients, creative menu, delicious meals. Definitely make a reservation and bring cash, no checks or credit cards accepted.
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Keei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt RdLocally grown ingredients, creative menu, delicious meals. Definitely make a reservation and bring cash, no checks or credit cards accepted.
Coffee, beer, wine, smoothies & juices, fresh baked goodies and a few more substantial items like veggie burgers, hummus and pita bread. Primarily vegetarian dishes.
Alii Buzz - Coffee & Cafe
75-5669 Ali‘i DrCoffee, beer, wine, smoothies & juices, fresh baked goodies and a few more substantial items like veggie burgers, hummus and pita bread. Primarily vegetarian dishes.
Super fun place to go for dinner, excellent locally grown organic cuisine, unique menu, dancing and live music. Open Th-Su 5:30pm-close. Reservations recommended call 808-882-7771 or on their website.
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Blue Dragon Restaurant and Coastal Cuisine
61-3616 Kawaihae RdSuper fun place to go for dinner, excellent locally grown organic cuisine, unique menu, dancing and live music. Open Th-Su 5:30pm-close. Reservations recommended call 808-882-7771 or on their website.
Feeling like sushi? If you find yourself in beautiful little Hawi town be sure to check this place out. Its been around for years and has an solid reputation for great food.
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Sushi Rock Restaurant
55-3435 Akoni Pule HwyFeeling like sushi? If you find yourself in beautiful little Hawi town be sure to check this place out. Its been around for years and has an solid reputation for great food.
This food truck roams around the west side from Hawi to Captain Cook. If you see them definitely grab a fresh snack on the go. They also have a restaurant across street, just above Costco. Ono grindz.
Lotus Cafe Fresh Express Food Truck
This food truck roams around the west side from Hawi to Captain Cook. If you see them definitely grab a fresh snack on the go. They also have a restaurant across street, just above Costco. Ono grindz.
The highest brewery in Hawaii, a great spot to stop on your way back from Waipio Valley for some good Mexican food and great local brew. Live music on weekends. Its chilly up there, bring a hoodie!
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Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyThe highest brewery in Hawaii, a great spot to stop on your way back from Waipio Valley for some good Mexican food and great local brew. Live music on weekends. Its chilly up there, bring a hoodie!
Tex Drive in is famous for it's Malasadas, a Portugese style donut without a hole. You can get them filled with guava, chocolate creme or plain rolled in sugar. Also free botanical gardens to roam.
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Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StTex Drive in is famous for it's Malasadas, a Portugese style donut without a hole. You can get them filled with guava, chocolate creme or plain rolled in sugar. Also free botanical gardens to roam.
One of the last stops before you get to Waipio Valley. Cozy little family run restaurant with good vibes, ono fill the belly Italian grindz, great coffee and broke da mouth locally made ice cream.
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Cafe il Mondo
45-3580 Mamane StOne of the last stops before you get to Waipio Valley. Cozy little family run restaurant with good vibes, ono fill the belly Italian grindz, great coffee and broke da mouth locally made ice cream.
"Best Thai food I have ever eaten outside of Thailand" said my traveler friend...and I agree. I never miss a meal from here when I'm at the volcano. Only open for dinner and it gets packed, go early.
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Thai Thai Bistro and Bar
19-4084 Old Volcano Rd"Best Thai food I have ever eaten outside of Thailand" said my traveler friend...and I agree. I never miss a meal from here when I'm at the volcano. Only open for dinner and it gets packed, go early.
Not to be missed if you're up at the volcano. Hearty stick to yer ribs food in a historic building in Volcano Village. Culinary influences from northern Europe, fresh baked bread, scrumptious desserts
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Kilauea Lodge Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano RdNot to be missed if you're up at the volcano. Hearty stick to yer ribs food in a historic building in Volcano Village. Culinary influences from northern Europe, fresh baked bread, scrumptious desserts
Breakfast on the bay you say? Well known for its fish tacos and great view of Kamakahonu Bay. Start the morning off with a swim in the bay then top it off with a tropical treat from Splasher's Grill.
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Splashers Grill
75-5663 Palani RdBreakfast on the bay you say? Well known for its fish tacos and great view of Kamakahonu Bay. Start the morning off with a swim in the bay then top it off with a tropical treat from Splasher's Grill.
Located in a gorgeous building made of various timbers, a real feast for the eyes as well as great food. A local gathering spot hosting community events like open mic night, poetry slams., live music.
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Red Water Cafe
65-1299 Kawaihae RdLocated in a gorgeous building made of various timbers, a real feast for the eyes as well as great food. A local gathering spot hosting community events like open mic night, poetry slams., live music.
Hungry for the big bruddah breakfast? Bring your appetite because they serve up a huge plate of food and this place is always packed......Literally. Not for the health conscious but oh, so ono grindz.
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Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdHungry for the big bruddah breakfast? Bring your appetite because they serve up a huge plate of food and this place is always packed......Literally. Not for the health conscious but oh, so ono grindz.
Breakfast by the sea with live music daily. This busy little cafe opens at 6:30am and closes long after dark. Good spot for a decent meal at a pretty fair price. Usually long lines for coffee here.
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Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrBreakfast by the sea with live music daily. This busy little cafe opens at 6:30am and closes long after dark. Good spot for a decent meal at a pretty fair price. Usually long lines for coffee here.
I absolutely love this restaurant for so many reasons. Casual ambiance, consistently great food, a varietal menu including fresh sushi, local free range grass fed beef, organic vegetables. Must eat.
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Hilo Bay Cafe
123 Lihiwai StI absolutely love this restaurant for so many reasons. Casual ambiance, consistently great food, a varietal menu including fresh sushi, local free range grass fed beef, organic vegetables. Must eat.
Very unsuspecting location, you'd never know you're in Hawaii when you enter the building. The Cuisine is traditional and scrumptious. This place is intimate and always packed. Reservations required.
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La Bourgogne French Restaurant
77-6400 Nalani StVery unsuspecting location, you'd never know you're in Hawaii when you enter the building. The Cuisine is traditional and scrumptious. This place is intimate and always packed. Reservations required.
Original, delicious and local this place is a must stop if you're hungry for some fresh ono grindz. The ambiance is charming and the service friendly in this family restaurant. Open M-Sat 11-8 Su 11-4
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Rebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt RdOriginal, delicious and local this place is a must stop if you're hungry for some fresh ono grindz. The ambiance is charming and the service friendly in this family restaurant. Open M-Sat 11-8 Su 11-4
Another yummy choice for home cooked style food like mac and cheese, paninis, burgers, banana bread and cheesecake. Usually only a couple of people working at a time so be patient, its worth the wait.
Mahina Cafe
82-6123 Mamalahoa HwyAnother yummy choice for home cooked style food like mac and cheese, paninis, burgers, banana bread and cheesecake. Usually only a couple of people working at a time so be patient, its worth the wait.
Winners of the best burger award for sure. Made with locally raised, grass fed beef, fresh baked buns and your choice of the all goodies. The view from the lanai is spectacular and not to be missed.
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Annie's Island Fresh Burgers
79-7460 Hawaiʻi Belt RdWinners of the best burger award for sure. Made with locally raised, grass fed beef, fresh baked buns and your choice of the all goodies. The view from the lanai is spectacular and not to be missed.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Raw Gluten-Free and Macrobiotic. This should say it all but sometimes it hard to find the words to describe amazing flavor sensations. Highly recommended by conscious eaters.
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Under the Bodhi Tree
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrVegetarian, Vegan and Raw Gluten-Free and Macrobiotic. This should say it all but sometimes it hard to find the words to describe amazing flavor sensations. Highly recommended by conscious eaters.
I'm pretty sure that there's one in every major city or resort area so not much new I can tell you about this location. If you love red meat this is heaven. Rave reviews with the locals, ono grindz.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrI'm pretty sure that there's one in every major city or resort area so not much new I can tell you about this location. If you love red meat this is heaven. Rave reviews with the locals, ono grindz.
Connor Butler is the Executive Chef at this location. Roy's is a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike. Serving up uniquely crafted pacific rim cuisine, fine wines and lots of aloha.
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Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrConnor Butler is the Executive Chef at this location. Roy's is a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike. Serving up uniquely crafted pacific rim cuisine, fine wines and lots of aloha.
Shopping
Close to the beach, this company is a perennial supporter of community events and surf competitions, especially for the Keiki (children) .
Miller's Surf and Sport
75-5660 Kopiko StClose to the beach, this company is a perennial supporter of community events and surf competitions, especially for the Keiki (children) .
Casa-De-Emdeko
75-6082 Ali‘i DrConvenience store near the beach and Rivieras salt water pool.
For that last minute thing you forgot to bring to just about anything Hawaiiana from beach towels to calendars.
Kmart
For that last minute thing you forgot to bring to just about anything Hawaiiana from beach towels to calendars.
Good prices on beer and wine. Is a CVS store so all basic drug store needs and some Hawaiian da kine things. Two locations, one in Keauhou by KTA and the other in town by Sac N Save.
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Longs Drugs
78 6831 Ali‘i DrGood prices on beer and wine. Is a CVS store so all basic drug store needs and some Hawaiian da kine things. Two locations, one in Keauhou by KTA and the other in town by Sac N Save.
Need a new pair of sunglasses? How about some hiking shoes? Standard fare for Sports Authority, pretty good selection.
Sports Authority Sporting Goods
Need a new pair of sunglasses? How about some hiking shoes? Standard fare for Sports Authority, pretty good selection.
Bike repairs, rentals and all the gear you could need for a ride.
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Bike Works Kona
75-5660 Kopiko StBike repairs, rentals and all the gear you could need for a ride.
Seems everybody needs to make at least one trip..... Great prices on everything as usual, lots of things made in Hawaii inside.
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Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StSeems everybody needs to make at least one trip..... Great prices on everything as usual, lots of things made in Hawaii inside.
Closest place to Pine trees to grab some food or beverages.
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Matsuyama Food Mart
73-4354 Hawaiʻi Belt RdClosest place to Pine trees to grab some food or beverages.
The name says it all! Fashionable and usually reasonably priced beach wear and resort attire for women.
Mermaids Swimwear
75-5744 Ali‘i DrThe name says it all! Fashionable and usually reasonably priced beach wear and resort attire for women.
Who doesn't love ROSS? Typically a great selection of things Hawaiian and loads of other things you never knew you needed.
Ross Dress for Less
74-5454 Makala BlvdWho doesn't love ROSS? Typically a great selection of things Hawaiian and loads of other things you never knew you needed.
Good selection of natural remedies, vitamin supplements, protein powders, energy drinks and bars.
The Vitamin Shoppe
74-5452 Makala BlvdGood selection of natural remedies, vitamin supplements, protein powders, energy drinks and bars.
Smoke ware to lounge wear, a great variety in this "locally grown" emporium.
Cloud 9 Emporium & Gifts
73-5574 Maiau StSmoke ware to lounge wear, a great variety in this "locally grown" emporium.
Everything you need for a dive, including instruction for certification.
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Jack's Diving Locker
75-5813 Ali‘i DrEverything you need for a dive, including instruction for certification.
Moses, the owner and artist of this gallery creates some of the most beautifully unique pieces of jewelry i've seen on this island. Don't miss it on your way to Hawi.
Mountain Gold Jewelers
61-3665 Akoni Pule HwyMoses, the owner and artist of this gallery creates some of the most beautifully unique pieces of jewelry i've seen on this island. Don't miss it on your way to Hawi.
Great spot to easily roll up to and have a beach picnic or catch some waves. Not so good for swimming but a good spot for a shore dive at the north end of the beach. Has pavillions, bbqs and bathrooms
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Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
75-5560 Kuakini HwyGreat spot to easily roll up to and have a beach picnic or catch some waves. Not so good for swimming but a good spot for a shore dive at the north end of the beach. Has pavillions, bbqs and bathrooms
Need Hawaiian kine slippahs, sunglasses or maybe a surfboard? Oshimas has all the gear you need for a day at the beach. 2 Locations, one in Kona the other in Kainaleau.
Oshima Surf & Skate
79-7396 Hawaiʻi Belt RdNeed Hawaiian kine slippahs, sunglasses or maybe a surfboard? Oshimas has all the gear you need for a day at the beach. 2 Locations, one in Kona the other in Kainaleau.
For that last minute anything and just about every kind of souvenir you can imagine. Good selection of cold drinks, beach towels, t- shirts, sunglasses, grass mats, snacks, you name it they have it.
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ABC STORES
75-5744 Ali‘i DrFor that last minute anything and just about every kind of souvenir you can imagine. Good selection of cold drinks, beach towels, t- shirts, sunglasses, grass mats, snacks, you name it they have it.
Same same but different as the saying goes. Target has everything from dog food to human food, toothbrushes to toothpicks. Starbucks coffee store located inside (arg.) makes it just like the mainland.
CVS Pharmacy
74-5455 Makala BlvdSame same but different as the saying goes. Target has everything from dog food to human food, toothbrushes to toothpicks. Starbucks coffee store located inside (arg.) makes it just like the mainland.
Locally made jewelry, and other treasures. Unique garments in limited quantities and sizes. A few different shoes and sandals. Darling little gem in the Queens shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort area.
Persimmon Boutique
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrLocally made jewelry, and other treasures. Unique garments in limited quantities and sizes. A few different shoes and sandals. Darling little gem in the Queens shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort area.
Its hard for me to resist a cute little botique and this one is right at the top. Located in the sweet little town of Kainaleu with many other adorable locally owned shops, restaurants and galleries.
Lucky Cat
79-7401 Hawaiʻi Belt RdIts hard for me to resist a cute little botique and this one is right at the top. Located in the sweet little town of Kainaleu with many other adorable locally owned shops, restaurants and galleries.
Yet another charming little botique featuring locally crafted jewelry and super stylish casual island girl clothing, many from local designers. Now with two locations, in Banyon Mall and on Wailua St.
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Pueo Boutique
75-5729 Ali‘i DrYet another charming little botique featuring locally crafted jewelry and super stylish casual island girl clothing, many from local designers. Now with two locations, in Banyon Mall and on Wailua St.
Entertainment & Activities
Local community market place with lots of arts and artifacts. Complete with a post office where you can mail a painted coconut to a loved one back home. Easy access on Alii dr., lots of free parking.
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Alii Gardens Marketplace
75-6129 Ali‘i DrLocal community market place with lots of arts and artifacts. Complete with a post office where you can mail a painted coconut to a loved one back home. Easy access on Alii dr., lots of free parking.
Good activity if you want to get out of the sun. This 10 plex shows movies 7 days a week starting at around 10 am. Located in between K-Mart and Macy's at the Makalapua Shopping Center.
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Regal Makalapua
74-5469 Kamakaeha AveGood activity if you want to get out of the sun. This 10 plex shows movies 7 days a week starting at around 10 am. Located in between K-Mart and Macy's at the Makalapua Shopping Center.
Bowling, karaoke, video games, concerts, cold brew on tap..... An indoor playground for kids and adults. Great place to go when you want something more interactive than sitting at the bar.
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KBXtreme Premier Entertainment Center
75-5591 Palani RdBowling, karaoke, video games, concerts, cold brew on tap..... An indoor playground for kids and adults. Great place to go when you want something more interactive than sitting at the bar.
Essentials
Good selection of local products, Small organic foods section, good selection of craft beers
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Sack N Save Kona
75-5595 Palani RdGood selection of local products, Small organic foods section, good selection of craft beers
Good wine and sake selections
small but decent and affordable organic vegetables, lots of local products.
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KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdGood wine and sake selections
small but decent and affordable organic vegetables, lots of local products.
Nice alternative to the Palani rd. location, especially when you dont want to deal with the traffic in town. This location also has a better selection of gourmet foods.
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KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdNice alternative to the Palani rd. location, especially when you dont want to deal with the traffic in town. This location also has a better selection of gourmet foods.
This store is huge, for Kona anyway. Good selection of beer, wine and spirits and quite a bit of tasty cheese offerings. Good bakery. Otherwise it is standard fare for Safeway.
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Safeway
75-971 Henry StThis store is huge, for Kona anyway. Good selection of beer, wine and spirits and quite a bit of tasty cheese offerings. Good bakery. Otherwise it is standard fare for Safeway.
Its the only "Natural" foods store in Kona. At least for now. Small but diverse, good size bulk section and many locally produced items. Hot bar every day. Fridays are 20% off on certain products.
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Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala BlvdIts the only "Natural" foods store in Kona. At least for now. Small but diverse, good size bulk section and many locally produced items. Hot bar every day. Fridays are 20% off on certain products.
Free wine tasting on Friday afternoons, great selection of wines, specialty cheeses and beers, hard liquor.
Westside Wines
75-5660 Kopiko StFree wine tasting on Friday afternoons, great selection of wines, specialty cheeses and beers, hard liquor.
The best food market for miles, extensive deli and gourmet foods, hulihuli chicken, local produce, hawaiian kine treats and gifts, pretty good selection of organic foods, wines, liquors and beers.
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Foodland Waimea
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThe best food market for miles, extensive deli and gourmet foods, hulihuli chicken, local produce, hawaiian kine treats and gifts, pretty good selection of organic foods, wines, liquors and beers.
This food store is a little hidden, up the hill behind the Ace Hardware in Captain Cook. Definitely worth a stop in for some cold beverages, deli snacks or good selection and fair prices on groceries.
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ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyThis food store is a little hidden, up the hill behind the Ace Hardware in Captain Cook. Definitely worth a stop in for some cold beverages, deli snacks or good selection and fair prices on groceries.
On Tuesdays and Fridays this farm open their gates to the community from 2pm to 5pm. A fantastic selection of local produce and fine delicacies like white honey awaits. Come early and expect a line.
Kekela Farms
64-604 Mana RdOn Tuesdays and Fridays this farm open their gates to the community from 2pm to 5pm. A fantastic selection of local produce and fine delicacies like white honey awaits. Come early and expect a line.
My favorite natural food store on the island. Its obvious these folks have been doing this for a while. Huge bulk foods section, great variety of locally grown and crafted products, good mix of stock.
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Abundant Life Natural Foods
292 Kamehameha AveMy favorite natural food store on the island. Its obvious these folks have been doing this for a while. Huge bulk foods section, great variety of locally grown and crafted products, good mix of stock.
Drinks & Nightlife
Java on the Rocks in the morning and Huggos by night. Cell phone free zone for good coffee and breakfast opens at 6am, great place to enjoy happy hour, amazing sunsets and live music on the weekends.
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdJava on the Rocks in the morning and Huggos by night. Cell phone free zone for good coffee and breakfast opens at 6am, great place to enjoy happy hour, amazing sunsets and live music on the weekends.
Mai Tai's anyone? A perennial favorite, they make award winning ones at Dons. The bar is beautiful, a gorgeous spot to watch the night time surf break, live music on weekends.
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Don the Beachcomber
75-5852 Ali‘i DrMai Tai's anyone? A perennial favorite, they make award winning ones at Dons. The bar is beautiful, a gorgeous spot to watch the night time surf break, live music on weekends.
Great spot to catch a glimpse of the manta rays swimming at night. Right on the water at Keauhou Bay inside the Sheraton. Oceanside seating with table side firepits, delicious but expensive coctails.
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Rays On The Bay
78-128 Ehukai StGreat spot to catch a glimpse of the manta rays swimming at night. Right on the water at Keauhou Bay inside the Sheraton. Oceanside seating with table side firepits, delicious but expensive coctails.
Dozens of different beers on tap, big screen hdtvs for the game, live music and dancing on the weekend. Traditional pub fare, great ocean view from lanai seating. Located in Coconut Grove Mkt. Pl.
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Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrDozens of different beers on tap, big screen hdtvs for the game, live music and dancing on the weekend. Traditional pub fare, great ocean view from lanai seating. Located in Coconut Grove Mkt. Pl.
Great spot to catch the sunset and imbibe in a tropical beverage. Outdoor seating with individual fire pits. Food is standard fare for chain restaurant. Serving pacific rim cuisine.
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Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i DrGreat spot to catch the sunset and imbibe in a tropical beverage. Outdoor seating with individual fire pits. Food is standard fare for chain restaurant. Serving pacific rim cuisine.
Not really a bar but a tasting room.Tucked back in the industrial part of Hilo, in an unsuspecting warehouse is this little gem serving up samples of some delicious local craft beer. Worth a pitstop.
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Hilo Brewing Company
275 E Kawili StNot really a bar but a tasting room.Tucked back in the industrial part of Hilo, in an unsuspecting warehouse is this little gem serving up samples of some delicious local craft beer. Worth a pitstop.
Everything Else
Kailua-Kona Public Library
75-138 Hualalai Rdwifi with a computer, copiers, printers if you need.
Best Massage EVER. Shavan is a master healer. Definitely recommend going for the 90 minute treatment.
Nurturing Therapeutics Massage
75-5699 Ali‘i DrBest Massage EVER. Shavan is a master healer. Definitely recommend going for the 90 minute treatment.
Great Spot to catch or watch the surf. A little tricky to get into from the south. From the highway go to NEHLA and make a u turn come back about .5 mi. till you see entrance.
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Pine Trees Surfing Beach
Great Spot to catch or watch the surf. A little tricky to get into from the south. From the highway go to NEHLA and make a u turn come back about .5 mi. till you see entrance.
Closest place to the house to get variety of beers, wines and other items you may need in a pinch like a dozen eggs, a baseball hat, a deck of cards, you get the idea....
Sunset Mini Mart
77-6425 Kuakini HwyClosest place to the house to get variety of beers, wines and other items you may need in a pinch like a dozen eggs, a baseball hat, a deck of cards, you get the idea....
KONA AIRPORT TAXI
In the event you need a ride to or from the airport.
Have something you need shipped? This is the primary location in town but they are also located at the Alii gardens marketplace. in Holualoa across from Pauls Place and in Keauhou shopping center.
US Post Office
74-5577 Palani RdHave something you need shipped? This is the primary location in town but they are also located at the Alii gardens marketplace. in Holualoa across from Pauls Place and in Keauhou shopping center.
This is where the majority of whale watching and charter fishing boats depart from. A great place to grab a cold drink and watch the boats cruise in and out of the harbor, a small beach and heiau too.
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Kona Diving Company Hale Kai Boat
277 Kealakehe PkwyThis is where the majority of whale watching and charter fishing boats depart from. A great place to grab a cold drink and watch the boats cruise in and out of the harbor, a small beach and heiau too.
Hopefully no emergencies but if you need it.....this location is the closest to the house.
Urgent Care of Kona
77-311 Sunset DrHopefully no emergencies but if you need it.....this location is the closest to the house.
Ileana Sanchez Anderson-Associates
78-6831 Ali‘i DrDoctor at Keauhou Urgent Care
Aloha Kona Urgent Care
75-5995 Kuakini HwyThis location is in Kailua town.
In the event of an non emergent situation. Otherwise please call 911 if it is an emergency.
Honolulu Police Department Kailua Substation
219 Kuulei RdIn the event of an non emergent situation. Otherwise please call 911 if it is an emergency.
If you have a serious medical emergency and are in the north island area. This is the hospital of choice.
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North Hawaii Community Hospital, an Affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems
67-1125 Mamalahoa HwyIf you have a serious medical emergency and are in the north island area. This is the hospital of choice.
Hopefully you'll never need emergency services while visiting our beautiful island but just in case you do, this hospital is in South Kona near Captain Cook. It is the closest hospital to our home.
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Kona Community Hospital
79-1019 Haukapila StHopefully you'll never need emergency services while visiting our beautiful island but just in case you do, this hospital is in South Kona near Captain Cook. It is the closest hospital to our home.
Kailua Fire Station
74-5537 Palani RdAnother location for emergency services, located right in Kona town.
If you find yourself in the north Island and need a massage or maybe you just want a reprieve from the sun check out this peaceful space. It's simply relaxing with just enough luxury. 808-882-7791
Blue Dragon Bodywork
61-3616 Kawaihae Road If you find yourself in the north Island and need a massage or maybe you just want a reprieve from the sun check out this peaceful space. It's simply relaxing with just enough luxury. 808-882-7791
Just in case you fly into Hilo and are departing from Kona. The airport is approximately 11 miles north of our home. Average travel time to the airport from our home is 30 minutes at non peak hours.
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Kona International Airport
73-200 Kupipi StJust in case you fly into Hilo and are departing from Kona. The airport is approximately 11 miles north of our home. Average travel time to the airport from our home is 30 minutes at non peak hours.
Positively stunning location. Must have 4wd to get in or make the hike down the 20% grade, not for the feint of heart. Waterfalls, Taro patches, hiking, black sand beach, surfing, wild horses, Eden.
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Waipio Valley Lookout
Positively stunning location. Must have 4wd to get in or make the hike down the 20% grade, not for the feint of heart. Waterfalls, Taro patches, hiking, black sand beach, surfing, wild horses, Eden.
On Saturday mornings under the Banyon Tree in the center of town. A sweet local farmers market with organic produce, ono local grindz, artistic creations and a little bit of something for everyone.
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Hawi Farmers Market
55-514 Hawi RdOn Saturday mornings under the Banyon Tree in the center of town. A sweet local farmers market with organic produce, ono local grindz, artistic creations and a little bit of something for everyone.
Want to learn pole dancing while on your vacation? Not the typical yoga studio, classes daily in a variety of types of dance as well as yoga. Located next to Bike Works in the old industrial area.
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Yoga Hale
75-5725 Ali‘i DriveWant to learn pole dancing while on your vacation? Not the typical yoga studio, classes daily in a variety of types of dance as well as yoga. Located next to Bike Works in the old industrial area.