Visit a Kona Coffee Farm
Kona Coffee Belt 1.5 hrs
Tour a working coffee farm and taste world-renowned Kona coffee.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
English and Hawaiian
Local currency
USD
(USD)
Local time
(GMT-10)
Ideal trip length
5–10 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Ali'i Drive
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
90 · Outstanding
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Poke
Kona Coffee
Shave Ice
Lau Lau
When to visit Kailua Kona
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: June, July, August
Busiest: Dec-Apr, Jun-Aug
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Jan80
Warm, dry, whale season
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Feb80
Warm, dry, whale season
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Mar80
Warm, dry, whale season
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Apr85
Warm, sunny, less crowded
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May85
Warm, sunny, good value
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Jun90
Hot, sunny, busy summer
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Jul90
Hot, sunny, peak summer
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Aug90
Hot, sunny, peak summer
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Sept85
Warm, sunny, less crowded
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Oct80
Warm, sunny, good value
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Nov75
Warm, pleasant, start whales
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Dec75
Warm, pleasant, busy holidays
Things to do in Kailua Kona
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Discover Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Hōnaunau 2 hrs
Step back in time at this ancient Hawaiian place of refuge.
Paddleboard or Kayak in Kealakekua Bay
Kealakekua Bay 3 hrs
Paddle to the Captain Cook Monument and snorkel in pristine waters.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Relax at Hapuna Beach State Park
Kohala Coast 4 hrs
Enjoy one of Hawaii's most beautiful white sand beaches.
Best in the evening
2 places
Snorkel or Dive with Manta Rays
Keauhou Bay 2.5 hrs
Experience the magic of gentle giant manta rays feeding at night.
Stargaze at Mauna Kea Summit
Mauna Kea 4 hrs
Witness breathtaking views of the night sky from a high-altitude observatory.
Any time of day
1 place
Explore Historic Kailua Village
Kailua Kona 3 hrs
Stroll along Ali'i Drive, browse shops, and see historic sites.
Practical ratings
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Near Kailua Kona
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