Your Best Hawaii Vacation
Essentials
While a fully stocked grocery store, they can run out of certain brands at times. Most items arrive on a boat so when they run out there is no more for a bit.
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Safeway
75-971 Henry StWhile a fully stocked grocery store, they can run out of certain brands at times. Most items arrive on a boat so when they run out there is no more for a bit.
You can get most needed items here. They may not have the best selection but it is a great one stop shop.
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Target
74-5455 Makala BlvdYou can get most needed items here. They may not have the best selection but it is a great one stop shop.
Parks & Nature
One of the best spots for snorkeling. It is an easy two steps into the water. This spot does fill up very quickly so if you are interested you should plan to go early.
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Two Step
One of the best spots for snorkeling. It is an easy two steps into the water. This spot does fill up very quickly so if you are interested you should plan to go early.
The best beach we’ve found in Kona is Kikaua Point Park located north of the airport. This public beach is served by a private parking area with only 31 spots. The beach has bathrooms and showers, but no services so bring plenty of sunscreen, a cooler and your lunch.
Since there are only 31 spots, the beach fills up quickly and security restricts passes, so you can’t just park on the lava. To guarantee a spot we suggest you arrive by 8:30 AM. It is a great place to spend an entire day relaxing.
To access it you need to check in at the security station located at:
GPS: 19.812882, -155.987906
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72-144 Lipoa Pl
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Kikaua Point Park
The best beach we’ve found in Kona is Kikaua Point Park located north of the airport. This public beach is served by a private parking area with only 31 spots. The beach has bathrooms and showers, but no services so bring plenty of sunscreen, a cooler and your lunch.
Since there are only 31 spots, the beach fills up quickly and security restricts passes, so you can’t just park on the lava. To guarantee a spot we suggest you arrive by 8:30 AM. It is a great place to spend an entire day relaxing.
To access it you need to check in at the security station located at:
GPS: 19.812882, -155.987906
-or-
72-144 Lipoa Pl
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
The Captain Cook Monument is located at the site where Captain Cook was killed by Hawaiian natives on February 14, 1779. It is in the Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District where the water is generally crystal clear and you can often find pods of spinner dolphins at play.
Accessing the monument should only be attempted by guests in excellent physical condition. It is a 1 mile hike from the road ( down hill ) through nearly 1,000 ft of altitude. The return trip can be brutal, so bring plenty of water if you decide to go.
Parking for the site is along Napoopoo Rd. Be careful parking here because traffic doesn’t stop. Cross the road and hike down the Captain Cook Monument trail.
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Minnisvarði yfir kapteina James Cook
The Captain Cook Monument is located at the site where Captain Cook was killed by Hawaiian natives on February 14, 1779. It is in the Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District where the water is generally crystal clear and you can often find pods of spinner dolphins at play.
Accessing the monument should only be attempted by guests in excellent physical condition. It is a 1 mile hike from the road ( down hill ) through nearly 1,000 ft of altitude. The return trip can be brutal, so bring plenty of water if you decide to go.
Parking for the site is along Napoopoo Rd. Be careful parking here because traffic doesn’t stop. Cross the road and hike down the Captain Cook Monument trail.
So much fun for the kids. You can actually feed the octopus. Great learning experience as well.
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Kanaloa Octopus Farm
73-4460 Queen Ka'ahumanu HighwaySo much fun for the kids. You can actually feed the octopus. Great learning experience as well.
Such an amazing hike. Relatively easy and the views are breathtaking. Stop in Hawi for lunch after.
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Pololu Valley
Such an amazing hike. Relatively easy and the views are breathtaking. Stop in Hawi for lunch after.
Food Scene
Get a small unless you plan to split it with someone. They are so sweet. The Dole Whip is pretty good as well.
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Scandinavian Shave Ice
75-5699 Ali‘i DrGet a small unless you plan to split it with someone. They are so sweet. The Dole Whip is pretty good as well.
Great location, often live music at night, and yummy food. The seared Ahi is the best.
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Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i DrGreat location, often live music at night, and yummy food. The seared Ahi is the best.
Best Fish tacos. You can eat in or grab them to go. Simple ordering process and fast service.
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Shaka Tacoz
82-6167 Mamalahoa HighwayBest Fish tacos. You can eat in or grab them to go. Simple ordering process and fast service.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our favorite luau place. Great entertainment and you learn a lot about the region.
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Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Ali‘i DrThis is our favorite luau place. Great entertainment and you learn a lot about the region.