Places to see in ( Kailua-Kona - USA )
Places to see in ( Kailua-Kona - USA )
Kailua-Kona is a town on the west coast of Hawaii Island (the Big Island). Hulihee Palace is a former royal vacation home dating from 1838. Mokuaikaua Church, from the 1800s, is Hawaii’s oldest Christian church. On Kailua Bay, reconstructed thatched houses at Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark mark King Kamehameha I’s residence. Colorful coral lies off Kamakahonu Beach. Kailua Pier has boat moorings.
Kailua Kona, often referred to as Kona by the locals, is the main western city, population 34,000 (2012), of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is nestled on the western coast of the Hualalai Volcano. In ancient times, this area was considered the premier place to live due to the excellent weather and good water. Many kings made their homes here. It was the home of King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands. It was also here in Kailua-Kona that Kamehameha's son, King Liholiho, broke and officially abolished the ancient kapu system. Later, missionaries built churches and residences and planted coffee, turning the tiny fishing village into a small seaport. Now Kona has become known for sport fishing, snorkeling, sunsets and coffee, which is cultivated on the slopes of Mount Hualalai. Because the mountains block the northeasterly trade winds, Kona gets very little rain and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Kona is also home to the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (August) and the Ironman Triathlon World Championship (October).
Traffic was pretty minor before, but in recent years has become more congested. Driving in tourist-oriented areas can be slow, but the town is generally not large enough to have serious problems. Walking is a manageable way to explore the town, but you should rent a car if you want to get to resorts, beaches and other cultural locations. Some free parking is available: When you enter Kailua via Palani Road (Hwy. 190), turn left onto Kuakini Highway, drive for about a block, and turn right into a parking lot marked with a green P sign. From there, go down some steps and walk makai (toward the ocean) on Likana Lane a half block to Ali`i Drive, and you'll be in the heart of Kailua-Kona.
Street addresses are confusing and consist of two parts. Hawaii Island is divided into nine zones, each of which are subdivided into nine sections. The first two digits of an address, before the hyphen, indicate the zone and its section. For example, Kailua-Kona is 75, Waikoloa 68, Captain Cook 81 and Hawi 55. The numbers following the hyphen are based on the distance from a predetermined starting point — usually a road intersection or a highway. The numbers run consecutively, with odd numbers on the left and even numbers on the right as you head away from the starting point. For example, addresses on Ali`i Drive increase as you head south, with even numbers on the ocean side of the Drive.
Kailua-Kona is a place for ocean and outdoor recreational activities. Surfing, fishing, diving, boating, snorkeling and swimming are all popular sports in Kailua-Kona, as are hiking, biking, caving, and four wheeling. In August, there is the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament; in October, the Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
A lot to see in Kailua-Kona such as :
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Hualālai
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures
Keauhou Bay
Magic Sands Beach Park
Hulihe‘e Palace
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
Kailua Bay
Island Breeze Luau - He 'Ohana Kakou
Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
Mokuaikaua Church
Ali'i Drive
Kamakahonu Beach
Honokohau Beach
Kona Farmers Market
The Pier
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee LLC
Honl’s Beach
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens and the Kona Educational Center
Kailua Pier
Pine Trees Surfing Beach
Hale Halawai Park
Kona Cloud Forest Guided Walking Tours
Keahole Point
Kaloko Fishpond
Kona Outdoor Circle
St. Michael The Archangel Church
Honuaʻula Forest Reserve
Kona Oceanfront Gallery
Kona Hawaii Temple
‘Alula Beach
Kona Dog Beach
( Kailua-Kona - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Kailua-Kona . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Kailua-Kona - USA
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130810a-Hawaii-Boating the Kona Coast
Boating around the Kona coast as we move from snorkeling site to snorkeling site.
Kona Riviera Villa 201 Ocean side Condo Kailua Kona Vacation Rental
1 Bedroom - In quaint 12 unit complex - Right on Ocean
This cozy, comfortable and unique condo is located within the small, quaint, and quiet Kona Riviera Villa complex. The complex is located on Ali' Drive (the ocean drive from the village of Kailua-Kona to the small community of Keauhou). This unit (Number 201) is in the first (oceanfront) building, on the upper level, and has unobstructed, gorgeous ocean views from every room. There are only 4 units located in this oceanfront building at the Villas.
Sit on your very own, private lanai which is direct oceanfront and watch the dolphins and whales frolic in the ocean; relax on the living room sofa looking out at the beautiful Kona sunsets; cook your favorite meal in the lovely recently updated kitchen while looking out at the serene ocean; lie in bed while peacefully dreaming of paradise and watching the ocean tides. If you love the ocean, enjoy peace and quiet, and appreciate a location that has a beachy character, this place is for you. Feel the ocean breezes and fresh salt air every day of your vacation. For your comfort, we recently added A/C to the bedroom.
The Kailua-Kona Coast has the most colorful and spectacular pink, lavender, and orange sunsets in Hawaii. Maybe you’ll be lucky and spot the famous 'Green Flash” at sunset, as the sun dips behind the horizon. You can watch the incredible Kona sunsets right from one of the decks or the lanai, as well as the cruise ships, para-sailing, whales and dolphins.
The Kailua-Kona Historical Village is a short drive from the Kona Riviera Villas (2 miles north on Ali'i Drive) . The Village is very quaint, with lots of charm and good shopping right along the water’s edge. Some of the activities you can find in the Village and nearby are: beaches, luau’s, farmer’s markets, art galleries, jewelry shops, restaurants, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, boogie boarding, and deep sea fishing…Just about every water sport you can think of! There are also several great golf courses nearby. There is so much to do to stay active, or you can do nothing and just lounge on the beach.
Manta Ray snorkeling aboard the Kona Style catamaran in Kailua-Kona Hawaii Big Island
#mantarays #snorkeling #bigisland We took a snorkeling cruise aboard the Kona Style catamaran in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. The crew was very nice and professional. The boat was very nice. It appeared new and clean. The manta rays are attracted to the plankton, which are attracted to the lights, so all the cruises have snorkelers hang onto surfboards with handles affixed, and use pool noodles to support their feet and keep them level with the water. The manta rays were super cool! And as they feed at night, the only way to see or experience them is to book a tour like this.
Ali'i Ocean Tours - Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Ali'i Ocean Tours is the Premier Ocean Experience in Kailua-Kona. We offer boat tours customized for even the highest of expectations. Select from Private Charters, Snorkel Tours, Dolphin Swims, and Whale Watching Tours (in season).
Join us aboard the Hoku 'Elima, our 38 foot Thresher. It's fully equipped with state of the art Volvo Penta engines, and is the perfect combination of speed and comfort.
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Nicely Remodeled, very nice owners, fully turnkey, ground floor with ocean view, covered parking available inside nightly gated complex.
Great access, Off of Ali'i Drive (little traffic noise) yet convenient access to Shopping, Surf, Expeditions!
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Have You explored Miloli'i? There is a county park with amenities, a remote black sand beach (Honomalino),
boating access, snorkeling, perhaps the oldest fishing village in the State, all very interesting and little commercial interests!
This Condominium is a great place to return to after a Miloli'i adventure
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Kona, Hawaii, boat dive with Kona Honu Divers, March 2015
Kona, Hawaii, boat dive with Kona Honu Divers
Kona Coast, HAWAII
A sea turtle heaven, Anaehoomalu Bay, Northern Kona Coast, Hawaii. Music: Shigeki Asakawa
Neptune Charlies Ocean Safaris EcoAdventure Tours in Kona, Hawaii
Mark a few items off your bucket list and join us on The Manta! Our boat is a two-tier, 36 foot custom dive boat, and we are equipped to handle both scuba divers and snorkels of all ages. Join us for seasonal whale watching or book a private charter to explore the crystal blue waters of the Big Island.
Visit out website at to book online today or call us at 808-331-2184.
Kelly Valenzuela Candidate House Representative District 6 Kailua-Kona Hawaii
Kelly Valenzuela is the candidate for House Representative District 6 Kailua-Kona Hawaii Big Island. Kelly Valenzuela is running on the republican platform however she cares for ALL people. She is People Before Politics and this is wonderful way to reach out to everyone. Where the ALoha Spirit is alive and well Kelly is working hard to get the issues of our island community worked out so that the solutions help both sides of the aisle. Non partisan politics here just PeopleBeforePolitics We need more people with this type of caring to bring our politics back to the beginning and that is our Public Servants work for the people! Give Kelly a shout out on her social media sites as well as her website she has a website coming up very shortly but for now she has KellyForKona.com The Campaign headquarters is where everyone meets to TALK STORY and issues and solutions plus brainstorm. Every Friday is the Sign Waving Day from 4pm to 6pm with refreshments and Tshirts. Come and bring your family and show your support with Kelly's grassroots team and show you Care for your community too! If you need information on addresses and phone numbers just go on to Facebook and or Twitter and leave a post or tweet. And you will get an answer. KellyForKona.com
#KellyForKona #KonaForKelly #Ihearyou #PeopleBeforePolitics
Kayak ride 5/10/2013 Kailua Kona Hawaii
Kayak ride /10/2013 Kailua Kona Hawaii
KONA REEF RESORT : THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII TOUR
KONA REEF is beautifully set on a bluff overlooking Kahului Bay, a fantastic oceanfront hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Hulihee Palace museum and 3 miles from Magic Sands Beach Park. Then the unforgettable Hawaiian Luau @ Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Resort and of course the tour to the beautiful spots.
Sweet Airbnb by the Sea on the Big Island of Hawaii
The Akala Loke Cottage by the Sea. Take a peek inside and come stay awhile.
Located in Kapoho in Pahoa Hawaii.
It is the eastern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Come to rest, relax and have some adventures in the tropics.
Adventures:
*Walking distance to world famous Champagne Pond
*A 5 minute drive to incredible snorkeling at Wai Opae Ponds.
*The scenic drive down the Red Road starts just outside the community.
*Epic surfing at the gorgeous Pohoiki Beach.
*Rent a bike or take a boat tour out to see the lava flowing into the ocean.
To get to Kapoho it is an easy drive, 40 minutes south of Hilo Airport.
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Fishing for Marlin on the Kona Coast of Hawaii
Captain Chuck talks about how trash (garbage in the ocean) can help attract big game fish like marlin. FIRE HATT is a sportfishing company in Kona and their web site is:
Kailua-Kona Waterslide
The day after the 2013 Lavaman Olympic Triathlon on Hawaii's Big Island, we decided to take a victory lap down the Waikoloa Village waterslide!
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Molly catching her first Ono (Wahoo) in Kona, Hawaii
Molly fishing with Waiopai Sportfishing out of Kona, Big Island, Hawaii. It was a great day on a great boat.
Kona Food & Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays! | Big Island Days 1 & 2
Our first two days on the island of Hawaii (the Big Island) were spent in the Kona area exploring a handful of beautiful white sand beaches, eating delicious Hawaiian treats like shave ice, poke, and acai bowls, and going night snorkeling with manta rays, which is one of the coolest things we have ever done!
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FOOD + COFFEE
Kona Coffee & Tea:
Basik Cafe:
Da Poke Shack:
Coffee @ Kai: we mention grabbing coffee when we got to town and this is where we got it! It has great views from the patio!
Scandinavian Shave Ice:
BEACHES
Kua Bay:
Hapuna Beach State Park:
Makalawena Beach:
Magic Sands Beach:
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Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii:
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Kona, Big Island Hawaii 2012
Another incredible vacation in paradise. Hawaii's Big Island, Kona side this time, (Hilo 2 years ago). One of the greatest weeks ever. Had a blast with friends eating, drinking, swimming, snorkeling, boating, repeating. Again we found this amazing vacation rental at HomeAway.com. For information about my fun LA adventure as an actor, singer, entrepreneur, visit:
The Sea Village - Oceanfront 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Kona Hawaii Big Island
2 bedroom, 2 bath, Oceanside Condo Sea Village
This first floor (no steps) unit is one of the finest in the Sea Village complex. It is located in Building Number 4, the oceanfront building. You can see the ocean from the living room and kitchen. Sit on your own private oceanfront lanai and view the beautiful coast of Kona and Kailua Village, watch the dolphins and whales frolic in the ocean and witness the gorgeous Kona sunsets. One guest says it all - From the lanai, we saw spinner dolphins, yellow tang, black crab, red crabs, fish jumping from tidepools to the ocean, lots of birds and a shark - beautiful sunsets. This past winter season, guests witnessed a humpback whale giving birth off the rocks in front of the building. This updated unit (new kitchen, shower, tile and carpet) is beautifully and tastefully decorated and has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful vacation in paradise. The Kailua-Kona Coast has the most colorful and spectacular pink, lavender, and orange sunsets in Hawaii. Maybe you’ll be lucky and spot the famous 'Green Flash” at sunset, as the sun dips behind the horizon. You can watch the incredible Kona sunsets right from one of the decks or the lanai, as well as the cruise ships, para-sailing, whales and dolphins.
The Kailua-Kona Historical Village is a short drive from the Sea Village (1 miles north on Alii Drive) . The Village is very quaint, with lots of charm and good shopping right along the water’s edge. Some of the activities you can find in the Village and nearby are: beaches, luau’s, farmer’s markets, art galleries, jewelry shops, restaurants, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, boogie boarding, and deep sea fishing .... Just about every water sport you can think of! There are also several great golf courses nearby. There is so much to do to stay active, or you can do nothing and just lounge on the beach.
Poke hawaii diner Kailua Kona Hawaii
Poke hawaii diner Kailua Kona Hawaii
The best hawaii poke diner in Kailua Kona Hawaii is the Umekes locations . To get all three locations on your cell phone pick up the mobile website at The mobile website has the 3 addresses and the 3 phone numbers and business hours for each business in Kailua Kona Hawaii.
Check out umekespoke808.com for more articles and photos Umekes is the most popular poke diner in Kailua-Kona Hawaii Call ahead to pick up 1-808-329-3050 Umekes To Go Ali'i Plaza, Umekes Fishmarket Bar and Grill 1-808-238-0571, Bowls and Rolls 1-808-326-ROLL