Scenic beach for surfing, spear fishing & swimming, with picnic areas & a jogging path.

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

Local landmark Huggo's outdoor lounge serves island bites & cocktails right on the water.

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

Simple dorms & rooms in a relaxed hostel with ocean views, a guest kitchen & loaner surfboards.

Enjoy an oceanfront vacation at our Kailua-Kona Oceanfront Vacation Rental with a 2 Bungalow Estate.

Airy suites with balconies in an oceanfront hotel offering an outdoor pool & a private beach.

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

Bright suites with full kitchens in an oceanfront hotel with 2 pools, a hot tub & a BBQ area.

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.

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.

Elite Pacific Vacations, part of the Gather Vacations family, is one of Hawaii’s highest volume Vacation Rental and Property Management companies, with offices in Kahala and Kailua (Oahu), Wailea and Lahaina (Maui), Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kona, and Hilo (Big Island), and Princeville and Koloa (Kauai). With more than 300 professionally managed luxury homes available as vacation rentals throughout Hawaii, Elite Vacation Rentals is committed to making sure that our clients experience the very best in quality, delivery and outstanding service.

One of the highlights of any trip to Hawaii is watching the sunset over the Pacific, or depending on where you’re staying, sunrise. Rarely do you get to enjoy both at the same location. But o…

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.

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Koko Brown Ale is the latest in the Aloha Series of beers from Kona Brewing, Hawaii’s premiere craft brewery.

Parks and Recreation operates and maintains County facilities which include tennis/basketball courts, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds, stadiums, pavilions, neighborhood centers, public cemeteries and the beautification areas.

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

Looking for the best Big Island coffee shops for your trip to Hawaii? This guide covers my favorite cafes on the Big Island (including a map to find them).

Alamo Car Hire in Big Island. Car Rental Service with a great selection of Cars, SUVs & People Carriers at great rates. Reserve your seat today!

Unpretentious bar & grill serving American seafood, Hawaiian specialties & tropical cocktails.

Warm beachfront establishment offering contemporary Hawaiian fusion fare, cocktails & brunch.