Barbara’s guidebook

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Barbara’s guidebook

Restaurants

Suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks and pupus.
Huggos is a local icon. Stick you feet in the sand and drink your coffee while having a light breakfast. or Enjoy a cocktail during happy hour and waiting for the sunset. Dinner is also good
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai Rd
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Huggos is a local icon. Stick you feet in the sand and drink your coffee while having a light breakfast. or Enjoy a cocktail during happy hour and waiting for the sunset. Dinner is also good
Look out and almost touch the ocean, except it’s on the other side of the street. Great for breakfast. lunch and dinner. Dinner offers linen and candles and most often music.
Lava Java
1196 5th St
Look out and almost touch the ocean, except it’s on the other side of the street. Great for breakfast. lunch and dinner. Dinner offers linen and candles and most often music.
Nice big breakfasts with a great view of the ocean.
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Bongo Ben's
75-5819 Ali‘i Dr
35 místní doporučují
Nice big breakfasts with a great view of the ocean.
No View… BUT – Awesome pizza and many great beers - locally brewed.
226 místní doporučují
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai Pl
226 místní doporučují
No View… BUT – Awesome pizza and many great beers - locally brewed.
Great coffee, all styles including espresso and kona coffee.
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Kona Coffee & Tea
74-5588 Palani Rd
46 místní doporučují
Great coffee, all styles including espresso and kona coffee.
Great Chef Salad (made a little differently) and you can always count on the fish to be fresh. Fish Tacos are a favorite. Also, if you go online, you may be able to find a 10% discount for tourists.
127 místní doporučují
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy
127 místní doporučují
Great Chef Salad (made a little differently) and you can always count on the fish to be fresh. Fish Tacos are a favorite. Also, if you go online, you may be able to find a 10% discount for tourists.
Just like they say, original.
38 místní doporučují
Original Thai Cuisine LLC
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy
38 místní doporučují
Just like they say, original.
Love New York Pizza? Thin and sloppy? You will love it.
8 místní doporučují
Longboard Legends Pizza
75-5742 Kuakini Hwy
8 místní doporučují
Love New York Pizza? Thin and sloppy? You will love it.
Too much junk food lately - come here and get healthy again.
61 místní doporučují
Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala Blvd
61 místní doporučují
Too much junk food lately - come here and get healthy again.
Right on the waterfront, stay until after the sun goes down and watch the Mantas.
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Rays On The Bay
78-128 Ehukai St
23 místní doporučují
Right on the waterfront, stay until after the sun goes down and watch the Mantas.
Nice firepits, great cocktails, tasty pupus. And beautiful sunset views. Best for drinks and appetizers.
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Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
75 místní doporučují
Nice firepits, great cocktails, tasty pupus. And beautiful sunset views. Best for drinks and appetizers.
Again, on the waterfront, great atmosphere - happy hour pupus are good.
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Don the Beachcomber
75-5852 Ali‘i Dr
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Again, on the waterfront, great atmosphere - happy hour pupus are good.
Where the locals go for local style food and lots of it ☺ Go where the locals go!!
61 místní doporučují
Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini Hwy
61 místní doporučují
Where the locals go for local style food and lots of it ☺ Go where the locals go!!
Authentic Indian Food– are VERY busy. You know what that means.
23 místní doporučují
Kamana Kitchen
75-5770 Ali‘i Dr
23 místní doporučují
Authentic Indian Food– are VERY busy. You know what that means.

Beaches

KUA BAY is the Kona Coast’s newest beach park and one of its yet undiscovered treasures. Formerly at the end of a rough 4-wheel trail, this beach is now reachable via a paved road. The ocean is usually calm during summer, however winter waves can be hazardous. The beach has full amenities. Bring your own shade. (15 minutes)
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Kua Bay
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KUA BAY is the Kona Coast’s newest beach park and one of its yet undiscovered treasures. Formerly at the end of a rough 4-wheel trail, this beach is now reachable via a paved road. The ocean is usually calm during summer, however winter waves can be hazardous. The beach has full amenities. Bring your own shade. (15 minutes)
KIKAUA POINT BEACH is a secluded family-friendly beach located within the Kuki’o golf and Beach Resort. Nobody knows about this place, so keep it our little secret. This small beach features soft white sand that gently slopes into the usually calm waters of a protected inlet. The beach has full amenities. Bring your own shade. (20 minutes)
Kikaua Point
KIKAUA POINT BEACH is a secluded family-friendly beach located within the Kuki’o golf and Beach Resort. Nobody knows about this place, so keep it our little secret. This small beach features soft white sand that gently slopes into the usually calm waters of a protected inlet. The beach has full amenities. Bring your own shade. (20 minutes)
KUKI'O BEACH is a delightful crescent of sand located within the Four Seasons Resort. A natural breakwater creates a cove that allows for reasonably safe swimming and snorkelling. Green sea turtles (Honu) frequent this area. The beach has full amenities. Bring your own shade. (20 minutes)
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Kukio Beach
72-197 Waiulu St
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KUKI'O BEACH is a delightful crescent of sand located within the Four Seasons Resort. A natural breakwater creates a cove that allows for reasonably safe swimming and snorkelling. Green sea turtles (Honu) frequent this area. The beach has full amenities. Bring your own shade. (20 minutes)
KAHALU'U BEACH PARK is the most popular snorkelling spot on the Kona Coast. Its nickname is turtle beach for the number of green sea turtles you will nearly bump into while in the water. This beach has full amenities including equipment rental. Parking is limited. Arrive early. (20- 25 minutes)
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Kahaluu Beach
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KAHALU'U BEACH PARK is the most popular snorkelling spot on the Kona Coast. Its nickname is turtle beach for the number of green sea turtles you will nearly bump into while in the water. This beach has full amenities including equipment rental. Parking is limited. Arrive early. (20- 25 minutes)
Often listed as one of the best beaches in the United States.
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Hapuna Beach
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Often listed as one of the best beaches in the United States.
The perfect place to sit in the shade of a tree while the water races up the sand and wets your feet.
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Kekaha Beach
7 místní doporučují
The perfect place to sit in the shade of a tree while the water races up the sand and wets your feet.
Wawaloli Beach on the westside is a long and sandy beach fronted by a large tide pool that is a nice swimming area for kids when big waves prevent swimming in the sea. This beach has restrooms and showers as well as barbecue pits and picnic tables. There is also a nice view of Hualalai Volcano and the Kona Coast.
Wawaloli Beach
Wawaloli Beach on the westside is a long and sandy beach fronted by a large tide pool that is a nice swimming area for kids when big waves prevent swimming in the sea. This beach has restrooms and showers as well as barbecue pits and picnic tables. There is also a nice view of Hualalai Volcano and the Kona Coast.

Attractions and Activities on the Big Island

There is so much to see, do and experience on the Big Island. This is just some suggestions to get you started.
Snorkelling, fun and sunsets, what more could you want!
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Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa St
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Snorkelling, fun and sunsets, what more could you want!
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Paradise Helicopters
73-341 Uu St
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
68-690 Waikoloa Rd
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A great and such fun way to see the diverse landscape of the Big Island and be on top of the treetops!
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Kohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi Rd
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A great and such fun way to see the diverse landscape of the Big Island and be on top of the treetops!
A highlight for many guests is this swim with the mantra rays.
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Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy
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A highlight for many guests is this swim with the mantra rays.
An experience like no other.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
880 místní doporučují
An experience like no other.
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‘Akaka Falls
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