Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

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Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun place in town for drinks and appetizers. They have live music and the location is upstairs and open air looking out to bay.
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Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i Drive
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Fun place in town for drinks and appetizers. They have live music and the location is upstairs and open air looking out to bay.
New brewery in town...worth checking out! They use island grown fruits ciders like: White Pineapple Cider and Dragonfruit and Lychee Cider. So good!
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Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia St
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New brewery in town...worth checking out! They use island grown fruits ciders like: White Pineapple Cider and Dragonfruit and Lychee Cider. So good!
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai Pl
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At Magic/White Sands beach - great spot on the water with waves actually breaking on the restaurant Great for sunsets!
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i Dr
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At Magic/White Sands beach - great spot on the water with waves actually breaking on the restaurant Great for sunsets!
Go at sunset and grab a seat for an incredible view - food, cocktails, live music and also luau's on certain evenings.
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Don's Mai Tai Bar
75-5852 Ali‘i Dr
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Go at sunset and grab a seat for an incredible view - food, cocktails, live music and also luau's on certain evenings.
At the Four Seasons - Absolutely Beautiful Spot
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Beach Tree Bar
72-100 Kaupulehu Dr
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At the Four Seasons - Absolutely Beautiful Spot
A little drive away but worth it!
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Napua at Mauna Lani Beach club
68-1292 S Kaniku Dr
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A little drive away but worth it!
Delicious mai tai's right on the beach. Worth the drive to see the grounds and best beach with restaurants
Hau Tree
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr
Delicious mai tai's right on the beach. Worth the drive to see the grounds and best beach with restaurants
Live music, dance, no roof so listen to music under the stars, but with good sound
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Blue Dragon Restaurant and Coastal Cuisine
61-3616 Kawaihae Rd
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Live music, dance, no roof so listen to music under the stars, but with good sound

Food Scene

Walk just 2 complexes down for early coffee or treat before everyone wakes up! Great coffee, smoothies, wraps and sandwiches.
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Green Flash Coffee
75-6000 Ali‘i Dr
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Walk just 2 complexes down for early coffee or treat before everyone wakes up! Great coffee, smoothies, wraps and sandwiches.
Great for watching the Kona sunset! It's outdoors and some tables are right in the sand. Good fish tacos and Mai tai's! Live music in evenings and sometimes you will see a hula dancer too.
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai Rd
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Great for watching the Kona sunset! It's outdoors and some tables are right in the sand. Good fish tacos and Mai tai's! Live music in evenings and sometimes you will see a hula dancer too.
Coffee, food, trendy place right in town
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Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i Dr
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Coffee, food, trendy place right in town
Really cute tea and coffee and lunch place....desserts too! Walking distance!
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Tea:licious Cafe
75-159 Lunapule Rd
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Really cute tea and coffee and lunch place....desserts too! Walking distance!
FEATURED on Goop website: https://goop.com/restaurants/hawaii/big-island/holualoa/holuakoa-cafe/ . Trendy, good food,
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Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
765897 Kona Belt Rd
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FEATURED on Goop website: https://goop.com/restaurants/hawaii/big-island/holualoa/holuakoa-cafe/ . Trendy, good food,
It sits atop the mountainside with sweeping views! Great coffee and food...perfect place to stop on your day of exploring.
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The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa Hwy
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It sits atop the mountainside with sweeping views! Great coffee and food...perfect place to stop on your day of exploring.
Okay, they have the BEST COFFEE I've ever had. A great drive inland to Waimea/Kamuela. Check it out for sure...and on Saturday mornings, the Farmers Market too!
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Waimea Coffee Company
65-1279 Kawaihae Rd
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Okay, they have the BEST COFFEE I've ever had. A great drive inland to Waimea/Kamuela. Check it out for sure...and on Saturday mornings, the Farmers Market too!
Great place for fish...you can take out fresh and barbecue at home or eat there.
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Pl
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Great place for fish...you can take out fresh and barbecue at home or eat there.
Known for great Mexican food!
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El Maguey
74-5563 Kaiwi St
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Known for great Mexican food!
Take a drive into the horse country to Waimea on Saturday mornings for the Parker School Farmers Market. Delicious food finds and while you're in town, stop at the Waimea Coffee Co. just around the corner--best coffee ever and great food.
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Waimea Town Market at Parker School
65-1224 Lindsey Rd
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Take a drive into the horse country to Waimea on Saturday mornings for the Parker School Farmers Market. Delicious food finds and while you're in town, stop at the Waimea Coffee Co. just around the corner--best coffee ever and great food.
Feet in the sand and great food and drinks--lovely setting!
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Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Pl
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Feet in the sand and great food and drinks--lovely setting!
Excellent fish + Fantastic sweeping ocean views + Sports bar!
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Tropics Tap House - Keauhou
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
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Excellent fish + Fantastic sweeping ocean views + Sports bar!
Delightful Waimea restaurant with Hawaiian and Asian dishes.- make a reservation.
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Red Water Cafe
65-1299 Kawaihae Rd
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Delightful Waimea restaurant with Hawaiian and Asian dishes.- make a reservation.
Formerly 'Daylight Mind"
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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i Dr
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Formerly 'Daylight Mind"
Delicious food - wonderful Hawaiian decor.
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Bamboo Restaurant & Gallery
55-3415 Akoni Pule Hwy
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Delicious food - wonderful Hawaiian decor.
Pretty good tacos!
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Killer Tacos
74-5483 Kaiwi Street
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Pretty good tacos!
Amazing food!
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Krua Thai Cuisine
75-5705 Kuakini Hwy
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Amazing food!
Jackie Rey's - delicious, maybe the best, food, but not the greatest ambience
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Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy
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Jackie Rey's - delicious, maybe the best, food, but not the greatest ambience
Delicious Food at Mauna Lani
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CanoeHouse
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
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Delicious Food at Mauna Lani
Good food and fun --- In Town!!
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Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i Dr
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Good food and fun --- In Town!!
Fave Sushi and IN TOWN!
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Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i Dr
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Fave Sushi and IN TOWN!
Really good Poke!
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Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i Drive
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Really good Poke!
Nice spot -- could do for special dinner or anytime really
Hualalai Grille
72-100 Kaupulehu Dr
Nice spot -- could do for special dinner or anytime really

Essentials

Great spot for all your natural foods....Really good hot food bar and salad bar too. Yummy gluten free and vegan too.
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Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala Blvd
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Great spot for all your natural foods....Really good hot food bar and salad bar too. Yummy gluten free and vegan too.
Chain store like we have in California except with some different Hawaiian foods!
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Safeway
75-971 Henry St
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Chain store like we have in California except with some different Hawaiian foods!
These stores don't have big signs, so you have to really look to see where it actually is. They have everything you need and more--including the occasional rooster in the parking lot :)
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KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani Rd
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These stores don't have big signs, so you have to really look to see where it actually is. They have everything you need and more--including the occasional rooster in the parking lot :)
Great Target store, not far away and you can get everything you need during your stay.
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Target
74-5455 Makala Blvd
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Great Target store, not far away and you can get everything you need during your stay.
You will see several of these stores around Kona--very convenient and they have fun Hawaiian stuff too.
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ABC STORES
75-5744 Ali‘i Dr
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You will see several of these stores around Kona--very convenient and they have fun Hawaiian stuff too.
Hit Costco right near the airport on the way in :)
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Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau St
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Hit Costco right near the airport on the way in :)

Arts & Culture

Quaint artist community up the mountainside only 15 mins away. Little boutiques and cafe's.
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Holualoa
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Quaint artist community up the mountainside only 15 mins away. Little boutiques and cafe's.
This is a real Kona coffee farm where they have guided tours daily. So much fun to sample coffee, ride on an open air jeep through the orchards and pick all sorts of different fruit growing. They have parrots outside in a cage and chickens roaming the land.
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Buddha's Cup
78-1377 Bishop Rd
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This is a real Kona coffee farm where they have guided tours daily. So much fun to sample coffee, ride on an open air jeep through the orchards and pick all sorts of different fruit growing. They have parrots outside in a cage and chickens roaming the land.
A honey farm! This place is a must see....sample honey, go on a tour of the hives and learn so much about beekeeping. Great to take the kids too! From the website: BEEKEEPING MUSEUM & HONEY STORE: NOW OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 10- 4, Saturdays 10-2 Tours of the Beehives by reservation 10:00 , 12:00 , 2:00
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Big Island Bees
82-1140 Meli Rd
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A honey farm! This place is a must see....sample honey, go on a tour of the hives and learn so much about beekeeping. Great to take the kids too! From the website: BEEKEEPING MUSEUM & HONEY STORE: NOW OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 10- 4, Saturdays 10-2 Tours of the Beehives by reservation 10:00 , 12:00 , 2:00
Must visit coffee farm!
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Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Must visit coffee farm!

Parks & Nature

Very historic place. Different ways to get there including by boat.
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Памятник капитану Джеймсу Куку
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Very historic place. Different ways to get there including by boat.
Gorgeous--not to miss! Hapuna is often said to be Hawaii's most beautiful beach! BIG stretch of WHITE SAND and snorkel areas make it great for everyone. Not a far drive, only 30 mins or less.
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Государственный парк Хапуна-Бич
Old Puako Road
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Gorgeous--not to miss! Hapuna is often said to be Hawaii's most beautiful beach! BIG stretch of WHITE SAND and snorkel areas make it great for everyone. Not a far drive, only 30 mins or less.
Love this beach! Close to the airport (about 3 or so miles north)--turn LEFT when you see the Veteran's sign on the right)...you can go as soon as you hop off the plane :) White sand beach, lava rock and pristine waters. Restrooms on site. There is sometimes a really good food truck at the parking lot too!
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Куа-Бей
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Love this beach! Close to the airport (about 3 or so miles north)--turn LEFT when you see the Veteran's sign on the right)...you can go as soon as you hop off the plane :) White sand beach, lava rock and pristine waters. Restrooms on site. There is sometimes a really good food truck at the parking lot too!
Nicked named because the lava shows on the beach among the sand and sometimes there's no sand!! White Sand/Magic Sand Beach is great also because it is so close by. A 5 min. drive South with parking across the street and bicycle rentals too. When you wake up early, go and enjoy the beauty :)
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i Drive
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Nicked named because the lava shows on the beach among the sand and sometimes there's no sand!! White Sand/Magic Sand Beach is great also because it is so close by. A 5 min. drive South with parking across the street and bicycle rentals too. When you wake up early, go and enjoy the beauty :)
Pack a lunch and hike into this beach...great afternoon of sun and fun! A must do if you have the time!
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Макалавена-Бич
Hawaii 19
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Pack a lunch and hike into this beach...great afternoon of sun and fun! A must do if you have the time!
Quaint and historic town up the Kohala coast--check out this website for info: https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/hawi-guide-hawaii-islands-funky-town-and-historic-sites
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Hawi
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Quaint and historic town up the Kohala coast--check out this website for info: https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/hawi-guide-hawaii-islands-funky-town-and-historic-sites
Sea turtles and black sand https://www.lovebigisland.com/big-island-beaches/punaluu/
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Punalu‘u Beach
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Sea turtles and black sand https://www.lovebigisland.com/big-island-beaches/punaluu/
Quaint and gorgeous little cove at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook. Manini Beach has a small park with great shade trees, picnic table and just a great place to swim, kayak and snorkel! Very picturesque!
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Manini Beach
Manini Beach Road
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Quaint and gorgeous little cove at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook. Manini Beach has a small park with great shade trees, picnic table and just a great place to swim, kayak and snorkel! Very picturesque!
Such a great long white sandy beach - typically less busy and great waves for boogie boarding. Free parking yet limited.
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Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
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Such a great long white sandy beach - typically less busy and great waves for boogie boarding. Free parking yet limited.
Visit the Visitor Center first to get info on where to go within the park. Tons of hikes and trails - petrogylphs - rainforest trail -at times the active lava can be seen. Definite must see on your trip to the island!
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Volcano
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Visit the Visitor Center first to get info on where to go within the park. Tons of hikes and trails - petrogylphs - rainforest trail -at times the active lava can be seen. Definite must see on your trip to the island!
About an hour hike in or take a truck for $20 roundtrip. Good waves for body surfing. Just very beautiful and picturesque - a must see for sure!
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Пляж Папаколеа с зеленым песком
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About an hour hike in or take a truck for $20 roundtrip. Good waves for body surfing. Just very beautiful and picturesque - a must see for sure!
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Гавайский тропический ботанический сад
27-717 Mamalahoa Hwy
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Entertainment & Activities

Pick up your gear and check out all the great snorkel spots in and around Kona!
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Snorkel Bob's Kona
75-5831 Kahakai Rd
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Pick up your gear and check out all the great snorkel spots in and around Kona!
Though I have not done this yet, I've heard it is amazing fun riding the rim: "One of those stops is the overlook of Hi’ilawe Falls, and another is at the back of the valley at a waterfall swimming hole that is actually upstream from Hi’ilawe Falls. The water here is constant at about 72 degrees and it is about chest-deep". Sounds wonderful--so I wanted to add this here :)
Waipi'o Ride The Rim ATV
48-5416 Kukuihaele Rd
Though I have not done this yet, I've heard it is amazing fun riding the rim: "One of those stops is the overlook of Hi’ilawe Falls, and another is at the back of the valley at a waterfall swimming hole that is actually upstream from Hi’ilawe Falls. The water here is constant at about 72 degrees and it is about chest-deep". Sounds wonderful--so I wanted to add this here :)
Fabulous snorkeling!
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Honaunau Bay
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Fabulous snorkeling!
Another excursion I've not done and heard great things about!
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Государственный парк водопадов Акака
875 Akaka Falls Rd
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Another excursion I've not done and heard great things about!
Fun place to visit if you're down in Mountain view area
Great organic lava links farm- disc golf
11-3363 Apele Rd
Fun place to visit if you're down in Mountain view area

Shopping

Checkout local fruits, clothing and gifts..even ukelele's here at the market.
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Kona Farmers Market
75-5767 Ali‘i Dr
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Checkout local fruits, clothing and gifts..even ukelele's here at the market.