Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Sakura
75-1027 Henry StFine sushi offerings
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlLocal favorites, many types of poki available
Orchid Thai Cuisine
74-5563 Kaiwi StReasonable fresh food
Indoor and outdoor seating, in the center of town with options for most tastes
7 locals recommend
Outback Steakhouse
Market PlaceIndoor and outdoor seating, in the center of town with options for most tastes
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrHuge portions, overlooking the ocean
Great local brewed beer, must try Lemongrass beer and pizza!
226 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlGreat local brewed beer, must try Lemongrass beer and pizza!
Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i DrGreat sushi, freshly made to order
Overlooking the Kailua Pier, great fresh fish options, and a large bar
60 locals recommend
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Overlooking the Kailua Pier, great fresh fish options, and a large bar
Everyone must try the local favorite, freshly made Malasadas, a Portugese donut in many flavors along with their freshly made Sweet breads
185 locals recommend
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Everyone must try the local favorite, freshly made Malasadas, a Portugese donut in many flavors along with their freshly made Sweet breads
Great breakfasts overlooking the breath taking views of Kealakekua Bay
137 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyGreat breakfasts overlooking the breath taking views of Kealakekua Bay
Sightseeing
Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube
The End Of The World
Captain James Cook Monument
Waipio Valley
Beauty of nature abounds in this remote valley
Parks & Nature
Swim with dolphins and snorkel with schools of beautiful fish
30 locals recommend
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Swim with dolphins and snorkel with schools of beautiful fish
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach
69-275 Waikōloa Beach DrAlso known as Disappearing Sands, as in the winter the tide takes the sand out to sea and in the spring redistributes clean sand to cover the boulders left behind
181 locals recommend
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveAlso known as Disappearing Sands, as in the winter the tide takes the sand out to sea and in the spring redistributes clean sand to cover the boulders left behind
Honaunau Beach Rd Snorkeling access
Honaunau Beach RoadGreat snorkeling
Everything Else
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
11-3051 Volcano RdBeautiful orchid nursery to dazzle all your senses
Arts & Culture
Holualoa
A tiny town filled with various works of art from local artists
Drinks & Nightlife
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdShopping
Lanihau Center
75-5595 Palani RdKeauhou Shopping Center
78-6831 Ali‘i DrPrince Kuhio Plaza
111 E Puainako StWaimea Center
65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy