Helicopter & Air Tours
Airplane rental Hawaii at the Kona international airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. Where visiting pilots can safely rent an aircraft with CFII
Cultural Experiences
Ocean Safaris Kayak Adventures offers guided ocean kayak tours along the beautiful Kona coast, launching from Keauhou Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our tours are built around unforgettable experiences, including exploring a stunning ocean sea cave & snorkeling in clear Hawaiian waters. Designed for both adventure seekers & families, our tours go beyond just paddling. Guests enjoy an interactive, hands-on experience led by knowledgeable guides who prioritize safety while making the journey fun & memorable for all skill levels. Whether you're looking to explore hidden coastal features, experience Hawaii’s marine life, or enjoy a unique ocean adventure, Ocean Safaris delivers one of the most exciting & accessible kayak tours in Kona.
Boat Charters
Featuring snorkeling and dolphin watch tours, whale watching tours, and lunch and dinner cruises! Have your best day in Hawaii on a Deluxe Morning Snorkel & Dolphin Adventure, a Captain Cook Historical Lunch or the Captain Cook Historical Dinner Cruise with Body Glove! The Dinner Cruise is an award-winning must-do in Kona! On the Morning Snorkel the boat turns into a floating playground and guarantees to leave you soaking wet and smiling. Get on board for Seasonal Whale Watches during winter months! Planning something big? Ask about Private Charters for larger groups!
Boat Charters
Freedom to chart your own course. Explore with our easy, very fun and safe power boat rentals. Enjoy ultimate privacy. Do what you want to do and go where you want to go! Kona Hawaii Boat Rentals.
Whale Watching
Discover the best snorkel tours in Kona, Hawaii with Kona Offshore Adventures. We specialize in custom private boat charters and snorkeling tours designed for small groups of up to 6 passengers, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable ocean experience. Departing from Honokohau Harbor, our adventures include vibrant snorkeling tours, seasonal whale watching, dolphin encounters, and breathtaking sunset cruises along the Kona Coast. Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly outing, a romantic sunset charter, or a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience, our expert crew delivers safe, memorable, and custom-tailored tours. We are located on the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Book your Kona boat adventure today!
Boat Charters
Dive into the enchanting waters of Kona with Iruka Hawaii Dolphin. Our tours offer unforgettable experiences, from swimming and snorkeling with majestic manta rays under the moonlit sky to playful dolphin sightings and snorkeling adventures. Join us for our sunset or night manta ray snorkel dives, where the gentle giants glide gracefully beneath you. For dolphin enthusiasts, our snorkel tours reveal Hawaii's rich marine life and include an onboard lunch. Witness the awe-inspiring humpback whale migration (March-December) with our whale watching tours. Additionally, we provide exclusive private charters, perfect for special events, offering a personalized journey in Kona's aquatic wonder.
Whale Watching
The Kona Coast’s vibrant pelagic zone and nearshore humpback habitat create the unique landscape for an extraordinary phenomenon: Whales year-round! From April to November, embark on our 3-4 hour pelagic whale watch tours, searching for over a dozen resident whale and dolphin species. During the winter from December through March, we shift focus inshore on our 2.5-3 hour humpback whale watches. This time of year brings thousands of humpbacks who have traveled to the Hawaiian Islands to breed and give birth. We’re also on the lookout for nearshore wildlife including Hawaiian spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Hawaiian monk seals, surface feeding manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and even the occasional whale shark.
Farms & Agriculture
As growers and makers of 100% single origin, Hawaiian chocolate we believe we’ve got something very special here and we’d like to share it with you. Our 1,000 acre farm is located 10 minutes above Downtown Hilo. We offer a fun Tree-to-Chocolate tour where you’ll meander through cacao orchards, pick a fresh pod from the trees, follow our chocolate-making process and hang out in our chocolate lounge. We offer the tour 6 days a week, 4 times a day, and it lasts for about an hour. If you’d like to book a tour, we recommend booking online or calling us in advance as our tour availabilities fill up quickly.
Boat Charters
Coral Reef Adventures offers small-group Kona snorkel tours and ocean adventures on the Big Island of Hawaii departing from Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Popular tours include manta ray night snorkel tours, Captain Cook snorkel tours to Kealakekua Bay, private snorkel charters, and seasonal whale watching. Explore coral reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, and world-famous manta rays while enjoying one of Hawaii’s most scenic coastlines. Coral Reef Adventures specializes in personalized ocean experiences with a maximum of 14 guests, creating a more comfortable alternative to larger tour boats. Convenient departures near Kona resorts with fast access to top snorkeling locations. Book online in advance, as tours often sell out quickly.
Film & Photography
Paradise Crush Studio offers four essentials: Weddings, Brand Content Days, Real Estate Media, and a Kailua-Kona content studio for rent.
Hostels
Laid-back hostel offering a communal kitchen & a BBQ area, plus a lounge with a terrace.
Art Galleries
CREATE | SHOP | GATHER Local ohana owned creative space; with locally made art, handcrafted gifts, ceramic studio space, classes & workshop, studio memberships and cultural arts & events. We offer a wide variety of options that include: Clay Play, Studio Memberships, Pottery Party Boxes to Go, Corporate Events, Ceramic Workshops, and Classes. Tourist? no problem..we ship! Interested in fishing or learning the Hawaiian culture and art of net making? Join Apo on an authentic Hawaiian adventure. He will share with you his secret fishing spots, his Hawaiian culture and love for his island and fishing. Come talk story and watch artists at work. You can also catch us on Wed & Sat Mornings at Pukalani Stables in Waimea. Aloha, Apo & Stephanie
Hotels & Resorts
Great place to stay near Ali'i Drive, PACIFIC 19 Kona's hotel is perfect for travelers exploring Hawaii Island's Kona coast. Book direct for best rates & deals!
Boat Charters
Kona Cowboy Sportfishing offers fun, family-friendly Kona fishing charters on the Big Island of Hawaii. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced angler, Captain Gaige Inscore and crew make it easy to enjoy a safe, comfortable day on the water with top-notch gear and local knowledge. Head offshore into Kona’s deep, fish-rich waters for the chance to battle blue marlin, striped marlin, and colorful mahi-mahi, or simply relax and make unforgettable memories with your group. From bucket-list sportfishing to an exciting family adventure, we’re here to put smiles on faces and deliver an authentic Kona charter experience. Book your Kona fishing charter today and let’s go fishing!
Boat Charters
Sunlight on Water offers unforgettable manta ray night snorkel tours in Kona, Hawaii, departing from Honokōhau Harbor. Our signature sunset manta ray snorkel includes a scenic sunset cruise, dolphin sightings, seasonal humpback whales, and up to 1 hour in the water with manta rays—longer than most Kona manta tours. We specialize in small-group snorkeling experiences along the Kona coast, providing a safe, family-friendly adventure led by experienced local guides. Join us for one of the best manta ray snorkeling experiences on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Boat Charters
Captain Zodiac is a premier ocean tour company based in Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, offering unforgettable marine adventures and personalized experiences on the water. Join us for the best Kona snorkeling tours, with expert guides who take you to the top Big Island spot, Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook Monument. We also offer private charters tailored to your group’s needs, whale watching tours during the migration season, and immersive marine life excursions. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or a private ocean escape, Captain Zodiac delivers expert-guided, private or group experiences with Aloha. Our captains are expert naturalists, geologists, historians, and some like to think that they are stand-up comedians!
Souvenirs & Gifts
KoaWood Ranch is a Hawaiian based retail gift, souvenir, and resort wear fashion store. Rooted in Koa tree forestry conservation, KoaWood Ranch is uniquely Hawaiian and inspired by the forest. The store offers Koa wood products and Hawaii Island themed items that include home decor, jewelry, t-shirts, watches, posters, and fine island souvenirs. Customer purchases help support the storeʻs efforts to rehabilitate the native Ohia and Koa forest in Hawaii. Proceeds go directly to the Koa conservation program. Because of customers like you, KoaWood Ranch can plant trees, better the planet, and help save the Hawaiian Koa forest.
Sporting Goods
Hulakai Surf and Paddle – Ali‘i Drive is your go-to surf shop in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, offering premium surfboards, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), watersports gear, and our exclusive Watermen Clothing line, featuring rash guards, hats, and performance wear. Explore our unique Custom Hat Bar to create your own personalized hats, perfect for repping Hawaii’s ocean lifestyle. Located along scenic Ali‘i Drive, we provide high-quality products and expert advice to help you enjoy Hawaii’s watersports culture. While rentals are not available at this location, our Waikoloa store offers SUP and surfboard rentals, lessons, and guided tours. Locally owned and operated, Hulakai is proud to serve the Big Island community.
Boat Charters
Experience paradise with Captain Cook Snorkeling Tours located in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, established in 2019. Join the adventure and explore the vibrant underwater world of Kealakekua Bay aboard their comfortable and spacious boats. Discover fascinating coral formations, playful dolphins, and a plethora of colorful tropical fish in this marine sanctuary. Their experienced guides lead guided snorkeling tours, ensuring a safe and enriching experience, suitable for snorkelers of all levels. Immerse yourself in the magic of the underwater world with Captain Cook Snorkeling Tours.
Boat Charters
We are a family built and operated business that has been running Glassbottom boat tours out of Kailua Bay since 1996. Our Eco-adventure includes a lively narration by an onboard naturalist who will tell you all about Kona’s reef ecosystem as you take in the beauty below. This tour is fun for all ages and the perfect way to see the reef if you do not want to get wet. It is also a great way to learn more about the marine life prior to snorkeling and scuba diving. We also offer private charters. Our boat is perfect for memorials, weddings, family reunions and more!
Whale Watching
Private Charters, Snorkel Tours, Dolphin Tours, and Whale Watching. Our Premier Ocean Experience in Kailua-Kona will go above your highest expectations.
Boat Charters
Boat tours, Manta Ray excursions, Kealakekua Bay /Capt. Cook adventure, Private Charters, Seasonal Whale Watching
Auto & Transportation
CALL TO CHECK FOR TODAYS AVAILABILTY. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Grab your crew and head out in your very own convertible, street legal, fun buggy! At Big Island Buggy YOU choose where and what you want to see. Discover the Big Island on your terms. They travel along at highway speeds, so you and your crew can see more beaches, towns and our beautiful island! Go to Volcano National Park, Akaka Waterfalls, Waimea and Hilo. There is so much to see and do. We will go over maps and show you wonderful points of interest, beautiful beaches and historical sights. We rent our buggies for 4 or 8 hours or extend your time, we always try to be flexible to suit your needs. We have three manual transmission ( stick shift ) and one automatic.
Film & Photography
Big Island Hawaii Photographer, specializing in Hawaii Wedding Photography