Kona International Airport 27 min
Kealakekua Bay (24 min) Scenic inlet with snorkeling & boat tours, plus a monument to Captain Cook & an ancient temple. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (18 min) Ruins of early fish ponds & petroglyphs still remain in this historic beachside wildlife refuge. Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (24 min) 175-mi. hiking trail along the coastline with historical information, views & varied terrain. La'aloa Park (3 min) Kahalu’u Beach Park (3 min) Small beach & reef with generally calm water, making it a popular place to snorkel. Kona Coffee Living History Farm (14 min) Visitors can explore a 1920s coffee farm hosted by costumed guides demonstrating work tasks. Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark (11 min) 1970s reconstruction of the residence of King Kamehameha I at the the King Kamehameha Hotel. Mokuaikaua Church (9 min) Hawaii's oldest Christian church, founded by missionaries in 1820, with an iconic arch & sanctuary. Island Breeze Luau - He 'Ohana Kakou (11 min) Outdoor dinner & show featuring an abundant Hawaiian buffet & Polynesian dancing beside Kailua Bay. Hualālai (13 min) Scenic beach for surfing, spear fishing & swimming, with picnic areas & a jogging path. Hualālai (14 min) White obelisk marking the spot where Capt. Cook was killed in 1779, reachable via hike or boat ride. Magic Sands Beach Park (1 min) Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline, offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing. Hulihe‘e Palace (9 min) Former summer home for Hawaiian royalty now showcasing Victorian artifacts & cultural events. |