Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Hawaiian fast food, local favorite for take out in Keauhou Shopping Center & other locations
18 locals recommend
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
75-5595 Palani RdHawaiian fast food, local favorite for take out in Keauhou Shopping Center & other locations
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana StBest malasadas on the island!
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlDining on "A" beach & great beach too
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i DrClose, great views!
808 Grindz Cafe
75-5660 Kopiko StLots of local fare!
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i Drdowntown Kona on water
Tropics Tap House - Keauhou
78-6831 Ali‘i DrGood food at Happy Hour
Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza and Pasta
78-6831 Ali‘i DrClose in Keauhou Shopping Center & has takeout
Los Habaneros
Great Mexican take out in Keauhou Shopping Center
Good food, especially outdoor lunch spot but sadly no view
66 locals recommend
Quinn's Almost by the Sea
75-5655 Palani RdGood food, especially outdoor lunch spot but sadly no view
Kona Canoe Club
75-5744 Ali‘i DrDowntown right on water & shops $$
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i DrOceanside downtown
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdSeating over the ocean $$$$
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Across from Kona pier
Drinks & Nightlife
Close, sunset view, happy hour specials, good ono sandwiches
8 locals recommend
Tropics Tap House - Keauhou
78-6831 Ali‘i DrClose, sunset view, happy hour specials, good ono sandwiches
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlPizza, sakads, local beer
Pancho & Lefty's Cantina
75-5725 Ali‘i DrUsually lots of people
Essentials
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdClose, deli, local cuisine
Longs Drugs
78 6831 Ali‘i DrEven has souvenirs
Post office, shops, drugs store, supermarket & movie theatre, Urgent care
58 locals recommend
Keauhou Shopping Center
78-6831 Ali‘i DrPost office, shops, drugs store, supermarket & movie theatre, Urgent care
Kona Community Hospital
79-1019 Haukapila StSafeway
75-971 Henry StHas many mainland brands
Target
74-5455 Makala BlvdWalmart
75-1015 Henry StCostco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StSightseeing
Waipio Valley Lookout
Gorgeous view, pare with a malasada at Tex Drive In
‘Akaka Falls
Nice stroller/senior friendly walkways
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Most recent active volcano
Tricky to navigate & hike but take local transportation
148 locals recommend
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
Tricky to navigate & hike but take local transportation
Parks & Nature
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdEasy hike on sidewalk
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveBest snorkeling in Kona & closest
Hapuna Beach
Longest, windest, great boogie boarding & surfing
Two Step
Snorkeling access a little tricky
Kua Bay
Boogie boarding! my grandsons favorite
Pine Trees Surfing Beach
another kids favorite!