Mokuaikaua Church (15 min) Hawaii s oldest Christian church founded by missionaries in 1820 with an iconic arch & sanctuary.
Kailua Bay (16 min) Sweeping sandy beach & bay known as the location for Obama s holiday residence & Hawaii Five-O. Kahalu U Beach Park (10 min) Small beach & reef with generally calm water making it a popular place to snorkel. Hual lai (19 min) 1970s reconstruction of the residence of King Kamehameha I at the the King Kamehameha Hotel. Magic Sands Beach Park (7 min) Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing. Kaloko-Honok hau National Historical Park (14 min) Ruins of early fish ponds & petroglyphs still remain in this historic beachside wildlife refuge. Kealakekua Bay (30 min) Scenic inlet with snorkeling & boat tours plus a monument to Captain Cook & an ancient temple. Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area (9 min) Scenic beach for surfing spear fishing & swimming with picnic areas & a jogging path. Island Breeze Luau - He Ohana Kakou (18 min) Outdoor dinner & show featuring an abundant Hawaiian buffet & Polynesian dancing beside Kailua Bay. Kailua Pier (19 min) Raised platform next to a beach hosting large & small boats local events & tournaments. Kona Farmers Market (11 min) 40 outdoor vendors of locally grown produce flowers handicrafts & specialties like Kona coffee. |