Mele & Paulo's Guidebook
Food scene
If you love fresh fish then you’ll love Umekes!!
Highly recommend the poke, fish tacos & lilikoi cocktails!
UMEKES FISH MARKET BAR & GRILL
74-5599 Pawai Place,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Tel: (808) 238-0571
154 locals recommend
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlIf you love fresh fish then you’ll love Umekes!!
Highly recommend the poke, fish tacos & lilikoi cocktails!
UMEKES FISH MARKET BAR & GRILL
74-5599 Pawai Place,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Tel: (808) 238-0571
Lilikoi, smooth macadamia nut, kona coffee, raspberry- everything fresh!
27 locals recommend
Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace
75-5809 Ali‘i DrLilikoi, smooth macadamia nut, kona coffee, raspberry- everything fresh!
Acai, banana bread, KONA coffee & SHAKES!!! seriously soooo many choices!
You need to go here to get you day started right & get that energy before you head off on an adventure!
6 locals recommend
Pink Mocha Café
73-4976 Kamanu StAcai, banana bread, KONA coffee & SHAKES!!! seriously soooo many choices!
You need to go here to get you day started right & get that energy before you head off on an adventure!
Highly recommend adding a scoop of vanilla icecream to the bottom of your shave ice & a snow cap on top (sweetened condensed milk drizzle).
22 locals recommend
Scandinavian Shave Ice
75-5699 Ali‘i DrHighly recommend adding a scoop of vanilla icecream to the bottom of your shave ice & a snow cap on top (sweetened condensed milk drizzle).
Kona Inn Restaurant
75-5744 Ali‘i DrMUD PIES & Eldorado Margaritas!!
Spicy chicken lemongrass sandwich on fresh baked french bread loaf is spectacular!!
Ba-Le Sandwich Shop
74-5588 Palani RdSpicy chicken lemongrass sandwich on fresh baked french bread loaf is spectacular!!
Just a short drive from the cottage, located in the same subdivision. Free tours every 30 minutes & free coffee tasting.
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
73-1942 Ha'o Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-325-5566
32 locals recommend
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
Just a short drive from the cottage, located in the same subdivision. Free tours every 30 minutes & free coffee tasting.
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
73-1942 Ha'o Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-325-5566
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11The Mauna Kea Luau
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrVoyagers of the Pacific Luau
75-5852 Ali‘i Dr
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i DrMagics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrHuggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdOn the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RoadKona Coffee & Tea
74-5588 Palani RdChristine's Deli
75-159 Lunapule RdIsland Lava Java
75-5801 Ali‘i DrBreakfast! 🥞
Tea:licious Cafe
75-159 Lunapule RdULU Ocean Grill
72-100 Ka'upulehu DriveLava Lava Beach Club
420 Papaloa RdMerriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RdPunalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrTea:licious Cafe
75-159 Lunapule RdWillie's Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai PlKenichi Pacific
6831 Ali‘i DrMauna Lani Lū'au - Hale Hoaloha
Legends of Hawaii Luau
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DrWillie's Hot Chicken
74-5599 Pawai PlSnorkeling
BEST BEACH FOR SNORKELING
The South side of Kahaluʻu Bay is the access point for entering the water for snorkeling. To get in the water, you’ll need to navigate over some lava rock, which can be slippery and tough on your feet. Some snorkelers choose to wear water shoes, neoprene surf socks, or tabis (a local style water slipper) to protect their feet.
To make entering the water easier, wait to put on your mask, snorkel, and fins and carry them in one hand, leaving the other hand free to prevent a fall as you walk slowly over the rocky entrance area. On the other side of the rocks is a sandy bottom area that is shallow enough to stand in and put on your snorkeling gear. When exiting the water, use this same pathway.
If you are a decent swimmer, head toward the middle of Kahaluʻu Bay where some of the larger coral heads can be found. Go slowly as you swim over the coral heads, or simply stop and float. This will give you a chance to spot some of the shy critters living inside. You will see a second lifeguard tower as you approach the center of the bay. Don’t go beyond this tower, as you will be entering into the surf zone.
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveBEST BEACH FOR SNORKELING
The South side of Kahaluʻu Bay is the access point for entering the water for snorkeling. To get in the water, you’ll need to navigate over some lava rock, which can be slippery and tough on your feet. Some snorkelers choose to wear water shoes, neoprene surf socks, or tabis (a local style water slipper) to protect their feet.
To make entering the water easier, wait to put on your mask, snorkel, and fins and carry them in one hand, leaving the other hand free to prevent a fall as you walk slowly over the rocky entrance area. On the other side of the rocks is a sandy bottom area that is shallow enough to stand in and put on your snorkeling gear. When exiting the water, use this same pathway.
If you are a decent swimmer, head toward the middle of Kahaluʻu Bay where some of the larger coral heads can be found. Go slowly as you swim over the coral heads, or simply stop and float. This will give you a chance to spot some of the shy critters living inside. You will see a second lifeguard tower as you approach the center of the bay. Don’t go beyond this tower, as you will be entering into the surf zone.
Manta Ray Night Dive
78-127 Ehukai StBeach
Anaehoomalu Bay
Kua Bay
Two Step
Hapuna Beach
Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19Mahaiʻula Beach
Ocean Safaris Kayak Adventures
78-7128 Kaleiopapa StBody Glove Hawaii
Punalu‘u Beach
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
Waialea Beach, Puako, HI 96743, USA
Waipio Valley Lookout
Kukio “keiki” beach, Hawaii 96740, USA
Kikaua Point Park
Sightseeing
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160
Hulihe'e Palace
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Punalu'u Black Sand beach
Ninole Loop RoadLekeleke/Kuamo'o Burial Grounds
78-7101 Māmalahoa Bypass RdWaikoloa Petroglyph Preserve
Petroglyphs
Puako Petroglyph Park
1 N Kaniku DrKohala Zipline
55-515 Hawi RdFair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa StJack's Diving Locker
75-5813 Ali‘i DrWaipi'o Valley
48-5561A Waipio Valley RdAlii Drive
Ali‘i DriveKealakekua Bay
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls RdRainbow Falls
Parker Ranch Soccer Field
Volcano House
1 Crater Rim DriveBlue Hawaiian Helicopters
68-690 Waikoloa RdKapohoKine Adventures
93 Banyan DrNearby Hiking Trails
Makahi street
https://goo.gl/maps/yDWJrpDZYi9CrxDU8
Makuala O'Oma Trail
https://goo.gl/maps/jAGvPmyf1HVsP2hS9
(Located nearby in Kaloko Subdivison)
Please note that trails might be closed due to maintenance or other reasons, but if that’s the case there should be signs posted. If trails are open you’ll see hikers vehicles parked at the trailheads.
Makahi Street
Makahi StreetMakuala O'Oma Trail
Makahi St trailhead
73-4365 Makahi StKona Cloud Forest
73-1865 Hao StMakuala O'Oma Trail
Kona Cloud Forest
73-1865 Hao StFarmers Market
Waimea Town Market at Parker School
65-1224 Lindsey RdWaimea Midweek Farmers Market
67-139 Pukalani RdKuhio Hale Farmers Market
64-756 Mamalahoa HwyKamuela Farmers Market
67-139 Pukalani RdHilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetMassage
Mamalahoa Hot Tubs & Massage
81-1016 St John's Rd