Guidebook
Food scene
Good place for local food. Across the street is the Poke Shack. Very popular.
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Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwyGood place for local food. Across the street is the Poke Shack. Very popular.
A favorite Happy Hour place. Huggo's next door not as informal with good dinner. Huggo's also owns Lava Lava at Waikoloa beach.
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdA favorite Happy Hour place. Huggo's next door not as informal with good dinner. Huggo's also owns Lava Lava at Waikoloa beach.
Nice restaurant on Magic Sands (White Sands) beach about I mile south of the condo. Good Sunday brunch. The beach is called magic sands because at time the currents carry the sand away and there is only rock.
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrNice restaurant on Magic Sands (White Sands) beach about I mile south of the condo. Good Sunday brunch. The beach is called magic sands because at time the currents carry the sand away and there is only rock.
Good food and a nice tour. Oh, yes they have beer too.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlGood food and a nice tour. Oh, yes they have beer too.
Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant
75-5626 Kuakini HwyGood authentic food.
Sightseeing
State Beach about a mile and a half south. Good snorkeling. Facilities. Surf and stand up board lessons on north end.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveState Beach about a mile and a half south. Good snorkeling. Facilities. Surf and stand up board lessons on north end.
At the end of the road on the north end of the island. Beautiful views with a trail down to the beach. Steep and can be slippery after rains. Another hike is to the Captain Cook Monument. Strenuous. Go early. Take water. Good snorkeling but difficult to get in and out because of urchins.
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Pololu Valley
At the end of the road on the north end of the island. Beautiful views with a trail down to the beach. Steep and can be slippery after rains. Another hike is to the Captain Cook Monument. Strenuous. Go early. Take water. Good snorkeling but difficult to get in and out because of urchins.
AT Ray's Bar may be able to see Manta Rays in the evening. A night snorkel with the Mantas is quite an experience. The guidebooks at the airport have ads for the boats that do these trips.
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai StreetAT Ray's Bar may be able to see Manta Rays in the evening. A night snorkel with the Mantas is quite an experience. The guidebooks at the airport have ads for the boats that do these trips.
If you like to hike this is a moderate to difficult trail to the Monument. Good snorkeling but difficult to get in and out of the water--spiny urchins. Not much shade. Take plenty of water. Trailhead is across the street from 3 palms. Usually cars parked there.
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Captain Cook Monument Trail
Napoopoo RoadIf you like to hike this is a moderate to difficult trail to the Monument. Good snorkeling but difficult to get in and out of the water--spiny urchins. Not much shade. Take plenty of water. Trailhead is across the street from 3 palms. Usually cars parked there.
Just before the town of Have is a road to an airport. At the airport is the trailhead to get to this site. Along a dirt road along the coast. Take water.
King Kamehameha Birthplace
Just before the town of Have is a road to an airport. At the airport is the trailhead to get to this site. Along a dirt road along the coast. Take water.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Because of the size of the Island a rental car is suggested
There are public buses and the Kona Trolley that stop in front of Kona Bali Kai. Check the internet for prices and routes. There are bicycles for rent. The nearest is at Magic Sands (White Sands) beach about a mile south.
No te pierdas
Activities
Surfing: If you are interested in surfing lessons try Ohana Surf.
Snorkeling: My favorite spot is Two Step Beach. Bring cash to pay for parking.
Hiking: Try the Captain Cook hike to hike down to the water and see a monument to Captain Cook. There is also great snorkeling at the bottom of the trail. This is a hot, open trail so bring lots of water. Sometimes you even see wild pigs and goats.
Costumbres y cultura
Things to note
Island Time: Most locals are on island time, which is not always punctual or quick. We should all channel the island time mentality.