Amanda's Guidebook
Nighttime Favorites in Kona🐬✨
Favorite adventures for when it’s dark :)
✨Make sure to book in advance✨
All of the Boat Companies are wonderful
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy✨Make sure to book in advance✨
All of the Boat Companies are wonderful
Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
75-5852 Ali‘i DrDelicious & Fun!
Island Breeze Luau
75-5660 Palani RdDelicious & Fun!
Historical Favorite Places✨
Special💛Second chances granted to people on this land.
Feels Sacred & historical
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Parque Histórico Nacional Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau
State Highway 160Special💛Second chances granted to people on this land.
Feels Sacred & historical
Sightseeing
Sunsets & Star Gazing! It’s cold up there! It takes a while to get to the top. Bring food & drinks & warm clothes
Stop at the observatory for 20 to 40 minutes for your body to acclimate to the altitude. 4x4 vehicle needed to go all the way to the top.
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mauna Kea
Sunsets & Star Gazing! It’s cold up there! It takes a while to get to the top. Bring food & drinks & warm clothes
Stop at the observatory for 20 to 40 minutes for your body to acclimate to the altitude. 4x4 vehicle needed to go all the way to the top.
This hike is Possibly one of the best experiences you will have on the Big Island! Gorgeous! Unforgettable! Take food & water!!! take your time on this adventure🌈❤️🤙
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Waipio Valley Lookout
This hike is Possibly one of the best experiences you will have on the Big Island! Gorgeous! Unforgettable! Take food & water!!! take your time on this adventure🌈❤️🤙
In Awe of this Majestic Wonderland!✨
Wear some mosquito repellent.
Mint essential oil in your lotion is a great natural choice
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyIn Awe of this Majestic Wonderland!✨
Wear some mosquito repellent.
Mint essential oil in your lotion is a great natural choice
Boat tours can provide an Amazing perspective!
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Mauna Loa Volcano
Boat tours can provide an Amazing perspective!
Hike around an active Volcano!
You can also take a boat or helicopter tour
880 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hike around an active Volcano!
You can also take a boat or helicopter tour
Morning & daytime Adventures🐠✨
Snorkeling and other must does🤙✨
✨Be with Sea turtles while snorkeling
💜You can also Visit the City of Refuge on the adjoining property
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Two Step
✨Be with Sea turtles while snorkeling
💜You can also Visit the City of Refuge on the adjoining property
Beautiful, Majestic & Energy boosting!
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de las Cataratas de Akaka
875 Akaka Falls RdBeautiful, Majestic & Energy boosting!
Feel your True Spirit in this Breathtakingly Beautiful Environment!
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Rainbow Falls
Feel your True Spirit in this Breathtakingly Beautiful Environment!
Beaches✨
Private spots & excellent swimming
This is my other favorite beach :)
About 40 minutes away
Take a yummy lunch - you won’t want to leave✨
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Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadPrivate spots & excellent swimming
This is my other favorite beach :)
About 40 minutes away
Take a yummy lunch - you won’t want to leave✨
White Sand Beach - Softest Sand!
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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
White Sand Beach - Softest Sand!
There is only 3 other Green Sand Beaches in the world!
The green crystal gem is Olivine :)
It's a 4 wheel drive ride after a certain point.
Its a 2hr 3 mile walk/hike in, if you don't have a 4x4
There are locals waiting to drive visitors down for a price & it use to be about $20- Definitely worth the ride, even if you have a 4x4!
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de arena verde Papakōlea
There is only 3 other Green Sand Beaches in the world!
The green crystal gem is Olivine :)
It's a 4 wheel drive ride after a certain point.
Its a 2hr 3 mile walk/hike in, if you don't have a 4x4
There are locals waiting to drive visitors down for a price & it use to be about $20- Definitely worth the ride, even if you have a 4x4!
Black Sand Beach
Sea Turtles are Always laying on this Beach!
Its Beautiful! Theres a gift shop too :)
There are tours for this location or just drive over & go for a walk & a dip:) You'll never forget it!
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Punalu‘u Beach
Black Sand Beach
Sea Turtles are Always laying on this Beach!
Its Beautiful! Theres a gift shop too :)
There are tours for this location or just drive over & go for a walk & a dip:) You'll never forget it!
Food scene
One of our Favorite Restaurants
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Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyOne of our Favorite Restaurants
The Shrimp & Grits are Awesome!
Beautiful Ocean View!
A Perfect Place for a Sunset Dinner
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrThe Shrimp & Grits are Awesome!
Beautiful Ocean View!
A Perfect Place for a Sunset Dinner
ULU Ocean Grill
72-100 Ka'upulehu DriveEverything here is 5 Stars
The Property, Ocean view & Food are Unforgettable
One of my Favorite Sushi Restaurants
Located within walking distance to Alii Drive
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shimaichi Sushi Kona
75-5742 Kuakini HwyOne of my Favorite Sushi Restaurants
Located within walking distance to Alii Drive
Relaxed environment
Great BBQ & other delights
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdRelaxed environment
Great BBQ & other delights
Free Range Local Beef
Fresh caught Ahi Burger
Delicious Portabella mushroom Burger
Quick Affordable & Delicious!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ultimate Burger
74-5450 Makala BlvdFree Range Local Beef
Fresh caught Ahi Burger
Delicious Portabella mushroom Burger
Quick Affordable & Delicious!
They have Amazing Asian Mac Nut Slaw! Everything I order from this restaurant/use to be be cute food truck is Fantastic
Ohana Q
75-5742 Kuakini HighwayThey have Amazing Asian Mac Nut Slaw! Everything I order from this restaurant/use to be be cute food truck is Fantastic
Kaya’s Kitchen
53-534 Kamehameha HighwayYummy breakfast & coffee - veggie & gluten free
Island Gourmet Markets
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DriveGreat Deli Open Until 8PM
In case you need to grab some local treats on your way to the airport!
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Kona Mountain Coffee
73-4038 Hulikoa DrIn case you need to grab some local treats on your way to the airport!
A Cafe Favorite!
Everything is Delicious!
Hours:
Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
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Caffe Florian
81-6637 Hawaiʻi Belt RdA Cafe Favorite!
Everything is Delicious!
Hours:
Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Luggage Storage
*Friendly & Convenient Luggage Storage Only $11 a day!
*Great for when your in-between Vacation Rentals
*It is closest to the airport, at approx. 8 mins, (4.3 mi)
*808-796-3100
Great American Self Storage of Kailua Kona
74-5499 Loloku Street*Friendly & Convenient Luggage Storage Only $11 a day!
*Great for when your in-between Vacation Rentals
*It is closest to the airport, at approx. 8 mins, (4.3 mi)
*808-796-3100