Join us on the Kona coastline for a snorkel tour with wildlife! We approach our unique tours “safari” style, meaning we cover vast areas of the coastline in search of marine life aboard our vessel. We believe “the search” is part of the fun and allows nature to deliver the adventure. Together, we can observe and potentially interact with sea turtles, a variety of dolphin species, manta rays, sharks, whales, and locals of Hawaii’s coral reefs. Join us on an incredible journey leaving you with a lifetime of memories!

Hawaii’s Big Island has it all. Active volcanoes, tropical rainforest, perfect beaches, rich Hawaiian history. Your next vacation begins here.

Open-air, tiki-style bar at Royal Kona Resort with a pub menu, frozen drinks & an oceanfront patio.

Offering tours for every style and budget. Choose from all-inclusive Private Sailing and Sunset Sailing Tours with food, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and dolphin watching—or opt for the Skippered Bareboat Charter, a simple sail with just the boat and a licensed captain. Sail the Kona Coast aboard Moana, a 40-foot vessel designed for intimate, personalized experiences. Enjoy crystal-clear waters, warm trade winds, and unforgettable views. Whether you’re chasing a glowing sunset, snorkeling vibrant reefs, or relaxing on deck, Hawaii Sail Charters delivers a private ocean adventure to remember. Private 3-hour tours start at just $700.

Laid-back hostel offering a communal kitchen & a BBQ area, plus a lounge with a terrace.

Book your stay at Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort on the Big Island, HI. Explore the best Big Island attractions like the Kona coffee plantation and top snorkel spots.

Read here live Manuela's experience report from her Hawaii vacation. Get great ideas and tips and get free advice!

Part coffeehouse & bakery featuring Kona coffee, part American bistro serving locally sourced meals.

We are a small family owned business that serves island style bbq and desserts out of a pink mobile food trailer all over the Big Island! Our weekly schedule: Fridays: Food Truck Friday at Target Kailua-Kona 74-5455 Makala Blvd. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

We offer a wide variety of specialty sushi rolls and bento boxes with many delicious options to choose from. Our menu also features popular local favorites such as Meat Jun, Teriyaki Chicken, Steak, and more. Join us and enjoy fresh sushi and a selection of classic island-style dishes. You can also place your order online through our website for pickup or delivery.

Contemporary condos with kitchens in an oceanfront hotel offering 2 outdoor pools & free parking.

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Coconut Grove is a 49,513 square foot shopping center that was built in 1989 on the coast of Kailua-Kona. Major retailers include ABC Stores, Outback Steakhouse, Humpy's Big Island Alehouse and Kona Gear.

We are a Volcano National Park Tour company servicing the Big Island

Happening restaurant featuring New American dishes & cocktails, plus retractable walls.

Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Snow Island is the newest Korean-style dessert cafe on the Big Island. We fry Mochi Donuts from scratch with eight original and rotating flavors, fill our Mochi Malasadas with varieties of homemade custards, and the Bingsu (Korean shaved ice), available in 9 unique flavors with real fruit and toppings—all crafted in-house using the freshest ingredients. Additionally, our menu offers a Korean street food and classics such as Fried Chicken, Kimbap, Tteokbokki, Kimchi Soup, japchae, Kimchi Fried rice, cupbap with bulgogi or spicy pork and a selection of matcha lattes, Kona Coffee, and Lillikoi Lemonade. Come discover the delightful fusion of Korean flavors blended with tropical island vibes at Snow Island!

Food truck serving restaurant quality entrees JaHawaiian style (rude boi style)

We are a small, locally owned family business in the heart of Kailua-Kona. We serve coffee, lattes, smoothies, boba tea or bubble tea, gelato and sorbet bowls, as well as baked and scratch-made pastries, sandwiches and wraps. We are next to the new Safeway store at Niumalu Market Place. We are a one-story building with indoor and outdoor seating. Inside the building, there is Wi-Fi, televisions, air conditioning, as well as dedicated USB-A and USB-C charging stations for electronics. Outdoors seating is great for taking a break, to eat, to drink, to watch the local scenery with a shaded, ocean view seating.

Roomy, unassuming restaurant serving Hawaiian staples including loco moco, saimin & Kalua pork.

Fresh poke & healthy sides are prepared street-style at this informal farmers' market stall.

Papa Kona Events & Catering provides an oceanfront venue on the beach in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Private event venue catering is also available for locations on the big island. Check out our wedding packages and menus and get expert advice from our wedding planners and coordinators.

Hawaiian fusion restaurant & craft cocktail bar with the best sunset views on Alii Drive. Our signature Poke Bowl and Poke Sampler showcase fresh, locally-sourced ahi. Fan favorites include our Honey Mac Nut Coconut Shrimp, AV Smash Burger, and Mac Nut Miso-Yaki Chicken blending island flavors with Japanese and Korean influences. Full bar featuring house-crafted cocktails like the Island Dream and Vibes Mai Tai. Live music every day. Happy hour Mon-Fri 3-5pm. Reservations recommended for sunset seating.

Microbrewery with informal tours, pizza, live music on Sundays & a lanai with a corrugated tin roof.

Hawaiian eats in hearty portions from a buffet-style counter for takeout or to stay in casual digs.