Eric’s guidebook

Eric
Eric’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Great snorkeling, whale watching, and dinner cruise adventures!
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Body Glove Hawaii
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Great snorkeling, whale watching, and dinner cruise adventures!
Sailing adventures and manta ray night dives are a must!
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Fair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa St
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Sailing adventures and manta ray night dives are a must!
(2 hour drive from Kona) A must do on Big Island (the only island with an active eruption!) Tons of things to do including hiking, lava sightseeing, lava tubes, learn about volcanos, bird watching etc. Check NPS website for details
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Parku Kombëtar i Vulkaneve të Hawaii
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(2 hour drive from Kona) A must do on Big Island (the only island with an active eruption!) Tons of things to do including hiking, lava sightseeing, lava tubes, learn about volcanos, bird watching etc. Check NPS website for details
The best way to view kona!
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UFO Parasail Kailua Kona
75-5660 Palani Rd
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The best way to view kona!
Great company for a variety of experiences from lava tours to waterfall tours!
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
68-690 Waikoloa Rd
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Great company for a variety of experiences from lava tours to waterfall tours!
(2 hour drive from Kona) Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet! The 0.4 mile loop does require some physical exertion due to the number of stairs, but it is well worth the effort!
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Parku Shtetëror i Ujërave të Akakasë
875 Akaka Falls Rd
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(2 hour drive from Kona) Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet! The 0.4 mile loop does require some physical exertion due to the number of stairs, but it is well worth the effort!

Food scene

Overlooks magics beach, local food, great drink, and online reservations available!
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i Dr
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Overlooks magics beach, local food, great drink, and online reservations available!
Fresh fish and local grindz! call for reservations They buy direct from local fishermen so you know it's fresh!
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Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Pl
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Fresh fish and local grindz! call for reservations They buy direct from local fishermen so you know it's fresh!
Our personal favorite brewery in Kona for local grown and Hawaiian flavors of seltzer, cider, and beer! They even have a new weekly release every Thursday!
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Ola Brew
74-5598 Luhia St
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Our personal favorite brewery in Kona for local grown and Hawaiian flavors of seltzer, cider, and beer! They even have a new weekly release every Thursday!
Grab a famous Kona Brewing beer with a large slice of pizza. We recommend a "Big Wave" or a "Pipeline Porter" (seasonal)
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Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai Pl
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Grab a famous Kona Brewing beer with a large slice of pizza. We recommend a "Big Wave" or a "Pipeline Porter" (seasonal)
Best Poke on the west side!
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Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i Drive
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Best Poke on the west side!
Hawaiian and Filipino fusion food. As seen on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives on food network. Garlic Furikake Chicken has outstanding over-the-top crunch and the contrasting sauces make it sing.
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Broke Da Mouth Grindz & Catering
74-5565 Luhia St
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Hawaiian and Filipino fusion food. As seen on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives on food network. Garlic Furikake Chicken has outstanding over-the-top crunch and the contrasting sauces make it sing.

Beaches

One of the island of Hawaii's most expansive white sand beaches located 40 minutes away. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily $5 parking fee
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Hapuna Beach
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One of the island of Hawaii's most expansive white sand beaches located 40 minutes away. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily $5 parking fee
The island’s best, easily accessible snorkeling grey sand beach. 15 min drive. Protective shoes/fins are best for this beach. Daily, 7am - 7pm, free parking
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Gjiri Kahaluu
Ali‘i Drive
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The island’s best, easily accessible snorkeling grey sand beach. 15 min drive. Protective shoes/fins are best for this beach. Daily, 7am - 7pm, free parking
Soft white sand beach and our favorite for sunset! open 9am - 7pm, free parking lot (small lot, may need to park along road) 20 min drive
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Kua Bay
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Soft white sand beach and our favorite for sunset! open 9am - 7pm, free parking lot (small lot, may need to park along road) 20 min drive
Black sand located on the east side of the island, you'll be surrounded by tons of green sea turtles! open daily 8:30am - 5pm, free parking, 1.5 hr drive. protect those feet in the water!
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Punalu‘u Beach
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Black sand located on the east side of the island, you'll be surrounded by tons of green sea turtles! open daily 8:30am - 5pm, free parking, 1.5 hr drive. protect those feet in the water!
Popular beach in town. Sand can disappear overnight in the winter (hence the magic!). Great for sunset viewing, body surfing, or swimming. Open 6am-11pm, limited parking. 15 min drive.
Magic Sands Beach Parking
Popular beach in town. Sand can disappear overnight in the winter (hence the magic!). Great for sunset viewing, body surfing, or swimming. Open 6am-11pm, limited parking. 15 min drive.
Closest beach to drive to ~5 min away! Great for paddle boarding & kayaking (access to kailua bay), snorkeling, and kid friendly (no waves). Open Daily 6 AM-11 PM, Parking at hotel ($$) or nearby public lot
Kamakahonu Beach, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës
Closest beach to drive to ~5 min away! Great for paddle boarding & kayaking (access to kailua bay), snorkeling, and kid friendly (no waves). Open Daily 6 AM-11 PM, Parking at hotel ($$) or nearby public lot

Maunakea

Maunakea is a sacred Hawaiian volcano home to four of Hawaii's goddesses. A top the summit, 11 telescopes were built to share the secrets of our universe. Access to the summit requires 4x4 (by law) or a tour. Tours typically go out of waikaloa, kona, or hilo.
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Mauna Kea
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Maunakea is a sacred Hawaiian volcano home to four of Hawaii's goddesses. A top the summit, 11 telescopes were built to share the secrets of our universe. Access to the summit requires 4x4 (by law) or a tour. Tours typically go out of waikaloa, kona, or hilo.
The visitors center is a fabulous place to learn so much about the sacred volcano. They have information about plants and animals, videos, a gift shop and more! They typically have a solar telescope set up for safe sun viewing.
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Stacioni i Informacionit për Vizitorët e Astronomisë Ndërkombëtare të Qendrës Onizuka
Mauna Kea Access Road
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The visitors center is a fabulous place to learn so much about the sacred volcano. They have information about plants and animals, videos, a gift shop and more! They typically have a solar telescope set up for safe sun viewing.