Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Everything Else
The tide takes the sand out in winter and brings it back in spring. Nice white sandy beach with easy parking.
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Disappearing Sands Beach
The tide takes the sand out in winter and brings it back in spring. Nice white sandy beach with easy parking.
Easy 20 minute drive to house so you can start relaxing.
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Kona International Airport
73-200 Kupipi StEasy 20 minute drive to house so you can start relaxing.
Play golf with peacocks strutting by. This course is up at enough of an elevation that it stays cool.
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Makalei Golf Club
72-3890 Hawaiʻi Belt RdPlay golf with peacocks strutting by. This course is up at enough of an elevation that it stays cool.
A little distance but the nicest public golf (other than at the resorts) course we think. Hit out to an island on the 17th hole.
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Makani Golf Club
71-1420 Hawaiʻi Belt RdA little distance but the nicest public golf (other than at the resorts) course we think. Hit out to an island on the 17th hole.
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveGood for snorkeling, plenty of parking and services.
Food Scene
Right at water's edge of the bay. Good sunset views, nice bar atmosphere and above average dining.
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdRight at water's edge of the bay. Good sunset views, nice bar atmosphere and above average dining.
Huge portions, best breakfasts on island. More locals than tourists. You will not go hungry!
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Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwyHuge portions, best breakfasts on island. More locals than tourists. You will not go hungry!
Right across the street from the bay. Sit at the long table facing the bay to people watch while you enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Good food at modest prices.
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Bongo Ben's
75-5819 Ali‘i DrRight across the street from the bay. Sit at the long table facing the bay to people watch while you enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Good food at modest prices.
Closest dining to the house. Vibrant atmosphere, good bar, the freshest fish and friendly staff make this a fun place.
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Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyClosest dining to the house. Vibrant atmosphere, good bar, the freshest fish and friendly staff make this a fun place.
Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i DrBest sushi we have found in the area.
A good Japanese restaurant with a great happy hour from 4-6:30, rolls 1/2 price. Dining is sophisticated, incorporating more than Japanese cuisine.
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Kenichi Pacific
6831 Ali‘i DrA good Japanese restaurant with a great happy hour from 4-6:30, rolls 1/2 price. Dining is sophisticated, incorporating more than Japanese cuisine.
A fun atmosphere but some of the food has been disappointing. Views of ocean (over the top of a shopping center). Happy hour from 3-5 usually draws a crowd.
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Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i DrA fun atmosphere but some of the food has been disappointing. Views of ocean (over the top of a shopping center). Happy hour from 3-5 usually draws a crowd.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music by some well-known names in the islands each Thurs. eve and great happy hour mai tais. Sunset views are some of the best.
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Don the Beachcomber
75-5852 Ali‘i DrLive music by some well-known names in the islands each Thurs. eve and great happy hour mai tais. Sunset views are some of the best.
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StLoad up for your stay!
Good for food (even some fresh items) at a lower price than grocery stores. If you forgot anything, I'm sure you will find it here.
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Target
74-5455 Makala BlvdGood for food (even some fresh items) at a lower price than grocery stores. If you forgot anything, I'm sure you will find it here.