
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 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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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 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.
The 2024 Ironman World Championship Men’s Race will be held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
Hookena Beach Park is regarded as one of the Big Island’s best beaches for camping, swimming, and snorkeling.
Enjoy our Recap of the 2023 Ironman World Championship Women’s Race, held in Kailua Kona Hawaii on Saturday October 14th, 2023.
The 2022 Ironman World Championship was another one for the record books!
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.
The 2021 Ironman World Championship was held in St. George, Utah on May 7, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
The 2019 Ironman World Championship was one for the record books!
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 favorite for Big Island locals, this is a stunning, remote beach with gorgeous white sand and incredible views.
This gallery offers fine contemporary art pieces ranging from hand carved furniture to ceramic bowls, textile goods and jewelry.
This art gallery, located in the Holualoa artist community, features polymer clay art by Barbara Hanson.
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.
A historic inn with a dense history in Big Island industry and culture, Kona Inn Shopping Village is a perfect throwback shopping adventure that’s as fun as it is varied.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Famous for Big Island nature and lava flow photography, Lava Light Gallery offers a mind-blowing gallery experience.
For those seeking a fun-filled and exciting kayaking adventure on the Big Island, here’s how to enjoy kayaking on your own.
Kailua-Kona and the surrounding area is awash with fun and exciting opportunities for visitors to explore, swim, fish, relax, and dine.
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.
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.