Nicole's Guidebook
Botanical Gardens
Enjoying the Flora and Fauna of Hawaii
This beautiful Hawaiian Botanical Garden is accessible directly from the backyard....The community center on the Garden Grounds also hosts the biggest Hawaiian History and botanical library on the island. Next to that, on the same property are the only Canoe Heiau’s on all of the Hawaiian Islands, where the Canoes were made, sacrifices were performed and the canoes were then launched from this Ahupua’a..
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens
76-6280 Kuakini HwyThis beautiful Hawaiian Botanical Garden is accessible directly from the backyard....The community center on the Garden Grounds also hosts the biggest Hawaiian History and botanical library on the island. Next to that, on the same property are the only Canoe Heiau’s on all of the Hawaiian Islands, where the Canoes were made, sacrifices were performed and the canoes were then launched from this Ahupua’a..
Beaches
For the sun and sand lover
One of the most beautiful and easily accessible and full amenity white sand beaches in the island.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kua Bay
One of the most beautiful and easily accessible and full amenity white sand beaches in the island.
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveLymans surf spot
77-6348 Ali‘i DrThe most beautiful beach on the island, by far...
4x4 only- very rugged four wheeling...xlll
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19The most beautiful beach on the island, by far...
4x4 only- very rugged four wheeling...xlll
Food scene
One of the newest most scenic oceanfront dining around.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrOne of the newest most scenic oceanfront dining around.
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdOne of the all time classic oceanfront Hawaiiana style restaurants with panoramic views. Great Sunset Happy Hour....
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i DrOne of the all time classic oceanfront Hawaiiana style restaurants with panoramic views. Great Sunset Happy Hour....
Family run restaurant with live music, fresh catch and good vibes all
Around. Nice selection of International wines...
Keei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt RoadFamily run restaurant with live music, fresh catch and good vibes all
Around. Nice selection of International wines...
So fresh and delish, locally run by Hawaiian Surfers...
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveSo fresh and delish, locally run by Hawaiian Surfers...
Surfing Beaches
This beach handles some bigger waves.. not for beginners.
One of the nicest white sands beaches near the airport that’s accessible without 4x4. Limited amenities.
Mahaiula Bay
One of the nicest white sands beaches near the airport that’s accessible without 4x4. Limited amenities.
Great garden walking path, amazing sunsets, reefy white sand beaches, picnic pavilions with grills, several surf and bodyboard waves..reef break
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
75-5560 Kuakini HwyGreat garden walking path, amazing sunsets, reefy white sand beaches, picnic pavilions with grills, several surf and bodyboard waves..reef break
Historic Site with kaloko Fish ponds. Large coast line area with hiking trails along the oceanfront.Picnic area with bathroom. Several different surf breaks-harbor lefts handles some bigger swell and likes more west at medium tide.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Histórico Nacional Kaloko-Honokohau
Historic Site with kaloko Fish ponds. Large coast line area with hiking trails along the oceanfront.Picnic area with bathroom. Several different surf breaks-harbor lefts handles some bigger swell and likes more west at medium tide.
Hiking
Best hiking, jungle, rivers, waterfalls and long black sand beaches...river mouth surf break-wind comes up early.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waipio Valley
Best hiking, jungle, rivers, waterfalls and long black sand beaches...river mouth surf break-wind comes up early.