Kona International Airport 30 min
Kona Coffee Living History Farm (9 min) Visitors can explore a 1920s coffee farm hosted by costumed guides demonstrating work tasks. Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (26 min) 175-mi. hiking trail along the coastline with historical information, views & varied terrain. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (20 min) Ruins of early fish ponds & petroglyphs still remain in this historic beachside wildlife refuge. Kahalu’u Beach Park (4 min) Small beach & reef with generally calm water, making it a popular place to snorkel. Magic Sands Beach Park (7 min) Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline, offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing. La'aloa Park (7 min) Hulihe‘e Palace (15 min) Former summer home for Hawaiian royalty now showcasing Victorian artifacts & cultural events. Kealakekua Bay (19 min) Scenic inlet with snorkeling & boat tours, plus a monument to Captain Cook & an ancient temple. Honaunau Bay (24 min) Palm-fringed bay with clear, deep water & reef for diving, snorkeling & turtle & dolphin spotting. Hualālai (17 min) Scenic beach for surfing, spear fishing & swimming, with picnic areas & a jogging path. Hualālai (8 min) White obelisk marking the spot where Capt. Cook was killed in 1779, reachable via hike or boat ride. Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park (24 min) Archaeological park featuring burial grounds offers self-guided tours of reconstructed villages. Haleo Luau (6 min) Outdoor luau featuring a Hawaiian buffet & drinks, plus a live show with fire & hula dancers. |