Updated Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

Megan + Vicent
Megan + Vicent
Updated Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

Essentials

Keauhou Shopping Center is walking distance from the casita. Take a right on our street, then a left on Kam III, you will see a shopping center at the stop light with Alii Drive. There is a grocery store (KTA) and a Pharmacy (Longs). There are also numerous OK restaurants, a coffee shop (Peaberry) a post office, a few shops, and some tour companies as well. There is a great organic farmers market on Saturday mornings.
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Keauhou Shopping Center
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
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Keauhou Shopping Center is walking distance from the casita. Take a right on our street, then a left on Kam III, you will see a shopping center at the stop light with Alii Drive. There is a grocery store (KTA) and a Pharmacy (Longs). There are also numerous OK restaurants, a coffee shop (Peaberry) a post office, a few shops, and some tour companies as well. There is a great organic farmers market on Saturday mornings.
Saturday morning in the Keauhou Shopping Center
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Keauhou Urgent Care Center
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
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Saturday morning in the Keauhou Shopping Center
Sunday morning Farmer's Market in Captain Cook.
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Pure Kona Green Market
82-6160 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Sunday morning Farmer's Market in Captain Cook.

Shopping

Boutique great for unique bathing suits, jewelry (our friend Hannah is the jeweler!) and natural beauty products. Lots of local designers and they also carry kiddo stuff and clothing.
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Quill & Feather
75-159 Lunapule Rd
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Boutique great for unique bathing suits, jewelry (our friend Hannah is the jeweler!) and natural beauty products. Lots of local designers and they also carry kiddo stuff and clothing.

FOOD AND DRINKS

The best organic Kona coffee and homemade breakfast spot. Friendly staff and laid back vibe. We love to go here for Kombucha and a vegan baked good. They make everything in house and are on the way to your South Kona adventure.
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Kaya's Kawanui Inc
79-7300 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
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The best organic Kona coffee and homemade breakfast spot. Friendly staff and laid back vibe. We love to go here for Kombucha and a vegan baked good. They make everything in house and are on the way to your South Kona adventure.
Fresh poke bowls to go next to surf break Banyan's. Grab your food and beer and go to the beach.
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Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i Drive
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Fresh poke bowls to go next to surf break Banyan's. Grab your food and beer and go to the beach.
Make a reservation for this Four Seasons restaurants and bring a full wallet.. it is pricey but worth the $$ for the food and view.
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Beach Tree Bar
72-100 Kaupulehu Dr
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Make a reservation for this Four Seasons restaurants and bring a full wallet.. it is pricey but worth the $$ for the food and view.
Natural food store with a deli and food bar. An economical way to grab healthy yum food to go on the way to the beach.
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Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala Blvd
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Natural food store with a deli and food bar. An economical way to grab healthy yum food to go on the way to the beach.
Sandwiches and salads in this cute, locally owned deli.
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Poi Dog Deli
75-1022 Henry St
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Sandwiches and salads in this cute, locally owned deli.
This is in the Keauhou Shopping Center just up the road at the stop light. This is Japanese fusion food and it tends to be good. The happy hour is popular with 50% off the sushi menu in the bar. That is from 4:30-6 pm every day.
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Kenichi Pacific
6831 Ali‘i Dr
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This is in the Keauhou Shopping Center just up the road at the stop light. This is Japanese fusion food and it tends to be good. The happy hour is popular with 50% off the sushi menu in the bar. That is from 4:30-6 pm every day.
On the water and not bad.
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i Dr
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On the water and not bad.
Taco truck on your way down South.
Shaka Tacos
Taco truck on your way down South.
Delicious locally made gelato with local flavors like white pineapple, lilikoi, etc... They also have baked goods and a coffee shop.
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Gypsea Gelato
79-7491 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
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Delicious locally made gelato with local flavors like white pineapple, lilikoi, etc... They also have baked goods and a coffee shop.
The top shave ice place on the West Side, organic and locally made flavors. Try the coconut, lilikoi, lemongrass, ginger, etc.. Kids will love it.
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One Aloha Shave Ice Co.
75-5711 Kuakini Hwy
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The top shave ice place on the West Side, organic and locally made flavors. Try the coconut, lilikoi, lemongrass, ginger, etc.. Kids will love it.
POKE POKE POKE POKE POKE
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Pl
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POKE POKE POKE POKE POKE
Authentic Hawaiian lau lau - they run out every day.
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Kaaloa's Super J's
83-5409 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Authentic Hawaiian lau lau - they run out every day.
Coffee! They also have a South Kona location.
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HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee
74-5599 Pawai Pl
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Coffee! They also have a South Kona location.
Simple fried food, local spot, easy with kids! Sometimes there is live music outside which is fun.
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Willie's Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai Pl
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Simple fried food, local spot, easy with kids! Sometimes there is live music outside which is fun.

Drinks & Nightlife

Drinks on the ocean in the heart of Kailua-Kona.
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Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai Rd
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Drinks on the ocean in the heart of Kailua-Kona.
Music and drinks in the heart of town.
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Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i Drive
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Music and drinks in the heart of town.
Local brews - high quality stuff, the location is just OK but the product is tops.
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Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia St
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Local brews - high quality stuff, the location is just OK but the product is tops.

Beaches

Easy 20 minute hike down to this gorgeous valley and beach. For more adventure hike into the second valley.
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Pololu Valley Utsiktspunkt
52-5100 Akoni Pule Hwy
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Easy 20 minute hike down to this gorgeous valley and beach. For more adventure hike into the second valley.
Perfect picnic spot at the beach in South Kona.
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Manini Beach
Manini Beach Road
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Perfect picnic spot at the beach in South Kona.
White sand beach north of the airport. The Hawaii beach you have been thinking of.
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Kua Bay
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White sand beach north of the airport. The Hawaii beach you have been thinking of.
The point at Kukio is the best place for small kids on a rough ocean day. Tell the guys at security at Kukio that you want a beach pass for the point. Bing your picnic and cooler.
Kikaua Point
The point at Kukio is the best place for small kids on a rough ocean day. Tell the guys at security at Kukio that you want a beach pass for the point. Bing your picnic and cooler.
The Green Sands beach and South Point are a must see down South. You can hike to the beach or take the local taxis down there. Out of this world scenery.
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South Point Park
South Point Road
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The Green Sands beach and South Point are a must see down South. You can hike to the beach or take the local taxis down there. Out of this world scenery.
Another iconic Big Island view. Hike down, or take a tour to this wild beach and gorgeous valley. Not to be missed.
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Waipio Valley Lookout
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Another iconic Big Island view. Hike down, or take a tour to this wild beach and gorgeous valley. Not to be missed.
Beautiful bay South of our house with lots of possibilities for amazing kayak trips and/or snorkel adventure. Head down there with Kona Boys for a guided tour, or Fairwinds or Sea Paradise for a boat trip out of Keauhou Bay (next door to the house!).
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Kealakekua Bay
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Beautiful bay South of our house with lots of possibilities for amazing kayak trips and/or snorkel adventure. Head down there with Kona Boys for a guided tour, or Fairwinds or Sea Paradise for a boat trip out of Keauhou Bay (next door to the house!).
Although usually packed with visitors, you can't beat the easy entrance for an into to snorkeling in Hawai'i. Also, Kahalu'u is less than two minute drive from the house. There are also a number of surf schools operating out of this area to learn to surf.
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Kahaluu-bukta
Ali‘i Drive
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Although usually packed with visitors, you can't beat the easy entrance for an into to snorkeling in Hawai'i. Also, Kahalu'u is less than two minute drive from the house. There are also a number of surf schools operating out of this area to learn to surf.
Fun beach park with volleyball courts, and great boogie boarding waves. Super close to the house as well, a just a few miles north on Ali'i drive.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i Drive
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Fun beach park with volleyball courts, and great boogie boarding waves. Super close to the house as well, a just a few miles north on Ali'i drive.

Sightseeing

Can't miss this incredible historical site on the water. The snorkeling next door at Two Step is nice too!
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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160
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Can't miss this incredible historical site on the water. The snorkeling next door at Two Step is nice too!