Best of Kailua Kona

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Best of Kailua Kona

Food scene

Outdoor ocean-side dining with spectacular sunset views
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Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i Dr
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Outdoor ocean-side dining with spectacular sunset views
Outdoor dining by ocean, live music
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Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai Rd
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Outdoor dining by ocean, live music
Very good Thai food located at Village shopping center in downtown Kona.
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Thai Rin Restaurant & Bar
75-5799 Ali‘i Dr
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Very good Thai food located at Village shopping center in downtown Kona.
Good local food, reasonably priced
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Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini Hwy
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Good local food, reasonably priced

Nightlife

Live music at night, including jazz and salsa nights with dancing
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Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i Drive
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Live music at night, including jazz and salsa nights with dancing
Popular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court
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Laverne's Sports Bar
75-5819 Ali‘i Dr
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Popular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court
Popular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court
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Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Ali‘i Dr
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Popular local sports bar, lively nightlife and music; located adjacent to outdoor volleyball court

Sightseeing

Fun boardwalk, shopping, souvenirs, food
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Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Ali‘i Dr
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Fun boardwalk, shopping, souvenirs, food
Beach park within walking distance of condominium on Alii Drive
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Honl’s Beach
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Beach park within walking distance of condominium on Alii Drive
Very popular snorkeling and surfing beach park on Alii Drive, less than 3 miles from the condominium
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Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i Drive
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Very popular snorkeling and surfing beach park on Alii Drive, less than 3 miles from the condominium
Beautiful white sand beach, great for bodysurfing and boogie boarding. Also known as Magic Sands Beach, the name is derived from the beach’s tendency to completely vanish overnight, ergo some also call it “Disappearing Sands.” During high winter surf, the ocean carries the sand away, revealing the dark lava rock below. When the winter’s tide ceases, the ocean currents slowly move the sand back onto the shore. Although this can take several months, the recurring flush of the sand keeps it clean.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i Drive
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Beautiful white sand beach, great for bodysurfing and boogie boarding. Also known as Magic Sands Beach, the name is derived from the beach’s tendency to completely vanish overnight, ergo some also call it “Disappearing Sands.” During high winter surf, the ocean carries the sand away, revealing the dark lava rock below. When the winter’s tide ceases, the ocean currents slowly move the sand back onto the shore. Although this can take several months, the recurring flush of the sand keeps it clean.
Must see historical park, located 15 miles from the condominium. Arguably the best snorkeling on the island is located immediately adjacent to the park entrance (snorkeling area is called “2-step”). Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, the ‘place of refuge’ or ‘city of refuge’ was a safe haven for those that broke the Kapu laws, which in old Hawaii were punishable by death. If you reached the Puʻuhonua, you would be pardoned by Kahuna and given a second chance at life. A sacred site, carrying the powerful mana of 23 interred Aliʻi chiefs, the Puʻuhonua and Royal Grounds were used by the Hawaiians for centuries.
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Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160
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Must see historical park, located 15 miles from the condominium. Arguably the best snorkeling on the island is located immediately adjacent to the park entrance (snorkeling area is called “2-step”). Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, the ‘place of refuge’ or ‘city of refuge’ was a safe haven for those that broke the Kapu laws, which in old Hawaii were punishable by death. If you reached the Puʻuhonua, you would be pardoned by Kahuna and given a second chance at life. A sacred site, carrying the powerful mana of 23 interred Aliʻi chiefs, the Puʻuhonua and Royal Grounds were used by the Hawaiians for centuries.
Located immediately next to the condominium complex. Daily outdoor market with souvenirs, local produce and food trucks.
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Alii Gardens Marketplace
75-6129 Ali‘i Dr
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Located immediately next to the condominium complex. Daily outdoor market with souvenirs, local produce and food trucks.