Guidebook for Kailua-Kona
Food Scene
Old school home style Japanese diner. Get the Bento Box, which comes with tempura, sashimi, rice, miso soup, pickles, and other combinations are available. It's about 20 minutes from our house and well worth the drive, when you're feeling something more local.
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Teshima's Restaurant
79-7251 Hawaiʻi Belt RdOld school home style Japanese diner. Get the Bento Box, which comes with tempura, sashimi, rice, miso soup, pickles, and other combinations are available. It's about 20 minutes from our house and well worth the drive, when you're feeling something more local.
Korean Fried Chicken Wings. Get the plate lunch, which comes with a side of rice and potato/mac salad. The wings sit on top a bed of napa cabbage and soaks up the sauce. Dollop some hot chili water on the rice and wings - and you're good to go. This is not for sharing. Get your own order if you're traveling in to.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pine Tree Cafe
73-4040 Hulikoa DrKorean Fried Chicken Wings. Get the plate lunch, which comes with a side of rice and potato/mac salad. The wings sit on top a bed of napa cabbage and soaks up the sauce. Dollop some hot chili water on the rice and wings - and you're good to go. This is not for sharing. Get your own order if you're traveling in to.
Spicy, healthy, delicious. This is our go-to for Thai when we're craving some heat. Bring a friend and share the goodness. Opt out of the pad thai, and give the 11 spice curry a try. A wonderful blend of HOLY CRAP -- on top of this crispy pancake crepe to soak up the curry. Soothe the heat with the yogurt sauce on the side. They have Singha by the bottle and accept major credit cards. There's also ice cream by-the-scoop as well in case your sweet tooth beckons.
Lotus Cafe
73-5617 Maiau StSpicy, healthy, delicious. This is our go-to for Thai when we're craving some heat. Bring a friend and share the goodness. Opt out of the pad thai, and give the 11 spice curry a try. A wonderful blend of HOLY CRAP -- on top of this crispy pancake crepe to soak up the curry. Soothe the heat with the yogurt sauce on the side. They have Singha by the bottle and accept major credit cards. There's also ice cream by-the-scoop as well in case your sweet tooth beckons.
Sightseeing
This is a magical beach with crystal clear waters. There's a shower/bathroom and well serviced. Feel free to park along the road in case parking gets full.
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Kua Bay
This is a magical beach with crystal clear waters. There's a shower/bathroom and well serviced. Feel free to park along the road in case parking gets full.
Entertainment & Activities
When the weather is right and you're feeling adventurous. Book a tour and see parts of the island only accessible by heli.
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Paradise Helicopters
73-341 Uu StWhen the weather is right and you're feeling adventurous. Book a tour and see parts of the island only accessible by heli.
Shopping
This is an awesome natural foods market for all your organic needs. Fresh juices, bulk bins, fresh veggies, local micro brews, local cheeses, natural health/beauty products. Stock up for beach picnics and snacks while you're in town. Prices are comparable to the mainland and you'll be stoked to have your favorite goodies available.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala BlvdThis is an awesome natural foods market for all your organic needs. Fresh juices, bulk bins, fresh veggies, local micro brews, local cheeses, natural health/beauty products. Stock up for beach picnics and snacks while you're in town. Prices are comparable to the mainland and you'll be stoked to have your favorite goodies available.
Conveniently located about a 1-minute drive from the farm. It's the neighborhood spot for tasty premade sushi, cold beers, bags of ice, the essentials. If you need gas in a bind, or need to top off the rental car, Matsuyama will be there for you.
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Matsuyama Food Mart
73-4354 Hawaiʻi Belt RdConveniently located about a 1-minute drive from the farm. It's the neighborhood spot for tasty premade sushi, cold beers, bags of ice, the essentials. If you need gas in a bind, or need to top off the rental car, Matsuyama will be there for you.
Need last minute Hawaii goods to bring back to your friends and family? If you got a membership, experience the local Hawaiian Costco. You'll be surprised with the different items. I dig it. Note: The gas is cheap and brings a crowd, expect a 5-10 minute wait during busy times.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StNeed last minute Hawaii goods to bring back to your friends and family? If you got a membership, experience the local Hawaiian Costco. You'll be surprised with the different items. I dig it. Note: The gas is cheap and brings a crowd, expect a 5-10 minute wait during busy times.
Parks & Nature
It's a local beach, with super chill vibes. Beginners are welcome, but be courteous to the locals while you're out surfing. New to surfing? It's best to watch the lineup and see where surfers get in and out. It looks beautiful, but there are things under the water that can bring a punch, or a sting. It's a great place to post up for a day at da beach.
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Pine Trees Surfing Beach
It's a local beach, with super chill vibes. Beginners are welcome, but be courteous to the locals while you're out surfing. New to surfing? It's best to watch the lineup and see where surfers get in and out. It looks beautiful, but there are things under the water that can bring a punch, or a sting. It's a great place to post up for a day at da beach.
Love white sandy beaches with super mellow waves? Arrive at 830am to be guaranteed a free parking spot. The parking is limited so expect to be turned around if you arrive by 10am. You'll end up spending your whole day here relaxing, so please bring a cooler and umbrellas to ensure maximum comfort.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
Love white sandy beaches with super mellow waves? Arrive at 830am to be guaranteed a free parking spot. The parking is limited so expect to be turned around if you arrive by 10am. You'll end up spending your whole day here relaxing, so please bring a cooler and umbrellas to ensure maximum comfort.
This is a sandy beach that can handle the crowds. It's $5 to park here, but it's well worth the visit. Feel free to spread out for some soft sandy real estate. A great place to chill is towards the North End of the beach. There's a fallen tree near the cliff that provide a good source of shelter from the sun and still super close to the water.
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Hapuna Beach
This is a sandy beach that can handle the crowds. It's $5 to park here, but it's well worth the visit. Feel free to spread out for some soft sandy real estate. A great place to chill is towards the North End of the beach. There's a fallen tree near the cliff that provide a good source of shelter from the sun and still super close to the water.