Guidebook for Waikoloa
Entertainment & Activities
Dolphin Quest at Waikoloa Hilton is so much fun for kids. Make sure you book reservation though.
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Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DrDolphin Quest at Waikoloa Hilton is so much fun for kids. Make sure you book reservation though.
Arts & Culture
There are many nice shops and restaurants here. And Free Hula dance two times a week at evening, so check out their latest event schedule.
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Queens' Market Place
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrThere are many nice shops and restaurants here. And Free Hula dance two times a week at evening, so check out their latest event schedule.
There are many nice shops and restaurants here too. And Free Fire dance two times a week at evening, so check out their latest event schedule.
Mauna Lani Resort Golf Courses
There are many nice shops and restaurants here too. And Free Fire dance two times a week at evening, so check out their latest event schedule.
You can play on this golf with residential discount!
This Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed course features generous fairways and well guarded greens. with views of five volcanoes and the coastline.
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Waikoloa Village Golf Club
68-1798 Melia StYou can play on this golf with residential discount!
This Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed course features generous fairways and well guarded greens. with views of five volcanoes and the coastline.
Essentials
The Highlands Shopping Center is right around the corner of our house (7 minutes walk or 2 minutes drive). It has a a wonderful super market with everything you need for a vacation, it comes along with a hot deli, a few restaurants, a snorkel rental place, a gas station and a bank etc... If you like more high end shopping, Queen’s, King’s Shops and Shops at Mauna Lani are within 10 minutes drive.
Waikoloa Highlands Center
68-1845 Waikoloa RdThe Highlands Shopping Center is right around the corner of our house (7 minutes walk or 2 minutes drive). It has a a wonderful super market with everything you need for a vacation, it comes along with a hot deli, a few restaurants, a snorkel rental place, a gas station and a bank etc... If you like more high end shopping, Queen’s, King’s Shops and Shops at Mauna Lani are within 10 minutes drive.
Sightseeing
11 miles from my house, this is my favorite beach on the island. Very beautiful half moon shape with fine white sand, gorgeous view, and great snorkeling spots around the rocks.
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Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
11 miles from my house, this is my favorite beach on the island. Very beautiful half moon shape with fine white sand, gorgeous view, and great snorkeling spots around the rocks.
10 miles away. Its the biggest white sand beach on the island, voted world most popular beaches. the restaurants inside the hotel next to it, also have good food, gorgeous view with the cascade pool.
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Hapuna Beachin osavaltion puisto
Old Puako Road10 miles away. Its the biggest white sand beach on the island, voted world most popular beaches. the restaurants inside the hotel next to it, also have good food, gorgeous view with the cascade pool.
7 miles away from the house, this is a very nice beach with fish ponds along the pathway to the beach. Kids friendly. There is also a great outdoor cafe next to it, where you can enjoy good.
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Anaehoomalu Bay
7 miles away from the house, this is a very nice beach with fish ponds along the pathway to the beach. Kids friendly. There is also a great outdoor cafe next to it, where you can enjoy good.
The Beach 69 that is in this bay is very secluded, great snorkel spots. Feels like many mini beaches carved out by the pockets of tree groves.
Old Puako Rd
Hawaii, HI 96740
About 6 miles from house
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Puako Bay
The Beach 69 that is in this bay is very secluded, great snorkel spots. Feels like many mini beaches carved out by the pockets of tree groves.
Old Puako Rd
Hawaii, HI 96740
About 6 miles from house
One of the best tour companies in Big Island
Zip line, water fall hike, Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing tour, etc...
Check it out:
http://www.hawaii-forest.com/
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Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters
73-5593 Olowalu StOne of the best tour companies in Big Island
Zip line, water fall hike, Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing tour, etc...
Check it out:
http://www.hawaii-forest.com/
This is one of my favorite beaches in West Hawaii. The beautiful white sand and the clear blue waters makes this beach a favorite. When the ocean is calm, the swimming is great. Some hike down need
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Kua Bay
This is one of my favorite beaches in West Hawaii. The beautiful white sand and the clear blue waters makes this beach a favorite. When the ocean is calm, the swimming is great. Some hike down need
Kuki'o is a great choice for families during calm surf. It can get rough during high surf. Kuki'o Beach offers a nice white sandy beach and clear waters to enjoy.
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Kukio Beach
72-197 Waiulu StKuki'o is a great choice for families during calm surf. It can get rough during high surf. Kuki'o Beach offers a nice white sandy beach and clear waters to enjoy.
This beach is a fun beach for people to frolic and play in the water. It is also called Magic Sands Beach because, throughout the year, the sand disappears and then slowly drifts back. So be cautious.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveThis beach is a fun beach for people to frolic and play in the water. It is also called Magic Sands Beach because, throughout the year, the sand disappears and then slowly drifts back. So be cautious.
A small, protected sandy beach is a good choice for both adults and children.
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Kamakahonu Beach
A small, protected sandy beach is a good choice for both adults and children.
White sand. This beautiful Historical Park offers white sandy beaches, calm protected waters, and an abundance to beautiful viewing opportunities.
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Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
White sand. This beautiful Historical Park offers white sandy beaches, calm protected waters, and an abundance to beautiful viewing opportunities.
Day Trip. Get in the Volcano park in the afternoon, hike across a crater - the Kilauea Iki Trail. Then go to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and see the Lava grows in dark.
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Day Trip. Get in the Volcano park in the afternoon, hike across a crater - the Kilauea Iki Trail. Then go to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and see the Lava grows in dark.
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/
Kids friendly beach. White sand, calm, lots of shade, camping...
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Spencer Beach Park
62-3461 Kawaihae RoadKids friendly beach. White sand, calm, lots of shade, camping...
Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing
Bring warm cloth and fill up your gas tank before heading to the Visitor Information Station at 9200 foot level of Mauna Kea, you can watch the sunset and join the free nightly stargazing program from 6 to 10pm. No reservation needed. For road condition call 808-935-6268
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Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing
Bring warm cloth and fill up your gas tank before heading to the Visitor Information Station at 9200 foot level of Mauna Kea, you can watch the sunset and join the free nightly stargazing program from 6 to 10pm. No reservation needed. For road condition call 808-935-6268
Akaka Falls is a spectacular 420ft waterfall and is certainly one of the most attractive of the accessible waterfalls on the Big Island. Not only that, but it also placed high on our Top 10 List of Hawaii's Best Waterfalls.
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‘Akaka Falls
Akaka Falls is a spectacular 420ft waterfall and is certainly one of the most attractive of the accessible waterfalls on the Big Island. Not only that, but it also placed high on our Top 10 List of Hawaii's Best Waterfalls.
Rainbow Falls is a very popular waterfall near downtown Hilo.
It's got a large car park and viewing area to see the falls in a ready-made post card setting.
http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/hawaii-rainbow-falls.html
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls is a very popular waterfall near downtown Hilo.
It's got a large car park and viewing area to see the falls in a ready-made post card setting.
http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/hawaii-rainbow-falls.html
Shopping
Snorkel & Beach Equipment Rental & Sales. Baby Equipment rentals available.
Hours: Sun-Sat: 8am-8pm
Address: Highlands Shopping Center # 103
Dorkel's Snorkel Rental
Snorkel & Beach Equipment Rental & Sales. Baby Equipment rentals available.
Hours: Sun-Sat: 8am-8pm
Address: Highlands Shopping Center # 103
Great shops and restaurants plus high quality free events.
Free Hula and Fire dance every Monday and Thursday at 7pm, Hula lesson at 7:45pm. Lei Making class Monday at 5:30pm. Coconut Leaf Weaving class Thursday at 5:30pm.
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The Shops At Mauna Lani
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrGreat shops and restaurants plus high quality free events.
Free Hula and Fire dance every Monday and Thursday at 7pm, Hula lesson at 7:45pm. Lei Making class Monday at 5:30pm. Coconut Leaf Weaving class Thursday at 5:30pm.
Food Scene
Beautiful restaurant, intimate space, nice warm wood floors & very inviting restaurant located in the Waikoloa Highlands Center just behind the Thai takeout place on the ground floor. Walking distance
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Pueo's Osteria, LLC
68-1820 Waikoloa RdBeautiful restaurant, intimate space, nice warm wood floors & very inviting restaurant located in the Waikoloa Highlands Center just behind the Thai takeout place on the ground floor. Walking distance
Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrMany great choices!!
Great burger, sandwiches and some delicious local dishes at very reasonable price.
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Island Lava Java Waikoloa
68-1845 Waikoloa RdGreat burger, sandwiches and some delicious local dishes at very reasonable price.
Restaurant on the sand, a great place to try the local cuisine!
Beautiful ocean front, live music, and food is phenomenal.
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Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlRestaurant on the sand, a great place to try the local cuisine!
Beautiful ocean front, live music, and food is phenomenal.
Check out their happy hours on Sunday and Monday evenings for up to 50% off. Be there early since there are limited seats and the line can get very long.
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Sansei
201 Waikōloa Beach DrCheck out their happy hours on Sunday and Monday evenings for up to 50% off. Be there early since there are limited seats and the line can get very long.
Napua at Mauna Lani Beach club
68-1292 S Kaniku DrFine dinning next to the beach!
Parks & Nature
Known for its great snorkeling, Kahalu'u Beach is a favorite for both the locals and guests. The snorkeling beach is a great place to get up-close to the beautiful reefs and abundant sea life.
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveKnown for its great snorkeling, Kahalu'u Beach is a favorite for both the locals and guests. The snorkeling beach is a great place to get up-close to the beautiful reefs and abundant sea life.
Secluded calm beach, good for swimming and snorkeling. Head off mile marker 70 while driving north on Highway 19. Make a left on Puako Road and then turn left at the next road. About 9 miles going north from the house,
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Waialea Bay
Secluded calm beach, good for swimming and snorkeling. Head off mile marker 70 while driving north on Highway 19. Make a left on Puako Road and then turn left at the next road. About 9 miles going north from the house,
Not easily accessible but it’s so beautiful. Drive from the entrance between Highway 19 mile marker 88 and 89, it needs a 4 wheels drive car for this path. Or you could drive to Kekaha Kai Beach (between marker 90 and 91) and walk 20-30 minutes north.
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Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19Not easily accessible but it’s so beautiful. Drive from the entrance between Highway 19 mile marker 88 and 89, it needs a 4 wheels drive car for this path. Or you could drive to Kekaha Kai Beach (between marker 90 and 91) and walk 20-30 minutes north.
You can plan a perfect day trip to Hilo and Volcanoes Park from our house. Below is my recommended itinerary:
- Leave early in the morning to Hilo. Take Saddle Road for 1.2 hours.
- Visit the Hilo historic downtown and its famous farmer’s market.
- Get in the Volcanoes national Park in the afternoon from Hilo via Highway 11 going south, it’s a 40 min drive without traffic.
- Visit the Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
- Hike across Kilauea Iki crater - You can get down to the crater and hike across the crater
- When it’s dark, go to Jaggar Museum and overlook and watch the lava glowing in dark.
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
You can plan a perfect day trip to Hilo and Volcanoes Park from our house. Below is my recommended itinerary:
- Leave early in the morning to Hilo. Take Saddle Road for 1.2 hours.
- Visit the Hilo historic downtown and its famous farmer’s market.
- Get in the Volcanoes national Park in the afternoon from Hilo via Highway 11 going south, it’s a 40 min drive without traffic.
- Visit the Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
- Hike across Kilauea Iki crater - You can get down to the crater and hike across the crater
- When it’s dark, go to Jaggar Museum and overlook and watch the lava glowing in dark.
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/
Highlight: Volcanically heated warm pond inside Ahalanui Park at Pahoa
You could combine the visit to this pond with your day trip from our house to Volcano park, aka visit the pond in the morning then Volcano in the afternoon and evening. This pond is 1 hour drive to Volcano, it’s a detour when you head from Hilo to Volcano though.
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Ahalanui County Beach Park
14-5363 Kalapana - Kapoho RdHighlight: Volcanically heated warm pond inside Ahalanui Park at Pahoa
You could combine the visit to this pond with your day trip from our house to Volcano park, aka visit the pond in the morning then Volcano in the afternoon and evening. This pond is 1 hour drive to Volcano, it’s a detour when you head from Hilo to Volcano though.