Guidebook for Kailua-Kona & Da Big Island of Hawaii

Mike & Laura
Mike & Laura
Guidebook for Kailua-Kona & Da Big Island of Hawaii

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Please review our favorite experiences on the Big Island.
Some of the best snorkeling of all the islands just a 15-20 minute walk from the house.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i Drive
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Some of the best snorkeling of all the islands just a 15-20 minute walk from the house.
Historical site.
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Living Stones Church
76-6224 Ali‘i Dr
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Historical site.
Historical church in downtown Kona.
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Mokuaikaua Church
75-5713 Ali‘i Dr
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Historical church in downtown Kona.
Otherwise know as Black Sands beach. Always turtles to greet you.
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Punalu‘u Beach
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Otherwise know as Black Sands beach. Always turtles to greet you.
Stop in at the quaint little island village of Kona.
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Kailua
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Stop in at the quaint little island village of Kona.
Great greens with ocean views.
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Makalei Golf Club
72-3890 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
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Great greens with ocean views.
Make sure to stop in at night to see the incredible glow.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Make sure to stop in at night to see the incredible glow.
Up for nice little hike?
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Captain James Cook Monument
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Up for nice little hike?
Check out the tsunami museum.
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Hilo
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Check out the tsunami museum.
Breathtaking view of the falls. Worth the trip.
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Akaka Fallsin osavaltionpuisto
875 Akaka Falls Rd
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Breathtaking view of the falls. Worth the trip.

Food Scene

Because it just is! A favorite for locals and visitors.
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai Pl
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Because it just is! A favorite for locals and visitors.
Great Food, Fresh seafood always at a great price. A must stop!
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Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i Drive
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Great Food, Fresh seafood always at a great price. A must stop!
Excellent food, great entertainment.
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Pl
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Excellent food, great entertainment.
A locals favorite breakfast spot.
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808 Grindz Cafe
75-5660 Kopiko St
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A locals favorite breakfast spot.
A short drive south along Ali'i Drive is the convenient marketplace.
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KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani Rd
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A short drive south along Ali'i Drive is the convenient marketplace.
A must stop for great food and excellent views. Its also a short walk from the Hale you are staying at.
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i Dr
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A must stop for great food and excellent views. Its also a short walk from the Hale you are staying at.

Sightseeing

Northern most part of the island.
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Hawi
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Northern most part of the island.
Some cool sites and great lessons about Hawaii culture. Very nice attraction.
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Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160
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Some cool sites and great lessons about Hawaii culture. Very nice attraction.
This is awesome picture spot with a short walk down to the beach. Make sure and take water.
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Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule Hwy
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This is awesome picture spot with a short walk down to the beach. Make sure and take water.
A must stop as you travel around the island.
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Rainbow Falls
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A must stop as you travel around the island.
Another must stop as you travel around the island. Please show respect to the hanu.
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Punalu‘u Beach
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Another must stop as you travel around the island. Please show respect to the hanu.
The newest black sand beach in Hawaii created by the recent eruptions.
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Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Kapoho Beach Road
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The newest black sand beach in Hawaii created by the recent eruptions.

Drinks & Nightlife

Stop and feel the aloha at this hot new craft beer and hard cider establishment. The serve food after 5:00 PM and great flat bread pizza and poke from the famous Da Poke Shack.
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Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia St
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Stop and feel the aloha at this hot new craft beer and hard cider establishment. The serve food after 5:00 PM and great flat bread pizza and poke from the famous Da Poke Shack.

Beaches

Magic sands is a short walk from the hale you are staying at. This a great place for sunsets and swimming. Be cautious on big wave days though.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i Drive
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Magic sands is a short walk from the hale you are staying at. This a great place for sunsets and swimming. Be cautious on big wave days though.
A short walk (20-30 minutes) from Mahai'ula beach will bring you to this piece of paradise.
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Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19
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A short walk (20-30 minutes) from Mahai'ula beach will bring you to this piece of paradise.
A 30 minute drive north and you can enjoy a day at this beach.
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Mahaiŭula Beach
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A 30 minute drive north and you can enjoy a day at this beach.
A locals favorite.
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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
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A locals favorite.
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Hapuna Beachin osavaltion puisto
Old Puako Road
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City/town information

Shopping and foodies.
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Waikoloa Village
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Shopping and foodies.

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Liikkuminen

Renting a car is your best option.

The island is much larger than most visitors realize so having a car is recommended. there is a trolley near the hale that does a loop through town and back. We have a schedule for it in our welcome book.
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Tshirts, shorts and Flip Flops, that's it!

Most visitors make the mistake of bringing to many items and we always hear that they wished they would of brought less. We recommended travel with your warmer items on the plane to here and your return home. Tshirts, board shorts, flip-flops, swim wear is all you need. If attend a luau then go out and have fun shopping for your luau wear.