The Kona golf courses are famously beautiful and the deep-sea fishing is unbelievable. Make it a day in Kona with whale watching and water activities by snorkeling alongside dolphins and green sea turtles, or parasailing Kona. Or enjoy the Kona nightlife by diving at night with manta rays. At the heart of Kailua-Kona is Historic Kailua Village. This is a beautiful little downtown area, near the Kailua Pier.
Kona offers great dining and shopping opportunities with a good dose of local flavor and historical sights such as the Hulihe’e Palace and the iconic Mokuaikaua Church, the oldest Christian Church in Hawaii. Kona coffee tours as well as tours of sea horse farms are popular, stroll lush botanical gardens, charter a boat to toast the sunset or get inside a glass bottom boat in Kona to see the fish below.
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Held on a monthly basis, Kokua Kailua is a leisurely art stroll through the streets of historic Kailua Village that brings together artisans and craftspeople throughout the Big Island.
Attend the world famous Kona Coffee Festival for one of the most enlightening and delicious experiences you can undertake on the Big Island of Hawaii.
The Ironman World Championship is the ultimate physical and mental test of strength, resilience, and endurance in the world.
One of the best snorkeling areas in the world resides at Honaunau Bay, better known to locals as Two Step for the natural rock formation that provides easy access to the water – even if you’re wearing flippers
If you’re visiting the Kona Area, here are the state and national parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders.
Kona’s Farmers Markets give you the opportunity to find the freshest produce, give straight back to the community and enjoy one of Hawaii’s favorite shopping experiences.
Home to the annual Magic Sands Bodysurfing Championship, White Sands Beach Park is a versatile Hawaiian beach with easy access to surfing, swimming, and snorkeling opportunities.
Keauhou Shopping Center overlooking the Big Island’s Kailua-Kona Coast makes for a relaxed shopping experience that has something for everyone to enjoy.
Kohanaiki Beach Park, also known as Pine Trees, is a popular beach among the local surfing community.
A favorite for Big Island locals, this is a stunning, remote beach with gorgeous white sand and incredible views.
The 2018 Ironman World Championship was one for the record books, with five course records being broken.
Attention Mai Tai lovers, the Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival in Kona is a fun annual event featuring a mai tai mix-off contest, BBQ cook-off, and live music pool party.
Home to a widely-featured and highly-sought after artist in David Maes “Kawika” Gallegos, Spirit Art Studio offers the best opportunity to experience his beloved works.
Attention bird lovers, the Hawaii Island Festival of Birds is a fun event featuring a film festival, hands on activities, expert speakers and guided birding excursions.
The cultural and historical significance of the Kailua-Kona area simply can’t be missed. Make sure to see these historical sites on your stroll through town.
Offering a fun evening activity for the whole family, Makani Stargazing and Glow Golf Experience is an amazing opportunity to view the starry night time skies.
This contemporary fine art gallery is a wonderland of sculpture, block prints, paintings and ceramics that you must journey through to fully experience all it offers.
The Big Island is a major hub for island-grown art and culture, and these events make for the perfect Friday evening outing for those who appreciate it.
An easily accessible hotspot for snorkeling, surfing, and swimming, Kahalu’u Beach Park is a great destination for family-friendly fun on the Big Island’s sunny Kona Coast.
One of the most prolific and visible gear rental companies in Hawaii, Snorkel Bob’s has earned its reputation for quality and expert insight to ensure your visit is exciting and memorable.
Equipped with a luxury catamaran vessel that cruises the high seas with ease, Paradise Sailing Hawaii is an incredible, high-end tour experience that you’ll never forget.
Experience The Painted Church, where Father John Berchmans Velghe painted the interior walls of Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church with beautiful murals depicting biblical scenes.
A historic agricultural wonder located south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, the Kona Coffee Living History Museum and H.N. Greenwell Store is everything a coffee lover could ask for.
World-renowned for the quality and consistency of its beans, Kona Coffee alone is worth a trip to the Big Island.
Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Kamakahonu Beach is the perfect spot for a quick beach trip between other activities during your Hawaiian vacation.
A place of both historic and natural importance, Kealakekua Bay along the Big Island’s western coast is a remarkable spot to hike, snorkel and see the sights.
Stop by the gorgeous span of white sand known as Maniniowali Beach and experience the fun of boogie boarding, snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear waters of Kua Bay.
A cozy, little beach along Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona that makes for a perfect beach break during your day.
Offering pristine golf conditions and stunning views, the Makani Golf Club is an amazing place to check out the golf scene during your Hawaiian vacation.
The peace sanctuary is 7 acres of a tropical botanical paradise with manicured pathways, rare Hawaiian plants and peaceful settings for meditation.
Old Kona Airport Beach Park is a comprehensive recreational area with outstanding beach access, plenty of parking and covered picnic tables with incredible sunset views.
For an adventurous Big Island vacation, a private fishing charter with Kona Sea Adventures promises excitement and luxury at an affordable rate.
The ipu gourd plays a large role in Hawaiian life, being made into a drum instrument, as well as being used for food, medicine, and a variety of other useful and artistic items.
Proprietors and artists, Matthew and Mary Lovein live and work in the Holualoa art community, creating and curating art to share with visitors to their gallery.
Offering unique and memorable ocean cruises and snorkel tours that are sure to be the highlight of your vacation.
Offering the best views available of the Big Island’s marine wildlife and oceanfront scenery, a tour with Kona Snorkel and Sail is an amazing opportunity to experience the best of the Big Island.