Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

Earl And Arlene
Earl And Arlene
Guidebook for Kailua-Kona

Food Scene

It's a little extra drive to Kealakekua, but we find the food consistantly good
42 locals recommend
Keei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
42 locals recommend
It's a little extra drive to Kealakekua, but we find the food consistantly good
Always consistently good food! We especially like their seafood specials.
127 locals recommend
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy
127 locals recommend
Always consistently good food! We especially like their seafood specials.
Located in the bowling ally - loud inside, but the plate lunches are very good and the right price!
11 locals recommend
Chubby's Diner
75-5591 Palani Rd
11 locals recommend
Located in the bowling ally - loud inside, but the plate lunches are very good and the right price!
This is our favorite sushi place by far! Try this little known gem and ask for the Seiji Special roll or my other favorite, the Volcano Roll! Seiji and his wife Che make your experience feel like family. Small with A/C, the best time to go is for dinner. Tell them Earl and Arlene sent you!
Seiji's Sushi
75-5669 Ali‘i Dr
This is our favorite sushi place by far! Try this little known gem and ask for the Seiji Special roll or my other favorite, the Volcano Roll! Seiji and his wife Che make your experience feel like family. Small with A/C, the best time to go is for dinner. Tell them Earl and Arlene sent you!

Shopping

Even if you are here for a short while - it's fun to go check out what their selling - membership required. Also can't beat the cheap hot dog/soda or pizza slice!
153 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau St
153 locals recommend
Even if you are here for a short while - it's fun to go check out what their selling - membership required. Also can't beat the cheap hot dog/soda or pizza slice!

Entertainment & Activities

We prefer the Keauhou Theatre - it is cleaner.
18 locals recommend
Regal Keauhou
18 locals recommend
We prefer the Keauhou Theatre - it is cleaner.
Best dive shop on the island!! Highly recommend their manta snorkel and scuba diving!
39 locals recommend
Jack's Diving Locker
75-5813 Ali‘i Dr
39 locals recommend
Best dive shop on the island!! Highly recommend their manta snorkel and scuba diving!
Always fun to go to the Hilton Waikoloa and ride the tram, take a boat ride, and watch the dolphins play!
27 locals recommend
Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr
27 locals recommend
Always fun to go to the Hilton Waikoloa and ride the tram, take a boat ride, and watch the dolphins play!

Essentials

130 locals recommend
Safeway
75-971 Henry St
130 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Hawaii Forest and Trail offers a wide variety of tours
21 locals recommend
Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters
73-5593 Olowalu St
21 locals recommend
Hawaii Forest and Trail offers a wide variety of tours
Jog/Walk path, kids playground, soccer fields, and swimming pool. Our favorite thing to do is take a mini grill down to the picnic tables at the end of the old runway and make dinner and watch the sunset.
40 locals recommend
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
75-5560 Kuakini Hwy
40 locals recommend
Jog/Walk path, kids playground, soccer fields, and swimming pool. Our favorite thing to do is take a mini grill down to the picnic tables at the end of the old runway and make dinner and watch the sunset.

Sightseeing

17 locals recommend
Statue of King Kamehameha
Akoni Pule Highway
17 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Take the free coffee tour offered at one of the oldest coffee farms on the island. Great samples!
43 locals recommend
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy
43 locals recommend
Take the free coffee tour offered at one of the oldest coffee farms on the island. Great samples!