Things To Do
Beach 69 (Waialea Bay)
A scenic beach tucked into a wooded area with plenty of natural shade. Ideal for relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling.
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Beautiful white sand beach with clear water and good boogie boarding. Easy to access and popular for swimming and sunbathing.
Honokaʻope Bay (49 Black Sand Beach)
This is where the wedding will be held! Excellent snorkeling. There are only 20 public parking spots here - if you want to visit outside of the wedding day you'll want to arrive early to secure a spot. The guard at the residence entrance will give you a parking pass.
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Fun snorkel adventure to swim with Manta rays
Kīlauea Volcano
An exciting spot to visit when the volcano's active - especially as the sun is setting. Check the live feed link. This place is special to us - it’s where we got engaged!
Buddha's Cup Kona Coffee and Tea Farm
A tour those shows you how Kona Coffee is made. Along the way, you can stop and taste the fruits and macadamia nuts they're growing. The tour ends with a relaxed coffee tasting. A great way to experience local flavors.
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
Located within the Kona Cloud Forest on the slopes of Hualālai, this spot offers a unique, high-elevation coffee experience. Jump in a tour or take a self-guided walk through the farm, explore lava tubes running through the property, and sample freshly roasted Kona coffee along the way. It’s an easy, scenic stop with a little bit of everything.
Makalawena Beach
Secluded beach. Soft white sand, turquoise waters, and shade trees. It is considered one of the island's best beaches, featuring sheltered, shallow areas for snorkeling and swimming. Access requires a 1-2 mile hike over lava rock so there's less people around once you get there.
‘Akaka Falls State Park
The Akaka Falls Loop is a short, 0.4-mile to 0.5-mile paved path through a lush, shady rainforest, making it a great cool escape on hot days. The trail offers amazing views of the 442-foot Akaka Falls and the 100-foot Kahūnā