Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Food, 100 Draft beers, themed nights like Trivia, Sports, etc, Walking Distance from the apartment.
77 locals recommend
Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrGood Food, 100 Draft beers, themed nights like Trivia, Sports, etc, Walking Distance from the apartment.
Open all day, Karaoke during the early week, Live Music with a good rotation 7 - 10 pm on weekends , after 10 pm the middle room becomes a nightclub. Walking Distance from the apartment.
40 locals recommend
Laverne's Sports Bar
75-5819 Ali‘i DrOpen all day, Karaoke during the early week, Live Music with a good rotation 7 - 10 pm on weekends , after 10 pm the middle room becomes a nightclub. Walking Distance from the apartment.
Sunset spot with your Toes in the sand with your drink in your hand. Fun live music that is Hawaiian Contemporary which encourages dancing. Walking distance from the apartment.
149 locals recommend
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdSunset spot with your Toes in the sand with your drink in your hand. Fun live music that is Hawaiian Contemporary which encourages dancing. Walking distance from the apartment.
Sports Bar that becomes a tiny nightclub after 10 pm. Walking distance from the apartment.
36 locals recommend
Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Ali‘i DrSports Bar that becomes a tiny nightclub after 10 pm. Walking distance from the apartment.
Toes in the sand with your drinks in your hand! Beautiful sunsets, with live music every night. The have a play area with Ping Pong, putting green, horseshoes, and other games. The food is average, but overpriced. I usually just get a sampler and enjoy the spot.
171 locals recommend
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlToes in the sand with your drinks in your hand! Beautiful sunsets, with live music every night. The have a play area with Ping Pong, putting green, horseshoes, and other games. The food is average, but overpriced. I usually just get a sampler and enjoy the spot.
You can watch their Luau show from the bar if you didn't want to do the dinner
38 locals recommend
Don's Mai Tai Bar
75-5852 Ali‘i DrYou can watch their Luau show from the bar if you didn't want to do the dinner
Total dive bar that has Karaoke all day until 2 am. Really close to the apartment. Perfect for people who like seeking out hole-in-the-wall dive bars.
13 locals recommend
Sam's Hideaway
75-5729 Ali‘i DrTotal dive bar that has Karaoke all day until 2 am. Really close to the apartment. Perfect for people who like seeking out hole-in-the-wall dive bars.
Gourmet pizza and other interesting good food. They have brewing tours, but they are like 5 minutes long.
226 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlGourmet pizza and other interesting good food. They have brewing tours, but they are like 5 minutes long.
This bar is fun for everybody! They have all sorts of events including comedy shows. Don't let the fact that it is Gay-owned affect your decision to try this place out.
7 locals recommend
MY BAR & Nightclub - LGBTQ Friendly Hot Spot
74-5606 Luhia StThis bar is fun for everybody! They have all sorts of events including comedy shows. Don't let the fact that it is Gay-owned affect your decision to try this place out.
Mad Marlin Sports Bar
74-5484 Kaiwi StCheap and strong drinks with pool tables and dartboards.
Just under a year old, this brewery boast local recipes and ciders. For the true beer aficionados, it is a welcoming place.
64 locals recommend
Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia StJust under a year old, this brewery boast local recipes and ciders. For the true beer aficionados, it is a welcoming place.
Popular Irish Pub known for their wonderful beer batter recipes
66 locals recommend
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani RdPopular Irish Pub known for their wonderful beer batter recipes
Arts & Culture
Very interesting museum, with performances monthly
Hulihe'e Palace
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani RdGreat art and artifacts
Kona Oceanfront Gallery
75-5770 Ali‘i DrClever art and local artists
Food Scene
Great for breakfast and dinner. Wonderful recipes, although the prices are starting to climb high.....
163 locals recommend
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrGreat for breakfast and dinner. Wonderful recipes, although the prices are starting to climb high.....
This place has a large selection of fish, including less common fish. They have a delicious Volcano Drink for two. I have a coupon for a free appetizer in the apartment. :) Walking Distance from the Apartment.
60 locals recommend
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
This place has a large selection of fish, including less common fish. They have a delicious Volcano Drink for two. I have a coupon for a free appetizer in the apartment. :) Walking Distance from the Apartment.
Fine Dining on the water. Great food and wine selection. My best friend is a Sous Chef there and so I know the quality behind the scenes is great, too.
162 locals recommend
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdFine Dining on the water. Great food and wine selection. My best friend is a Sous Chef there and so I know the quality behind the scenes is great, too.
Great sushi that you can call out your list of ingredients and he'll make it on the spot for you. Wait times can be a long as AN HOUR, but people do wait for it.
26 locals recommend
You Make the Roll
75-5725 Ali‘i DrGreat sushi that you can call out your list of ingredients and he'll make it on the spot for you. Wait times can be a long as AN HOUR, but people do wait for it.
Great sushi and dinner. Happy hour is 4 - 6 pm with 50% off sushi at the bar.
43 locals recommend
Kenichi Pacific
6831 Ali‘i DrGreat sushi and dinner. Happy hour is 4 - 6 pm with 50% off sushi at the bar.
It's right on the water. Perfect for early mornings watching the dolphins or sunsets from the top floor. Walking distance from the apartments.
69 locals recommend
Daylight Mind Coffee Company
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrIt's right on the water. Perfect for early mornings watching the dolphins or sunsets from the top floor. Walking distance from the apartments.
Fantastic food! No view, but a wonderful menu. Start with the Ahi Poke Tower.
127 locals recommend
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyFantastic food! No view, but a wonderful menu. Start with the Ahi Poke Tower.
Kamana Kitchen
75-5770 Ali‘i DrGreat Indian food!
Great local spot with huge plates for cheap prices. Cash only.
58 locals recommend
Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdGreat local spot with huge plates for cheap prices. Cash only.
Sightseeing
The Hawaiians left messages for you 400 years ago. It's cool to try to decipher what story they are trying to tell
18 locals recommend
Puako Petroglyph Park
1 N Kaniku DrThe Hawaiians left messages for you 400 years ago. It's cool to try to decipher what story they are trying to tell
Actual Ancient Hawaiian village with statues and Huts.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160 Actual Ancient Hawaiian village with statues and Huts.
First Christian Church on the Big Island made out of lava and coral. The inside is beautifully decorated with the local wood Koa.
20 locals recommend
Mokuaikaua Church
75-5713 Ali‘i DrFirst Christian Church on the Big Island made out of lava and coral. The inside is beautifully decorated with the local wood Koa.
An old Hawaiian village surrounding a temple
27 locals recommend
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
62-3601 Kawaihae RdAn old Hawaiian village surrounding a temple
Kamehameha Statue
Statue of King Kamehameha
Akoni Pule HighwayOld Hawaiian village with ruins still visible. Usually turtles sleeping in the sand as you walk along the shoreline
45 locals recommend
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Old Hawaiian village with ruins still visible. Usually turtles sleeping in the sand as you walk along the shoreline
Shopping
Waterfront Row Shopping Center
75-5774 Ali‘i DrNice walk through mall, good spot for souvenirs, with The Amazing Bosco who plays multiple instruments at once on Friday nights.
16 locals recommend
Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Ali‘i DrNice walk through mall, good spot for souvenirs, with The Amazing Bosco who plays multiple instruments at once on Friday nights.
Kona International Market
74-5533 Luhia StIf you need to get last minute Hawaiian chocolate, coffee, souvenirs, calendars, and swag - this is your one-stop.
72 locals recommend
Walmart
75-1015 Henry StIf you need to get last minute Hawaiian chocolate, coffee, souvenirs, calendars, and swag - this is your one-stop.
This is the closest supermarket. It's literally behind the apartment
38 locals recommend
Sack N Save Kona
75-5595 Palani RdThis is the closest supermarket. It's literally behind the apartment
Entertainment & Activities
Kanaloa Octopus Farm
73-4460 Queen Ka'ahumanu HighwayOcean Rider Inc
73-4388 Ilikai PlaceLearn about Seahorses and even hold a Seahorse. A little pricey.
The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
78-6772 Makenawai StBecause chocolate........
Hawaiian Vanilla Co.
43-2007 Paauilo Mauka RdInteresting and delicious vanilla tour
Hamakua Macadamia Nut Co Inc
61-3251 Maluokalani StGet your Macnut fix here
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback HwyIt's free and super cute!
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyTour a coffee plantation, sample coffees and chocolates
Parks & Nature
Rainbow Falls
Captain Cook Monument Trail
Napoopoo RoadAmazing snorkeling, tough hike coming back out
Easy loop trail past 2 waterfalls and through a bamboo forest
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdEasy loop trail past 2 waterfalls and through a bamboo forest
Botanical World Adventures
31-240 Old Mamalahoa HwyHawaii Volcanoes National Park
Great trails on top of an active volcano
Amazing place, even if you are not interested in flowers
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyAmazing place, even if you are not interested in flowers
Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyHike into a valley to a black sand beach
Stargazing is a MUST DO! The visitor center is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Prepare to be amazed!
33 locals recommend
Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Access RoadStargazing is a MUST DO! The visitor center is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Prepare to be amazed!
Boiling Pots
1766 Wailuku Dr