Explore, enjoy, experience. From sunrise to sunset, history to culinary, activity to leisure — there's always something fun to do on the Kona Coast.
Kailua-Kona is a bustling seaside town where you’ll find historical haunts, fine shopping, charming eateries, and happening events. Grab a shave ice, take a leisurely stroll on Alii Drive through Historic Kailua Village, and discover the town’s hidden gems.
Kealakekua Bay is one of the best places in all of Hawaii to snorkel. It’s a marine life sanctuary where you can swim with dolphins and honu (sea turtles). The historic bay is also home to Captain Cook Monument, where the first extended contact between Hawaiians and Europeans took place and where the explorer was ultimately killed.
Holualoa is the heart of Kona coffee country. It’s also a formidable arts village. Observe the art of coffee-making on a coffee farm tour, and the art of art-making on a gallery walkthrough.
Get in over your head on the Kona Coast. It’s the best place to snorkel on Hawaii Island. If you’re new to snorkeling, or are short on time, head to Kahaluu Beach Park. It’s a tranquil honu (sea turtle) habitat with a high concentration of fish.
The Kona Coast has a nice mix of independent stores, bargain shops, and art galleries. The Alii Gardens Marketplace is an open-air shopping area with many stands selling local arts and crafts. You’re sure to find a fancy memento or a scrumptious Hawaiian treat in this open-air garden market.
On the Kona Coast, you can golf with peacocks and pheasants amidst cinder cones and stupendous island views. Good luck trying to find a course like that on the mainland.
We have assembled a list of the top six things to do on Big Island Hawaii. These activities may be lesser known, but worth exploring...from driving up to the Mauna Kea Summit to stopping to view two beautiful waterfalls a few miles north of Hilo.
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