Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

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Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

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This is one of our favorite beaches! Turquoise waters, fine white sand, boogie board waves, cliff jumps, snorkeling or just relaxing with our beach chairs, an umbrella and Kona Brew. Public parking, bathrooms and showers. Closed Wed
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Kua Bay
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This is one of our favorite beaches! Turquoise waters, fine white sand, boogie board waves, cliff jumps, snorkeling or just relaxing with our beach chairs, an umbrella and Kona Brew. Public parking, bathrooms and showers. Closed Wed
Great for beginner snorkeling (can use what we have but try them in the pool first to make sure they are a good fit or they do have rentals there but cheaper @ Bob's Snorkeling
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i Drive
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Great for beginner snorkeling (can use what we have but try them in the pool first to make sure they are a good fit or they do have rentals there but cheaper @ Bob's Snorkeling
Rent snorkel gear or you can buy it $45 at Costco
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Snorkel Bob's Kona
75-5831 Kahakai Rd
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Rent snorkel gear or you can buy it $45 at Costco
Luau & yummy food and bottomless Mai Tai's (good to Uber so you can enjoy)
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Island Breeze Luau
75-5660 Palani Rd
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Luau & yummy food and bottomless Mai Tai's (good to Uber so you can enjoy)
Bring your beach chairs & dinner to watch whales (Nov to March) & the sunset
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Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
75-5560 Kuakini Hwy
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Bring your beach chairs & dinner to watch whales (Nov to March) & the sunset

Food Scene

Lots of great local brews to try and great atmosphere. Plan to be there early since the wait can be 30 minutes plus but worth it. Also check out the tour... great way to see what you like.
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai Pl
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Lots of great local brews to try and great atmosphere. Plan to be there early since the wait can be 30 minutes plus but worth it. Also check out the tour... great way to see what you like.
This place is literally a hole in the wall but we love the Ninja Star sushi rolls & can barely finish it for only $12; its worth the hassle and wait. Great to pick it up and take to the beach (must call to order)
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You Make the Roll
75-5725 Ali‘i Dr
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This place is literally a hole in the wall but we love the Ninja Star sushi rolls & can barely finish it for only $12; its worth the hassle and wait. Great to pick it up and take to the beach (must call to order)
Beautiful spot on the beach for coffee & breakfast or a cocktail at night...
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai Rd
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Beautiful spot on the beach for coffee & breakfast or a cocktail at night...
Beautiful drive & view... (call for reservation it is always packed)
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The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Beautiful drive & view... (call for reservation it is always packed)
Not on the ocean view but delicious and friendly
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Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy
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Not on the ocean view but delicious and friendly
Try the passion fruit or other flavor malasada (Hawaiian donut… fresh and yummy). Also, souvenirs and drinks… a great stop on the way to black & green sands beach or volcano 🌋
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Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11
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Try the passion fruit or other flavor malasada (Hawaiian donut… fresh and yummy). Also, souvenirs and drinks… a great stop on the way to black & green sands beach or volcano 🌋

Shopping

Fuel price is the best (at least 20 cents cheaper)
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Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau St
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Fuel price is the best (at least 20 cents cheaper)
There is a charge for parking...so sad but you can park at Coconut Grove and walk down.
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Kona Farmers Market
75-5767 Ali‘i Dr
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There is a charge for parking...so sad but you can park at Coconut Grove and walk down.
Order ahead pick up! So easy and convenient. Also remember to bring your shopping bags anywhere you go as plastic bags are no longer legal because of damage to the environment
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Target
74-5455 Makala Blvd
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Order ahead pick up! So easy and convenient. Also remember to bring your shopping bags anywhere you go as plastic bags are no longer legal because of damage to the environment

Sightseeing

So much fun... snorkel @ Captain Cook Monument or my favorite the Manta Ray night snorkel (if the price is too much check out the discounted excursions at Costco)
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Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa St
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So much fun... snorkel @ Captain Cook Monument or my favorite the Manta Ray night snorkel (if the price is too much check out the discounted excursions at Costco)
Incredible view of the stars (ask for extra blankets since it is in the 50's or colder ) The road is now open to rental cars as far as the visitor center (check their web sight for updated info)
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Mauna Kea
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Incredible view of the stars (ask for extra blankets since it is in the 50's or colder ) The road is now open to rental cars as far as the visitor center (check their web sight for updated info)
Fish, Dolphins,whales & great to snorkel & Kayak (check out Kona Boys for Kayak rental and up to date information )
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Captain James Cook Monument
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Fish, Dolphins,whales & great to snorkel & Kayak (check out Kona Boys for Kayak rental and up to date information )
Makua Meadows is a $5 entry fee with roaming gardens, beautiful view & free coffee samples...only a few minutes away
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Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm
75-5476 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Makua Meadows is a $5 entry fee with roaming gardens, beautiful view & free coffee samples...only a few minutes away
This place is fun to explore the lagoon and see the dolphins and sea turtles while walking around the property grab a nice coffee or enjoy the cafe while watching the dolphins. There paid parking or free if open spots on the right before you turn in to resort.
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Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr
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This place is fun to explore the lagoon and see the dolphins and sea turtles while walking around the property grab a nice coffee or enjoy the cafe while watching the dolphins. There paid parking or free if open spots on the right before you turn in to resort.
Enjoying this beautiful view with an easy hike down and more challenging on way up. Stop in the local town of Hawi and enjoy some of the local shops
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Pololu Valley
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Enjoying this beautiful view with an easy hike down and more challenging on way up. Stop in the local town of Hawi and enjoy some of the local shops

Groceries

Use our phone number to receive discount on all grocery stores & remember to bring the reusable bags as Hawaii has a no plastic bag law. (808-989-0063)
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Safeway
75-971 Henry St
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Use our phone number to receive discount on all grocery stores & remember to bring the reusable bags as Hawaii has a no plastic bag law. (808-989-0063)
A local favorite with local treats like Musabi with spam and Mochi and mix plates…Tends to be a little less expensive
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KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani Rd
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A local favorite with local treats like Musabi with spam and Mochi and mix plates…Tends to be a little less expensive

Arts & Culture

Holualoa is an artsy town just miles from here full of galleries, yummy coffee and places to eat
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Holualoa Gallery
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Holualoa is an artsy town just miles from here full of galleries, yummy coffee and places to eat
My favorite coffee tour and it’s free with samples
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Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy
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My favorite coffee tour and it’s free with samples

Parks & Nature

A must see...just hours from here with trails, lava tubes and spectacular lava flows. There is a fee to get into the national park (check at visitor center with park ranger how to see lava flow or glow
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Návštěvnické centrum Kilauea
1 Crater Rim Drive
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A must see...just hours from here with trails, lava tubes and spectacular lava flows. There is a fee to get into the national park (check at visitor center with park ranger how to see lava flow or glow
Rent a bike here and favorite paths and equipment including Ironman shirts etc
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Bike Works Kona
75-5660 Kopiko St
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Rent a bike here and favorite paths and equipment including Ironman shirts etc
Enjoy getting around down town with these bikes… check out their app for locations and easy rental
HIBike bike share station
78-6721 Ali‘i Drive
Enjoy getting around down town with these bikes… check out their app for locations and easy rental
There used to be a charge now you can just enjoy
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Kona Cloud Forest
73-1865 Hao St
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There used to be a charge now you can just enjoy