May 25, 2019
Kailua-Kona, The Big Island of Hawai'i
#BigWavesKonaBabes
Genevieve + Colin
Eat, See & Swim
Below is our best attempt to capture what makes the Big Island so rad.
We didn't come close...but, it's a start!
Click each recommendation's link to find out more.
Island of Hawai'i Official Travel Site
Kailua-Kona, HI
Your go-to Big Island guide.
Magic Sands Beach at La'aloa Bay
77-650077 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kona’s very own (mini) Waikiki Beach.
Kamakohonu (King Kam) Beach
75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kikaua Point Beach Park
Palena Aina, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Also known as Keiki (kids) Beach, Kikaua is popular with families because of its protected lagoon and serene turquoise water.
Hāpuna White Sand Beach
Old Puako Road, Puako, HI 96743
Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach
Nāʻālehu, HI 96717
Makalawena White Sand Beach + Hike
Kalaoa, HI 96740
Our favorite beach and hike on the island. Be prepared for a one-mile hike (wear shoes) and even more prepared for a stunning and secluded beach at the end of your walk. We'd love to join anyone who plans on visiting this beach!
Kua Bay White Sand Beach
723990 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Waimea, HI 96743
Waialea Bay (Beach 69)
Puako, HI 96743
Kuki’o Beach
Waiulu Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
Naalehu, HI 96772, (808) 464-0840
Kona Boys, Inc.
79-7539 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 328-1234
Lava Ocean Tours - Volcano Boat Tour
Hawaii 137, Pāhoa, HI 96778, (808) 966-4200
Waipi’o Valley Lookout
48-5561A Waipio Valley Road, Honokaa, HI 96727
Fair Wind Snorkeling
78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 322-2788
Four Seasons at Hualalai Golf Course
72-100 Ka`upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Golf Course
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, HI 96743
Kona Coffee Tours
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 326-1600
If you can try any spot in downtown Kona, make it Foster's Kitchen. Authentic Hawaiian food meets Southern soul food. A duo we didn't know we needed until our first meal here.
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329-1493
On the Rocks is Huggo's chill younger sister. Laidback bar and casual eatery right on the water.
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329-1493
Kaaloa's Super Js Authentic Hawaiian
83-5409 Mamalahoa Hwy, captain cook, HI 96704
Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
76-5901 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725, (808) 322-5072
Randy's Huli Chicken and Ribs
79-7552 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 936-2789
Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 662-4427
Farm-to-table food truck & grill. Conveniently cozied up right next to Magic Sands Beach.
Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329-7653
Surfing (or playing spectator) at Banyans and eating at Da Poke Shack go hand in hand.
Chill'n On The Bay
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 326-7499
Kona Brewing Co.
74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 334-2739
The Mothership!
Daylight Mind Coffee Company
75-5770 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 339-7824
Kona Haven Coffee
75-5801 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Rays On The Bay
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 930-4949
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea, HI 96743, (808) 885-6268
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 333-3434
ULU Ocean Grill at the Four Seasons
72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 325-8000
The Fish Hopper
75-5683 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 326-2002
Kaya's Kawanui LLC
79-7300 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 322-8800
Holy Donuts
5729 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 756-8777
Gypsea Gelato Kealakekua
79-7460 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 322-3233
Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329-4455
If you like your mai tais (v) strong, pull up a stool at the historic, oceanfront Kona Inn.
Rocco's Pizza Pub
79-7460 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 238-5679
Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 961-0599
Gramma's Kitchen
45-3625 Mamane Street, Honokaa, HI 96727, (808) 775-9943
Takenoko Sushi Llc
578 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 933-3939
Rebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaii Belt Road, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 322-0616
Basik Cafe
75-5831 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Açai bowls, smoothies & more!
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill
75-5995 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 327-0209
Keei Cafe
79-7511 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750, (808) 322-9992
Laverne's Sports Bar
75-5819 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 331-2633
Don the Beachcomber Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar
75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 329-3111
Moon and Turtle
51 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 961-0599
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i Place, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, (808) 769-5282
Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 327-9494
Sam's Hideaway
75-5729 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 326-7267
Kona's favorite karaoke dive bar.
Tex Drive-In
45-690 Pakalana Street, Honokaa, HI 96727, (808) 775-0598
Broke Da Mouth Grindz & Catering
74-5565 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (808) 327-1113
Punalu'u Bake Shop
Hawaii 11, Naalehu, HI 96772, (866) 366-3501
For all the days along the way