Kailua-Kona Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
About Kailua-Kona
In ancient times, the area was considered the premier place to live due to the excellent weather and good water. Many kings made their homes here. Later, missionaries built churches and residences, turning the tiny fishing village into a small seaport. It was the home of King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands. 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 and the Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
Top Attractions in Kailua-Kona
Explore the best things to see and do in Kailua-Kona:
- ★Coffee plantations
- ★Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.
- ★Hawaii Forest & Trail
- ★Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors
- ★Hulihe'e Palace
- ★Jacks Diving Locker
- ★Kahaluu Beach
- ★Kahalu'u Beach Surf & Sea
Where to Eat in Kailua-Kona
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big Island Grill
- 🍴Da Poke Shack
- 🍴Habaneros
- 🍴Ocean Street Tacos
- 🍴Original Thai
- 🍴Pancho and Lefty's
Where to Stay in Kailua-Kona
- 🏨Beach Villas at Kahaluu
- 🏨Holualao Inn
- 🏨Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village
- 🏨Kona Coast Resort
- 🏨Kona Islander Inn Hotel
- 🏨Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Kailua-Kona Travel Guide Sections
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