Debra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This beautiful historical church was built in the 1837 and a definite must visit while visiting Kona.
My late husband and I were married in this beautiful church in 1987.
Rich island Koa wood is present handcrafted through out the entire church..
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Mokuaikaua Church
75-5713 Ali‘i DrThis beautiful historical church was built in the 1837 and a definite must visit while visiting Kona.
My late husband and I were married in this beautiful church in 1987.
Rich island Koa wood is present handcrafted through out the entire church..
The Huliheʻe Palace is located in historic Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, on Ali'i Drive. The former vacation home of Hawaiian royalty, it was converted to a museum run by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi, showcasing furniture and artifacts. It is located at 75–5718 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona. Next to the Kona pier.
It’s also across the street from this historical Mokuikawa Church which is also in my guide book for my guests to must see and visit during their stay in Kona town.
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Hulihe'e Palace
The Huliheʻe Palace is located in historic Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, on Ali'i Drive. The former vacation home of Hawaiian royalty, it was converted to a museum run by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi, showcasing furniture and artifacts. It is located at 75–5718 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona. Next to the Kona pier.
It’s also across the street from this historical Mokuikawa Church which is also in my guide book for my guests to must see and visit during their stay in Kona town.
A must see for visitors who want to see all the beautiful island sites.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A must see for visitors who want to see all the beautiful island sites.
This should be a #1 must see for any visiting guest while on the big island.
True island beauty.
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Waipio Valley Lookout
This should be a #1 must see for any visiting guest while on the big island.
True island beauty.
Fun Island Activities.
This is one of our visitors #1 favorite island activity to do while here visiting Kona. Many of our guest stay for one to two nights just to do this activity.
Easy on line schedule to sign up too.
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy"We are a family built and operated business that had 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."
Perfect in walking distance from the condo going towards front street on Alii Drive towards the famous Kona pier where the Annual World Triathlon race begins and ends. A great activity to do during your stay here in Kona. Check on line to purchase tickets.
Kona Glassbottom Boat
Kaahumanu Place
"We are a family built and operated business that had 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."
Perfect in walking distance from the condo going towards front street on Alii Drive towards the famous Kona pier where the Annual World Triathlon race begins and ends. A great activity to do during your stay here in Kona. Check on line to purchase tickets.
Body Glove has been around Kailua-Kona as both a local and visitor favorite island activity. Enjoy snorkeling, water play while out in the beautiful Hawaiian waters. Enjoy with friends, Ohana or just solo for some water activity.
Body Glove Kailua Kona
75-5824 Kahakai RdBody Glove has been around Kailua-Kona as both a local and visitor favorite island activity. Enjoy snorkeling, water play while out in the beautiful Hawaiian waters. Enjoy with friends, Ohana or just solo for some water activity.
Bar Scene
Favorite local sports bar and eatery, serving burgers, fish tacos & more features 2 bars, dance floor & kitschy Hawaiian decor.
Lavernes is located within walking distance from Kona Islander Inn where my condo is at. Also located around many fun local stores to shop at. Another beautiful plus is it’s across the street from the ocean.
Laverne's Sports Bar
75-5819 Ali‘i DrOceans is a local favorite and a popular go to for visiting tourist that want to be around the local Kona people. It’s a busy, neighborhood hangout offering fish tacos & daily specials, plus happy hours & outdoor seating. Another plus it’s within walking distance from the condo and located across the ocean wall on Alii Drive. It’s also surrounded by local gift shops to shop at during your stay.
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Oceans Sports Bar & Grill
75-5811 Ali‘i DrOceans is a local favorite and a popular go to for visiting tourist that want to be around the local Kona people. It’s a busy, neighborhood hangout offering fish tacos & daily specials, plus happy hours & outdoor seating. Another plus it’s within walking distance from the condo and located across the ocean wall on Alii Drive. It’s also surrounded by local gift shops to shop at during your stay.
Breakfast / Kona Coffee
The perfect coffee shop that you can walk to from the condo right on Alii Drive directly across the ocean wall. A beautiful place to not only see the sunrise in the morning, but also great for the Kona sunsets as well.
Coffee shop & cafe with beach views & sidewalk space goes from morning eggs to evening seafood.
A local & visiting tourist place that’s pretty popular here in Kona town. Services the famous Kona Coffee which is a must while visiting here in Kona.
Island Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrFood scene
Huggos is a local favorite and a place our visitors love to dine and have a few cocktails while enjoying some live local music and a beautiful ocean front view. Best time is of course sunset.
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Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdHuggos is a local favorite and a place our visitors love to dine and have a few cocktails while enjoying some live local music and a beautiful ocean front view. Best time is of course sunset.
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i DrJackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyWillie's Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai PlLocal Beaches
This is a popular, favorite local beach. Both local residents and tourists love this beautiful, little beach on the famous Alii Drive. Named both Magic, and or White Sands Beach. The meaning behind Magic Sands Beach is because the disappearing sands during the winter months. Definitely go visit this beach during your stay here in Kona.
This was the first beach I went to when moving to the island back in 1985. My parents owned and ran a Kau Kau food truck on this very beach for our first few years living in Kona. It was the best local hang out for swimming, boogie boarding, body surfing, volleyball, frisbee, sunbathing, even some fishing off the lava rocks.
Magic Sands Beach is known for its strong undercurrent which is something tourist don’t take seriously, but definitely need to be aware of. Don’t swim too far out or get carried away while playing in the awesome surf. Respect the ocean and it’s power and you’ll be fine.
Have fun in the sun.
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Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveThis was the first beach I went to when moving to the island back in 1985. My parents owned and ran a Kau Kau food truck on this very beach for our first few years living in Kona. It was the best local hang out for swimming, boogie boarding, body surfing, volleyball, frisbee, sunbathing, even some fishing off the lava rocks.
Magic Sands Beach is known for its strong undercurrent which is something tourist don’t take seriously, but definitely need to be aware of. Don’t swim too far out or get carried away while playing in the awesome surf. Respect the ocean and it’s power and you’ll be fine.
Have fun in the sun.
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveIt’s the best snorkeling beach on the island.
This is a local hangout and the starting point and finish line of the World Ironman Triathlon held in October every year here in Kona.
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The Pier
This is a local hangout and the starting point and finish line of the World Ironman Triathlon held in October every year here in Kona.
The best and largest beach on the Kona side. A local favorite as well as favorite beach for both locals and visitors.
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하푸나비치 주립공원
Old Puako RoadThe best and largest beach on the Kona side. A local favorite as well as favorite beach for both locals and visitors.
푸우호누아오 국립역사공원
State Highway 160A historical, sacred Hawaiian beach park.