Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Order ahead for custom gluten free cakes for special occasions!
69 locals recommend
Daylight Mind Coffee Company
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrOrder ahead for custom gluten free cakes for special occasions!
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdRight on the water, stroll Alii drive afterwards, live music.
Cute cafe right down the street for your morning coffee, items by local artists/vendors available for sale. Closes early.
6 locals recommend
Pink Mocha Café
73-4976 Kamanu StCute cafe right down the street for your morning coffee, items by local artists/vendors available for sale. Closes early.
Made to order brick oven pizzeria. Located just down the hill.
12 locals recommend
Big Island Pizza Napoletana
73-5618 Maiau StMade to order brick oven pizzeria. Located just down the hill.
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrTea:licious Cafe
75-159 Lunapule RdBook ahead for a delightful lunch in a lovely setting at this family owned and run vanilla farm. You will receive a presentation on the Vanilla bean and how it is cultivated. Tour of farm available after the meal. Fun to know- everything on your plate is made with something Vanilla! Gift shop has great selection.
18 locals recommend
Hawaiian Vanilla Co.
43-2007 Paauilo Mauka RdBook ahead for a delightful lunch in a lovely setting at this family owned and run vanilla farm. You will receive a presentation on the Vanilla bean and how it is cultivated. Tour of farm available after the meal. Fun to know- everything on your plate is made with something Vanilla! Gift shop has great selection.
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlGood food and beer. On occasion live music and events.
Local style meals. Huge portions- go hungry or plan to share.
58 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdLocal style meals. Huge portions- go hungry or plan to share.
Essentials
Safeway
75-971 Henry StTry the mochi ice cream!
Closest convenience store and gas station. Local style hot food bar, pizza. Closes at 9pm.
16 locals recommend
Matsuyama Food Mart
73-4354 Hawaiʻi Belt RdClosest convenience store and gas station. Local style hot food bar, pizza. Closes at 9pm.
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StBest prices for groceries and gas. Membership needed.
Parks & Nature
Hike down to see the Captain cook memorial. Go on a tour to see dolphins in the bay and snorkel.
30 locals recommend
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Hike down to see the Captain cook memorial. Go on a tour to see dolphins in the bay and snorkel.
Kekaha Kai Beach Park
Hawaii 19Beautiful hike into the valley. Black sand beach. Worth the hike. THIS BEACH IS NOT SAFE FOR SWIMMING.
89 locals recommend
Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyBeautiful hike into the valley. Black sand beach. Worth the hike. THIS BEACH IS NOT SAFE FOR SWIMMING.
Maunakea Observatories Support Services
177 Makaala StStargazing
Entertainment & Activities
Small farm, informative tour. Reserve spot online ahead of time. High admission benefits the farm and research efforts. Great gift shop.
12 locals recommend
Kanaloa Octopus Farm
73-4460 Queen Ka'ahumanu HighwaySmall farm, informative tour. Reserve spot online ahead of time. High admission benefits the farm and research efforts. Great gift shop.
Ocean Rider Inc
73-4388 Ilikai PlaceInformative tour, fun for the family.