Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Getting Around
Bike Works Kona
75-5660 Kopiko StKona Bike Rentals
Arts & Culture
Kona Art Gallery
76-5938 Mamalahoa HwyWaipio Valley Artworks
48-5416 Kukuihaele RdMy favorite Art Gallery offers art from artists all over the state.
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Gallery of Great Things
65-1279 Kawaihae RdMy favorite Art Gallery offers art from artists all over the state.
Parks & Nature
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
This Park is not to be missed.
Kua Bay
This beach is worth the short hike in!
This is one of the local favorite beaches on the north end of the island. Beautiful!
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Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadThis is one of the local favorite beaches on the north end of the island. Beautiful!
This is a wonderful lagoon with some of the best snorkeling on this side of the island. It is a short walk from Jack's Pace, in fact, only about a quarter of a mile walking north.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveThis is a wonderful lagoon with some of the best snorkeling on this side of the island. It is a short walk from Jack's Pace, in fact, only about a quarter of a mile walking north.
Beautiful Cove with white sand. It is great for swimming! There is a public access road with parking and restrooms. It is a short way north of the airport.
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Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19Beautiful Cove with white sand. It is great for swimming! There is a public access road with parking and restrooms. It is a short way north of the airport.
If you make it to the other side of the island, you should not miss this!
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Isitshalo saseHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyIf you make it to the other side of the island, you should not miss this!
This is a beautiful drive into the coffee country that most people miss. Follow the signs to this lovely old painted church. It is truly special!! There is a fantastic view of Kealakekua Bay a short drive from here.
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St Benedict Catholic Church
84-5140 Painted Church RdThis is a beautiful drive into the coffee country that most people miss. Follow the signs to this lovely old painted church. It is truly special!! There is a fantastic view of Kealakekua Bay a short drive from here.
Sightseeing
Lovely little town where the original Paniolos (cowboys) came to work on the Parker Ranch. Bring a sweater or a jacket, as it can be cool at 2800 ft above sea level. Lots of great shopping and food and non touristy.
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Waimea
Lovely little town where the original Paniolos (cowboys) came to work on the Parker Ranch. Bring a sweater or a jacket, as it can be cool at 2800 ft above sea level. Lots of great shopping and food and non touristy.
Hawi
An absolutely beautiful drive! This is a glimpse of old Hawaii!
This is a beautiful drive and there are are local art shops and great dining in Hawi and Kapa'au towns. This is old time Hawaii at its best! Drive to the end of the road for a view of Pololu Valley, where there is hiking.
Kohala
This is a beautiful drive and there are are local art shops and great dining in Hawi and Kapa'au towns. This is old time Hawaii at its best! Drive to the end of the road for a view of Pololu Valley, where there is hiking.
Hilo is considered the orchid capital. It is a lovely little town with all the local flavor. There is a beautiful Japanese park down by the water.
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Hilo
Hilo is considered the orchid capital. It is a lovely little town with all the local flavor. There is a beautiful Japanese park down by the water.
Absolutely Stunning View! You can also hike down into the valley or take horses that will take you further up the valley. This is where many ancient Hawaiians lived and farmed taro.
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Waipio Valley
Absolutely Stunning View! You can also hike down into the valley or take horses that will take you further up the valley. This is where many ancient Hawaiians lived and farmed taro.
Everything Else
Konaweb.com
This web site will list all public events or festivals on the Big Island. Browse and venture into being your own tourist guide!
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Island of Hawai'i
Konaweb.com
This web site will list all public events or festivals on the Big Island. Browse and venture into being your own tourist guide!
Shopping
Parker Ranch Center
67-1185 Hawaiʻi Belt RdAll kinds of shopping and eateries here! Park and stroll the oceanfront.
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Kailua
All kinds of shopping and eateries here! Park and stroll the oceanfront.
A very fun shop to look through!
There is also a coffee shop and various other gift and art stores here.
Waimea General Store
65-1279 Kawaihae RdA very fun shop to look through!
There is also a coffee shop and various other gift and art stores here.