Food Scene
Great food and drinks you will love it. Its also great for kids
47 locals recommend
Bamboo Restaurant & Gallery
55-3415 Akoni Pule HwyGreat food and drinks you will love it. Its also great for kids
Great drinks, food and the view is awesome. Sea turtles are visible but don't touch them.
171 locals recommend
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlGreat drinks, food and the view is awesome. Sea turtles are visible but don't touch them.
Kona Brothers Coffee
69-250 Waikōloa Beach DrGreat coffee and great service
Don't be fooled by the facade, great food, lovely service but probably will need reservations.
http://www.bluedragonrestaurant.com/
54 locals recommend
Blue Dragon Restaurant and Coastal Cuisine
61-3616 Kawaihae RdDon't be fooled by the facade, great food, lovely service but probably will need reservations.
http://www.bluedragonrestaurant.com/
We haven't eaten there yet but everyone raves about it and its even zagat rated!
51 locals recommend
Red Water Cafe
65-1299 Kawaihae RdWe haven't eaten there yet but everyone raves about it and its even zagat rated!
Just down the road, easy to pick up and take home or to the beach.
23 locals recommend
Kohala Burger & Taco
613665 Akoni Pule HwyJust down the road, easy to pick up and take home or to the beach.
Koa Table
250 Waikōloa Beach DrGreat lunch spot http://thethreefatpigs.com/
Sushi Rock Restaurant
55-3435 Akoni Pule HwyThis is a one of a kind, sushi fusion...NOT to be missed!
Big Island Brewhaus
64-1066 Mamalahoa Hwysuper fun, casual place
As embarrassing as this is for me to say, I LOVE THIS PLACE. Often, we'll fly into Kona, drive up to waikaloa, eat here and head next door to the grocery store for the bare minimum shopping.
7 locals recommend
Romano's Macaroni Grill
201 Waikōloa Beach DrAs embarrassing as this is for me to say, I LOVE THIS PLACE. Often, we'll fly into Kona, drive up to waikaloa, eat here and head next door to the grocery store for the bare minimum shopping.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to take the kids for the day to use the pools and slides. Nominal fee for access and a room to shower or nap
27 locals recommend
Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikōloa Beach DrGreat place to take the kids for the day to use the pools and slides. Nominal fee for access and a room to shower or nap
Essentials
Best fresh Fish!! grab some here and go back home to bbq on the lanai and enjoy the sunset
18 locals recommend
Hale I'a Da Fish House
613665 Kawaihae-Mahukona RdBest fresh Fish!! grab some here and go back home to bbq on the lanai and enjoy the sunset
Sightseeing
Kohala Ditch
Great tours via the old sugar cane water ditches. tons of fun for the whole family.
They're right in town and not to be missed. Cruise out on a whale watching adventure, sunset, breakfast or snorkeling ~ this group never lets us down and we go every trip!
Ocean Sports
69-275 Waikōloa Beach DrThey're right in town and not to be missed. Cruise out on a whale watching adventure, sunset, breakfast or snorkeling ~ this group never lets us down and we go every trip!
Everything Else
Spencer Road
Spencer RoadThe closest beach to the house, local beach and great for the kids!
Stunning Beach, just tell the folks at the entrance, you would like to go to the beach. The restaurants are amazing.
http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-beach-hotel/big-island-restaurants.php
41 locals recommend
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach DrStunning Beach, just tell the folks at the entrance, you would like to go to the beach. The restaurants are amazing.
http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-beach-hotel/big-island-restaurants.php