World-renowned for the quality and consistency of its beans, Kona Coffee alone is worth a trip to the Big Island.
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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World-renowned for the quality and consistency of its beans, Kona Coffee alone is worth a trip to the Big Island.
With extensive and beautiful vessels, Body Glove Cruises is one the favorite boat tour companies and a major attraction for adventure seekers visiting the Big Island.
Spanning throughout the Big Island’s most notable natural attractions, Paradise Helicopters offers luxury aerial tour experiences the whole family can enjoy.
A friendly surf shop right across from Kahalu’u Bay on Hawaii’s Big Island, Kahalu’u Bay Surf and Sea makes things easy and affordable for surfers of every stripe.
A well-equipped and versatile diving tour company along the Kona Coast, Kona Honu Divers brings a level of expertise and insight at the top of the industry.
For over 15 years, Hula Daddy owners Lee and Karen Paterson have provided some of the world’s very best coffees in small batches, winning dozens of tasting awards along the way.
With over 650 coffee farms in the Kona region of the Big Island, a few really stand out and Buddha’s Cup is among the very best.
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.
One of the Big Island’s most experienced ocean tour companies, Sea Paradise offers an unmatched sailing and snorkeling experience.
One of the most unique and engaging farms you can experience on the Big Island, Big Island Bees offers tours and a great gift shop with their island-made goods.
A splendid aerial tour experience soaring above the Big Island, Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours brings the best of Hawaii to you with a unique perspective.
The 2024 Ironman World Championship Men’s Race will be held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2024 Ironman World Championship Men’s Race will be held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
Offering unique and memorable ocean cruises and snorkel tours that are sure to be the highlight of your vacation.
Action-packed and iconic, UFO Parasail makes for the perfect adventure tour above the tropical waters of Kona.
Fly high on a parasail and enjoy an awe inspiring bird’s eye view hundreds of feet above the Big Island’s Kona Coast.
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.
One of the Kona Coast’s most prized beaches lies hidden just north of the Kona International Airport in Mahai’ula Beach, but you’ll need to make an extra effort to reach it.
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.
The coastline of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park with petroglyphs, trails, two beaches, freshwater springs, fishponds and tide pools with green sea turtles.
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
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.
Located just 7 miles from downtown Kailua-Kona, you will find Wawaloli Beach Park with facilities, such as picnic tables, barbecue grills, showers and restrooms for an enjoyable by the water.
A cozy, little beach along Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona that makes for a perfect beach break during your day.
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.
Hookena Beach Park is regarded as one of the Big Island’s best beaches for camping, swimming, and snorkeling.
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.
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.
Keauhou Bay is sanctified with sunny skies and perfect waters for snorkeling, scuba diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking.