Kelly’s Guidebook
snorkling, swimming
Local areas for snorkeling and swimming.
Plenty of sea life and fairly shallow water. There is a 3900 feet semicircle rock breakwater across most of the bay which helps from being battered by high waves. There are outdoor showers and onsite parking lot.
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Kahaluu-bukta
Ali‘i DrivePlenty of sea life and fairly shallow water. There is a 3900 feet semicircle rock breakwater across most of the bay which helps from being battered by high waves. There are outdoor showers and onsite parking lot.
The old Kona airport has many difference experiences to offer from relaxing at the several picnic tables to snorkeling, swimming or scuba diving. The best snorkeling is at the north end of the old runway.
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Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
75-5560 Kuakini HwyThe old Kona airport has many difference experiences to offer from relaxing at the several picnic tables to snorkeling, swimming or scuba diving. The best snorkeling is at the north end of the old runway.
Great for both new divers and experience divers. Very knowledgeable dive guides and very roomy boats. They provide snacks, sandwich and drinks.
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Jack's Diving Locker
75-5813 Ali‘i DrGreat for both new divers and experience divers. Very knowledgeable dive guides and very roomy boats. They provide snacks, sandwich and drinks.
Snorkel Bob's Kona
75-5831 Kahakai RdKua Bay
Nice sand beach with lifeguard and restrooms.
Food scene
Local restaurants
Family friendly atmosphere with several local dishes offered.
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlFamily friendly atmosphere with several local dishes offered.
Hand tossed brick oven pizzas with several made to order pizzas.
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Big Island Pizza Napoletana
73-5618 Maiau StHand tossed brick oven pizzas with several made to order pizzas.
Enjoy lunch or dinner on the sand and closeup with the water. Excellent food and drinks while watching the bay or sunset.
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On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdEnjoy lunch or dinner on the sand and closeup with the water. Excellent food and drinks while watching the bay or sunset.
Local favorite which is located directly across the street from the bay. Great food and great view. Friendly and polite staff.
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Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Local favorite which is located directly across the street from the bay. Great food and great view. Friendly and polite staff.
Excellent food, great service and awesome views from their raised deck restaurant which overlooks Alii Drive.
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Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrExcellent food, great service and awesome views from their raised deck restaurant which overlooks Alii Drive.
Local grass feed beef and made to order your way as you can add sautéd mushrooms, caramelized onions, avocado, grilled pineapple, applewood bacon or pickled jalapeños. Great fries with house made Aioli sauce.
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Ultimate Burger
74-5450 Makala BlvdLocal grass feed beef and made to order your way as you can add sautéd mushrooms, caramelized onions, avocado, grilled pineapple, applewood bacon or pickled jalapeños. Great fries with house made Aioli sauce.
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlLocal favorite, great food and drinks
Kona Mountain Coffee
73-4038 Hulikoa DrExcellent locally grown and processed 100% Kona coffee
What's Shakin
27-999 Mamalahoa HwyFresh locally grown fruit smoothies
Pines Plaza
75-240 Nani Kailua Drgreat open air restaurant with good food options.
Great local yummy treats, many different types of local donuts.
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Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Great local yummy treats, many different types of local donuts.
Sightseeing
The western Valley of the Kings, nice hike down to the valley from the 420 feet elevation of the parking lot.
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Pololu Valley Utsiktspunkt
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyThe western Valley of the Kings, nice hike down to the valley from the 420 feet elevation of the parking lot.