Kona Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Kona Coast
Kailua-Kona showing animals
Holualoa showing a house
Kailua-Kona showing a beach

Where to stay in Kona Coast

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring tropical scenes and a park

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden.

Holualoa Village
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring landscape views, snorkelling and coral

Kahaluu-Keauhou

If you're spending some time in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kahaluu-Keauhou
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Historic Kailua Village

Are you interested in stunning beaches, island views and popular shops? A visit to Historic Kailua Village might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kailua Pier and Kailua-Kona Wharf.

Historic Kailua Village
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring landscape views, snorkelling and coral

Kahaluu Bay

5/5(2 area reviews)

Kahaluu Bay is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, seaside views and pristine golf courses. You might want to check out attractions like Kahalu'u Beach Park or Magic Sands Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kahaluu Bay
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Alii Heights Mauka

While there might not be top attractions in Alii Heights Mauka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

Alii Heights Mauka
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Kona Palisades

When in Kona Palisades, you can plan a visit to Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Kohanaiki Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kona Palisades
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is £293 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£293
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful resort with two pools, one was adults only. Restaurants were very good as well. Would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,342 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms, only downside was it is a bit of a drive to go to the nice beaches."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

5 out of 5
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is £1,058 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£1,058
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (462 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds, attentive staff and excellent facilities. Everything top-notch."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
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Castle Kanaloa at Kona

Castle Kanaloa at Kona

3 out of 5
78-261 Manukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (449 reviews)
"The view of this property was simply out of this world amazing. Every single morning we felt like we were in heaven! The room was lovely with plenty of space for everyone in our party. It almost felt like we were in a place outside of time. We will definitely be coming back here."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Castle Kanaloa at Kona
Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER

3 out of 5
78-261 Manukai St, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this golf condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (521 reviews)
"Beautiful location and quiet property. Spacious condo. Appreciated the option of 3 pools and loved watching the ocean from our balcony. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
Spacious, Luxurious, Tropical Townhouse Style Condo For A Truly Aloha Vacation

Spacious, Luxurious, Tropical Townhouse Style Condo For A Truly Aloha Vacation

Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
"Excellent property, great communication"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Spacious, Luxurious, Tropical Townhouse Style Condo For A Truly Aloha Vacation
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Popular places to visit

Mauna Kea Beach

Mauna Kea Beach

Visit what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, one of the first resorts in the region.

Mauna Kea Beach
Hapuna Beach State Park featuring tropical scenes, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

5/5(4 reviews)

Walk across the white sand of this idyllic beach to reach the warm Hawaiian waters beyond.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
Kailua Pier

Kailua Pier

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona when you take a trip to Kailua Pier. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Kailua Pier
Magic Sands Beach

Magic Sands Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?

Magic Sands Beach
Kahalu\'u Beach Park which includes rugged coastline, a coastal town and surfing

Kahalu'u Beach Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Kahalu'u Beach Park
Hualālai

Hualālai

Explore the great outdoors at Hualālai and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Holualoa. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

Hualālai

Things to do

Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

£56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

£439
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu
Big Island Parasailing Experience

Big Island Parasailing Experience

£102
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Big Island Parasailing Experience
Come float with us!

KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
The Original Tiger Shark Challenge

The Original Tiger Shark Challenge

£138
per adult
The Original Tiger Shark Challenge
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

£141
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
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Cities near Kona Coast

Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona

Kua Bay showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Kaupulehu

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Honalo

Captain Cook showing boating and a lake or waterhole

Captain Cook