Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
We love the sushi here. Plus it has an amazing happy hour if 50% off sushi!
43 locals recommend
Kenichi Pacific
6831 Ali‘i DrWe love the sushi here. Plus it has an amazing happy hour if 50% off sushi!
This is my favorite pizza on the island. Also it has gluten free pizza.
22 locals recommend
Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza and Pasta
78-6831 Ali‘i DrThis is my favorite pizza on the island. Also it has gluten free pizza.
If you are going to skip breakfast on the lanai this is the next best place. It is breakfast almost on the beach. I recommend the macadamia nut pancakes and Kona coffee.
163 locals recommend
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrIf you are going to skip breakfast on the lanai this is the next best place. It is breakfast almost on the beach. I recommend the macadamia nut pancakes and Kona coffee.
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i DrDrinks & Nightlife
The fish tacos are massive here! It's great for a beer and food after a day of activities. Plus it's a good place to watch the super bowl if you are in town.
77 locals recommend
Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrThe fish tacos are massive here! It's great for a beer and food after a day of activities. Plus it's a good place to watch the super bowl if you are in town.
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdEverything Else
Ironman World Championship Finish
75 Ali‘i DrIronman Wow!
Arts & Culture
Look up the schedule and see if you are in town for the monthly art stroll. It is located in coffee country and provides amazing views of all of Kona.
8 locals recommend
Holualoa Gallery
Look up the schedule and see if you are in town for the monthly art stroll. It is located in coffee country and provides amazing views of all of Kona.
Essentials
Safeway
75-971 Henry StThis store has a large variety of options.
This is the most conveniently located store. However it's a bit more expensive than Safeway.
156 locals recommend
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdThis is the most conveniently located store. However it's a bit more expensive than Safeway.
We love Costco. The prices can't be beat, but you do need to be a member to shop here.
153 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StWe love Costco. The prices can't be beat, but you do need to be a member to shop here.
Parks & Nature
It's a beautiful drive to this national park. Once there you can learn a bit about Hawaiian history. Bring your snorkel gear! This is my favorite place to snorkel and dive. Please take caution here. The entry is a bit tricky and there is no where to stand once in the water.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160It's a beautiful drive to this national park. Once there you can learn a bit about Hawaiian history. Bring your snorkel gear! This is my favorite place to snorkel and dive. Please take caution here. The entry is a bit tricky and there is no where to stand once in the water.
Sightseeing
Kealakekua
Captain Cook Monument. This is a great place to take a kayak out.
This is a great farm to start your Kona Coffee tour guide experience.
43 locals recommend
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyThis is a great farm to start your Kona Coffee tour guide experience.