Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Local brewery that has grown into a nationally recognized brand. All beer on draft is made on island. Tip: Try Koko Brown and Lemongrass Luau.
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlLocal brewery that has grown into a nationally recognized brand. All beer on draft is made on island. Tip: Try Koko Brown and Lemongrass Luau.
This is a no frills restaurant right behind Kona Plaza. However, it is consistently recommended for great hawaiian food, like the Loco Moco.
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Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwyThis is a no frills restaurant right behind Kona Plaza. However, it is consistently recommended for great hawaiian food, like the Loco Moco.
This is located in Waimea and is a great place to stop if you are going around to Waipio Valley. It is a small local brewery and has great food. Vegetarian, Vegan/Plant-Based options are available.
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Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa HwyThis is located in Waimea and is a great place to stop if you are going around to Waipio Valley. It is a small local brewery and has great food. Vegetarian, Vegan/Plant-Based options are available.
Great views of the ocean and sunsets. Our favorite happy hour spot for Mai Tais.
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Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i DrGreat views of the ocean and sunsets. Our favorite happy hour spot for Mai Tais.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a classic dive bar, the real-deal. It is located just outside Kona Plaza. It is very no frills and popular with Kona locals. Great place for a late night drink and Karaoke.
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Sam's Hideaway
75-5729 Ali‘i DrThis is a classic dive bar, the real-deal. It is located just outside Kona Plaza. It is very no frills and popular with Kona locals. Great place for a late night drink and Karaoke.
Great local brewery with ciders, beer, seltzer, and hard teas. Great food options are available. Includes plant-based and vegetarian options.
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Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia StGreat local brewery with ciders, beer, seltzer, and hard teas. Great food options are available. Includes plant-based and vegetarian options.
Arts & Culture
This palace located just outside Kona Plaza on Ali'i Dr. will provide you a great look into the history of Hawaiian Royalty.
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Hulihe'e Palace
This palace located just outside Kona Plaza on Ali'i Dr. will provide you a great look into the history of Hawaiian Royalty.
Essentials
Target
74-5455 Makala BlvdSafeway
75-971 Henry StWalmart
75-1015 Henry StIsland Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala BlvdParks & Nature
VERY popular beach. It is beautiful, but it can fill up. Get there early to get a great spot.
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Kua Bay
VERY popular beach. It is beautiful, but it can fill up. Get there early to get a great spot.
This is possibly our favorite hike on the island. Located North at the end of the road.
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Pololu Valley
This is possibly our favorite hike on the island. Located North at the end of the road.
Not our favorite beach, but it is the closest beach and easy to walk there.
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Kamakahonu Beach
Not our favorite beach, but it is the closest beach and easy to walk there.
Lifeguard, beach volleyball, beautiful white sand that sometimes disappears with high surf in the winter (Magic Sands). Great body boarding location.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveLifeguard, beach volleyball, beautiful white sand that sometimes disappears with high surf in the winter (Magic Sands). Great body boarding location.
One of the United States' most amazing national parks. Hike a crater. Explore a lava tube. Check out the sea arch. See how nature creates new land.
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Hawaii eldfjalla þjóðgarður
One of the United States' most amazing national parks. Hike a crater. Explore a lava tube. Check out the sea arch. See how nature creates new land.
Entertainment & Activities
We recommend the afternoon snorkel cruise. It takes you to Captain Cook Monument for the best snorkeling we have ever experienced.
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Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StWe recommend the afternoon snorkel cruise. It takes you to Captain Cook Monument for the best snorkeling we have ever experienced.
Anelakai Adventures
78-7138 Kaleiopapa StOur favorite night snorkel with the manta rays.