Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Good food, decent prices...plenty of beer on tap - and if you were any closer to the bay your feet would get wet!
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Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrGood food, decent prices...plenty of beer on tap - and if you were any closer to the bay your feet would get wet!
“Local style Grindz! good people - go early or expect a wait. Grindz is that 'little hole in the wall' place for bkfst or lunch.
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808 Grindz Cafe
75-5660 Kopiko St“Local style Grindz! good people - go early or expect a wait. Grindz is that 'little hole in the wall' place for bkfst or lunch.
Great Poke! Plenty of different bowls to try so something for everyone and at a reasonable price. If you want fresh fish this is a good place to try. Go EARLY if you want to try the Lumpia - they sell out quick! Indoor or outdoor seating. They also have a small bar. most tables and booths will seat 6 easily
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlGreat Poke! Plenty of different bowls to try so something for everyone and at a reasonable price. If you want fresh fish this is a good place to try. Go EARLY if you want to try the Lumpia - they sell out quick! Indoor or outdoor seating. They also have a small bar. most tables and booths will seat 6 easily
We eat here often - locally owned with a great mix of local and traditional foods (get your Loco-Moco or a tender Roast Beef plate!) Daily specials are great - plenty of food on your plate and some bills left in your wallet! People are friendly and food is always good.
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Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwyWe eat here often - locally owned with a great mix of local and traditional foods (get your Loco-Moco or a tender Roast Beef plate!) Daily specials are great - plenty of food on your plate and some bills left in your wallet! People are friendly and food is always good.
Great local diner close to Naalehu - we always stop in before we head home from South Point...even if it is just for the pie!
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Hana Hou Restaurant
95-1148 Naalehu Spur RdGreat local diner close to Naalehu - we always stop in before we head home from South Point...even if it is just for the pie!
Pull off the highway and enjoy truly local style ribs and chicken! WEEKENDS only!! You'll know it's 'Huli' when you see them making it!! find a seat under the canopy and look out over the Pacific ocean while getting your Grindz on!
Check them out on facebook for times and locations during the week!
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Randy's Huli Chicken and Ribs
79-7552 Hawaiʻi Belt RdPull off the highway and enjoy truly local style ribs and chicken! WEEKENDS only!! You'll know it's 'Huli' when you see them making it!! find a seat under the canopy and look out over the Pacific ocean while getting your Grindz on!
Check them out on facebook for times and locations during the week!
good local eats - reasonable prices. between the airport and our house, good place to stop if you want a quick bite before or after your flight.
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Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa Drgood local eats - reasonable prices. between the airport and our house, good place to stop if you want a quick bite before or after your flight.
Good seafood, prices are reasonable for an 'on the water' place along Ali'i drive. Good portions. Steaks are good too!
You will find a mix of tourists and locals both.
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Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Good seafood, prices are reasonable for an 'on the water' place along Ali'i drive. Good portions. Steaks are good too!
You will find a mix of tourists and locals both.
Good Locally owned restaurant & bar. indoor and outdoor seating available. Food is good and prices are reasonable. no view of the water. We often order the teriyaki burger to go and crash in front of the TV at home! Mix of locals and tourists.
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Quinn's Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani RdGood Locally owned restaurant & bar. indoor and outdoor seating available. Food is good and prices are reasonable. no view of the water. We often order the teriyaki burger to go and crash in front of the TV at home! Mix of locals and tourists.
Best place for dinner at sunset!
Above average food $$$ but worth it! Great view of Keauhou Bay at sunset.
Besides a great dinner, we really enjoyed the Hawaiian style breakfast as well, but they have stateside style foods too, buffet looked good but we passed.
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Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i DrBest place for dinner at sunset!
Above average food $$$ but worth it! Great view of Keauhou Bay at sunset.
Besides a great dinner, we really enjoyed the Hawaiian style breakfast as well, but they have stateside style foods too, buffet looked good but we passed.
Drinks & Nightlife
“good restaurant with bar - prices are little higher but the view is amazing, right on the water! live music on weekends.
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai Rd“good restaurant with bar - prices are little higher but the view is amazing, right on the water! live music on weekends.
Parks & Nature
Cecilia and I paddle here with the local Keauhou Paddling Club. Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday is free at 0600. Great way to experience paddling with a group out into the ocean (they don't go to far - 3-4 miles). also a great place to snorkel though not a lot of beach area
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Keauhou Bay
Cecilia and I paddle here with the local Keauhou Paddling Club. Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday is free at 0600. Great way to experience paddling with a group out into the ocean (they don't go to far - 3-4 miles). also a great place to snorkel though not a lot of beach area
Great place to enjoy the sunset with nothing but horizon around you! It's a "Must Do" if you ask us! it's on the way to Green Sands beach (which is ALSO a Must Do!) After sunset stop in at Hana Hou diner for a late snack before the drive back!
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South Point Park
South Point RoadGreat place to enjoy the sunset with nothing but horizon around you! It's a "Must Do" if you ask us! it's on the way to Green Sands beach (which is ALSO a Must Do!) After sunset stop in at Hana Hou diner for a late snack before the drive back!
“La'aloa Beach County Park - also known as White sands and/or Magic Sands beach. Great little park just a 1/2 mile walk from our home. lot of history, and great swimming. Lots of locals hit this park as well so go early to find a nice spot. picnic area and full facilities on site.”
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i Drive“La'aloa Beach County Park - also known as White sands and/or Magic Sands beach. Great little park just a 1/2 mile walk from our home. lot of history, and great swimming. Lots of locals hit this park as well so go early to find a nice spot. picnic area and full facilities on site.”
Great place for a picnic and enjoying the ocean. This is a County maintained park.
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Pahoehoe Beach Park
77-6434 Ali‘i DrGreat place for a picnic and enjoying the ocean. This is a County maintained park.
Great beach area - LOTs of people head here for white sands and great swimming. parking can be a little crazy so be prepared for a walk - bring plenty of sun screen and water!
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Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako RoadGreat beach area - LOTs of people head here for white sands and great swimming. parking can be a little crazy so be prepared for a walk - bring plenty of sun screen and water!
Arts & Culture
Make time for a short visit to learn more about the history of Kona and the Kona Paniola that shaped the local culture. Come on the right day and you can help make Portuguese baked goods that sell out!
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Kona Historical Society & H.N. Greenwell Store Museum
81-6551 Hawaiʻi Belt RdMake time for a short visit to learn more about the history of Kona and the Kona Paniola that shaped the local culture. Come on the right day and you can help make Portuguese baked goods that sell out!
Shopping
Great place to get fruits and vegetables - not to mention a few 'knick-knacks' to take home or to decorate your island retreat. LOTS of tourists - especially when the cruise ship in in port. It's one of two places we shop for our local produce most of the time.
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Kona Farmers Market
75-5767 Ali‘i DrGreat place to get fruits and vegetables - not to mention a few 'knick-knacks' to take home or to decorate your island retreat. LOTS of tourists - especially when the cruise ship in in port. It's one of two places we shop for our local produce most of the time.
Farmers market on Saturdays for local produce and coffee...can be a little pricey depending on what your looking for so shop around and don't be afraid to walk over to another vendor. This is where we get one of our favorites, Dragon Fruit!
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Keauhou Shopping Center
78-6831 Ali‘i DrFarmers market on Saturdays for local produce and coffee...can be a little pricey depending on what your looking for so shop around and don't be afraid to walk over to another vendor. This is where we get one of our favorites, Dragon Fruit!
Why Kona Commons?
Target
Office Max
McDonalds
Hawaiian Island Creations
AT&T
Ross Dress for Less
Subway
Panda Express
Dairy Queen
Verizon
Sushi
Ultimate Burger
Kona Commons Shopping Center
74-5450 Makala BlvdWhy Kona Commons?
Target
Office Max
McDonalds
Hawaiian Island Creations
AT&T
Ross Dress for Less
Subway
Panda Express
Dairy Queen
Verizon
Sushi
Ultimate Burger
Essentials
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdClean local Grocery store. Great views of Keauhou bay.
Walmart
75-1015 Henry StWalmart...nuff said.
it's Target...no explanation necessary. Cleaner and nicer to shop in than wally-world.
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Target
74-5455 Makala Blvdit's Target...no explanation necessary. Cleaner and nicer to shop in than wally-world.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Keauhou
clean theater, 7 screens of new releases. rarely crowded
Great for Scuba and Snorkeling alike! People are friendly and the shop is clean. They have a pool that allows you to try scuba for the first time, or take a quick refresher before dive day! Jack's operates their own boat out of the marina. They also do Night Manta dives (awesome).
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Jack's Diving Locker
75-5813 Ali‘i DrGreat for Scuba and Snorkeling alike! People are friendly and the shop is clean. They have a pool that allows you to try scuba for the first time, or take a quick refresher before dive day! Jack's operates their own boat out of the marina. They also do Night Manta dives (awesome).