Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Parks & Nature
It's right across the street. Great waves, white sand and sometimes a turtle or two.
181 locals recommend
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveIt's right across the street. Great waves, white sand and sometimes a turtle or two.
Just like Kahaluu, this place is where you go to snorkel and see lots of fish. Bring your own snorkeling gear. You're more likely to see turtles and dolphins here than at Kahaluu. But go early early in the morning for the dolphins. It's free. Park on the street early before it fills up.
114 locals recommend
Two Step
Just like Kahaluu, this place is where you go to snorkel and see lots of fish. Bring your own snorkeling gear. You're more likely to see turtles and dolphins here than at Kahaluu. But go early early in the morning for the dolphins. It's free. Park on the street early before it fills up.
Food Scene
Best Thai food ever. Try their chicken curry and Pad Thai. And don't forget Mango with sticky rice for dessert!
10 locals recommend
Royal Thai Cafe
78-6831 Ali‘i DrBest Thai food ever. Try their chicken curry and Pad Thai. And don't forget Mango with sticky rice for dessert!
Gourmet pizzas. You can sit outside, or inside. Friendly staff. Calzones, pasta, or pizza. It gets busy on the weekends so get there early! They even offer dairy-free / gluten free pizza!
22 locals recommend
Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza and Pasta
78-6831 Ali‘i DrGourmet pizzas. You can sit outside, or inside. Friendly staff. Calzones, pasta, or pizza. It gets busy on the weekends so get there early! They even offer dairy-free / gluten free pizza!
Great Korean food, and plates. Spicy beef plate is to die for! Great service, just a little "hole in the wall" place but it's very budget friendly and you get a lot of great food!
Kona Korean BBQ
74-5540 Kaiwi StGreat Korean food, and plates. Spicy beef plate is to die for! Great service, just a little "hole in the wall" place but it's very budget friendly and you get a lot of great food!
Sightseeing
Snorkeling here is amazing. It's like you're in a fish tank full of fish! Turtles sometimes swim here too. Easy access, restrooms and showers, and from 10am-4pm there's a food truck that offers shaved ice, hot dogs and more (cash only). Parking's limited, so try to go early.
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveSnorkeling here is amazing. It's like you're in a fish tank full of fish! Turtles sometimes swim here too. Easy access, restrooms and showers, and from 10am-4pm there's a food truck that offers shaved ice, hot dogs and more (cash only). Parking's limited, so try to go early.
Entertainment & Activities
It's just 5 minutes down south from our condo. Easy access, and it's by a few places to eat like Subway, and a little Mexican place that has great chicken quesadillas and guacamole.
18 locals recommend
Regal Keauhou
It's just 5 minutes down south from our condo. Easy access, and it's by a few places to eat like Subway, and a little Mexican place that has great chicken quesadillas and guacamole.
Not only does this place have a nice bowling alley, but there's air hockey, arcade games, and lots more. They also have a place to order food. It's a great place to hang out on rainy days. And it's open until 1am.
19 locals recommend
KBXtreme Premier Entertainment Center
75-5591 Palani RdNot only does this place have a nice bowling alley, but there's air hockey, arcade games, and lots more. They also have a place to order food. It's a great place to hang out on rainy days. And it's open until 1am.
Essentials
This store is very convenient to us -- only 5 minutes south. They carry pretty much anything you need from produce, meat products, bread, snacks, shampoo, etc... They also have an ATM inside, as well as a deli counter with some great selections that only Hawaii has to offer.
156 locals recommend
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdThis store is very convenient to us -- only 5 minutes south. They carry pretty much anything you need from produce, meat products, bread, snacks, shampoo, etc... They also have an ATM inside, as well as a deli counter with some great selections that only Hawaii has to offer.
Longs Drugs
78 6831 Ali‘i DrPharmacy, photo, some groceries, and souvenirs.