Marisa's Hawaii Guidebook
Sightseeing
It’s an amazing things to see and learn about how our island was created!
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
It’s an amazing things to see and learn about how our island was created!
This spiritual sanctuary, commemorated today as Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, was protected by Lono, the God of life.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160 This spiritual sanctuary, commemorated today as Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, was protected by Lono, the God of life.
Take a tour of our oceanfront salt farm featured on Guy Fieri's newest series "Guy: Hawaiian Style" and learn about how our salt is made and hand harvested.
Kona Sea Salt
73-907 Makako Bay DriveTake a tour of our oceanfront salt farm featured on Guy Fieri's newest series "Guy: Hawaiian Style" and learn about how our salt is made and hand harvested.
The Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden is living classroom that attracts photographers, gardeners, botanists, scientists, and nature lovers from around the world. The bioreserve contains over 2,000 species, representing more than 125 families and 750 genera. The 20-acre valley is a natural greenhouse, protected from buffeting trade winds and blessed with fertile volcanic soil. Throughout this garden valley, nature trails meander through a true tropical rain forest, crossing bubbling streams, passing several beautiful waterfalls, and curving around the exciting ocean vistas along the rugged Pacific coast.
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyThe Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden is living classroom that attracts photographers, gardeners, botanists, scientists, and nature lovers from around the world. The bioreserve contains over 2,000 species, representing more than 125 families and 750 genera. The 20-acre valley is a natural greenhouse, protected from buffeting trade winds and blessed with fertile volcanic soil. Throughout this garden valley, nature trails meander through a true tropical rain forest, crossing bubbling streams, passing several beautiful waterfalls, and curving around the exciting ocean vistas along the rugged Pacific coast.
Mauna Kea
The only green sand beach in the Hawaiian island chain!
148 locals recommend
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
The only green sand beach in the Hawaiian island chain!
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdRainbow Falls
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
68-690 Waikoloa RdYour the island and sight see what hawaii has to offer!
Activities
Bring the kids to see all the animals at the zoo!!
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
800 Stainback HwyIt’s super fun for the kids
Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlLearn the history about hawaii and our planets!
Interested in taking a night dive and swimming with these big boy manta rays?! You definitely don’t wanna miss out on this!
50 locals recommend
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe PkwyInterested in taking a night dive and swimming with these big boy manta rays?! You definitely don’t wanna miss out on this!
What’s a better way to experience the Hawaiian history through the lovely hula hands?
7 locals recommend
The Mauna Kea Luau
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrWhat’s a better way to experience the Hawaiian history through the lovely hula hands?
Atlantis Submarines Kona
75- 5660 Palani RdHands down the best activities to do on the big island of hawaii!
13 locals recommend
KapohoKine Adventures
93 Banyan DrHands down the best activities to do on the big island of hawaii!
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveKua Bay
Hapuna Beach
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveKohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi Rd
Hawaii Laser Tag
73-2500 Kaloko DriveDonkey Mill Art Center
78-6670 Mamalahoa HwyThe Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
78-6772 Makenawai StFair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StBlue Hawaiian Helicopters
68-690 Waikoloa RdQueens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrKings' Shops
250 Waikōloa Beach DrPaniolo Adventures
Wailea Horseback Adventure - Waipio Ridge Stables LLC
31313 Old Mamalahoa HighwayNāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Punalu'u Black Sand beach
Ninole Loop RoadKBXtreme Premier Entertainment Center
75-5591 Palani RdVoyagers of the Pacific Luau
75-5852 Ali‘i DrHilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetImiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa PlDolphin Quest Hawaii - Swim with Dolphins
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DrThe Shops At Mauna Lani
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrAtlantis Submarines Kona
75- 5660 Palani RdKapohoKine Adventures
93 Banyan DrTour/activities
Love the taste of coffee? take a tour and learn the history on how kona coffee is made and processed.
15 locals recommend
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee LLC
74-4944 Mamalahoa HwyLove the taste of coffee? take a tour and learn the history on how kona coffee is made and processed.
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlHawaiian Vanilla Co.
43-2007 Paauilo Mauka RdSea Quest Hawaii
78-7138 Kaleiopapa StFood scene
Visit our farmers market in Waimea and get the chance to meet local vendors and purchase lots of local goodies!
28 locals recommend
Kamuela Farmers Market
67-139 Pukalani RdVisit our farmers market in Waimea and get the chance to meet local vendors and purchase lots of local goodies!
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlYummy food hawaiian style
Kalikala Cuisine
Yummy breakfast spot with an ocean view
Big Kahuna Beach Grill
75-5663 Palani RoadHuggo's
75-5828 Kahakai Rd
Ululani‘s Hawaiian Shave Ice
75-5660 Palani RoadThe best Hawaiian style shave ice
Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrSushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i DrIsland Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrThe Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyOriginal Thai Cuisine LLC
75-5629 Kuakini HwyOla Brew
74-5598 Luhia StWillie's Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai PlHawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdKona Coffee & Tea
74-5588 Palani RdFoster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrArvo Cafe Waimea
65-1227 Opelo RdYummy treats and coffee in Waimea
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Pl
Manta
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DriveYummy food
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
72-100 Ka'upulehu DriveBook a reservation at Beach tree bar!
Seafood Bar and Grill
61-3642 Kawaihae RdVIBE cafe & health bar
750 Kanoelehua AveFoster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrBasik Cafe
75-5831 Kahakai RdKona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i Dr
Kai Eats and Drinks
75-5776 Ali‘i DriveHonu's on the Beach Restaurant
75-5660 Palani RdPunalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Movies
Luxurious Movie theater where you can order food, eat and drink while watching a movie!
Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrBeaches
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
69-275 Waikōloa Beach DrHapuna Beach
Spa
Kohala Spa
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DriveThe Spa At Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani RdMamalahoa Hot Tubs & Massage
81-1016 St John's Rd