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For
a comprehensive list of activities in Kona we recommend picking up a few
Hawaii travel guides which are distributed for free throughout Kona.
These guides contain valuable information as well as some coupons and maps.
Online, feel free to visit
http://www.hawaiiactivities.com/ which also
offers the same services.
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Snorkeling
Beginner
snorklers? No problem. Start off at Kahalu’u Beach Park. This beach is
shallow and has several lifeguards. Even beginners will be delighted to
swim with sea turtles and other fish that this beach offers.
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Swim with
the dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life at Honaunau Bay-Make sure
to arrive early in the morning to see this delightful treat!
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Take a
kayak across Kealakekua Bay then snorkel in front of Captain Cook’s
monument.
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Beaches
For a beautiful, sandy beach, try Hapuna Beach State Park
'Anaeho’omalu Bay is great for basking in the sun.
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Shopping
Feel the
urge to shop? Stop by the King’s Shops at the Waikoloa Beach Resort.
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Dining
Try the Kona Inn for an upscale dining experience.
For some
laid back cuisine, try the Kona Brewing Company.
For some
late night drinks and entertainment stop by Huggo’s on the Rocks or
Jake’s, both located in downtown Kona.
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Activities & Sightseeing
Don’t miss
Captain Bean’s Dinner Cruise.
Enjoy a Polynesian infused show while dining on teriyaki chicken and beef.
Make reservations early.
Go for a bike ride
with the Kona Coast Cycling Tours. Visit them online at
www.cyclekona.com. Their knowledgeable
guides will educate you on the island and provide you with the equipment
you need for your ride, including bikes.
Feeling
adventuresome? Try an ATV ride at the Parker Ranch. Their knowledgeable
staff will help you get acquainted with the ATV, then give you a tour of
their sprawling ranch. Make sure to bring a sweater as it tends to get
rainy as you drive up to Waimea. Make sure to make reservations.
www.parkerranch.com
Ever
want to see a Sea Horse up close and personal? Stop by Ocean Riders
Seahorse Farm for this one of a kind experience. Make sure to book
reservations in advance.
www.seahorse.com
See the
Volcano at Volcano National Park.
www.nps.gov/havo.
Stop by a
macadamia nut farm on the way there, visit
www.maunaloa.com for more
information.
Tour a
coffee farm.
See the
beautiful Akaka Falls State Park
for some beautiful waterfalls and
scenery.
Tour the
grounds at the Place of Refuge,
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau, where ancient
lawbreakers were purified and ancient Hawaiians sought political asylum.
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For more
information visit the following sites
www.konaweb.com
www.gohawaii.com
www.thisweek.com
www.101thingstodo.com
***These
are recommendations based on our own personal experiences. We have
no affiliations with any of these institutions. We are in no way
liable for any damages/injuries incurred with any of the above.
Participate at your own risk.***
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