Parks & Nature
Perfect hike down to the beach and back out. For extra adventure, hike into the next valley! Avoid crowds by going super early or afternoon.
140 locals recommend
Pololu Valley
Perfect hike down to the beach and back out. For extra adventure, hike into the next valley! Avoid crowds by going super early or afternoon.
Our favorite spot for a nice swim/snorkel and grass for kids to play or have a picnic.
27 locals recommend
Manini Beach
Manini Beach RoadOur favorite spot for a nice swim/snorkel and grass for kids to play or have a picnic.
Kua Bay
The clearest water you have been searching for is here.
Not so much a beach but a rocky snorkel spot a bit south from here. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.
114 locals recommend
Two Step
Not so much a beach but a rocky snorkel spot a bit south from here. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.
The closest spot for easy snorkeling to the house. Also nice little reef break next door where all the surfing schools go.
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveThe closest spot for easy snorkeling to the house. Also nice little reef break next door where all the surfing schools go.
Shopping
Unique gifts and handmade jewelry. Grab a tea next door at Tealicious.
7 locals recommend
Quill & Feather
75-159 Lunapule RdUnique gifts and handmade jewelry. Grab a tea next door at Tealicious.
Saturday organic farmers market just a block up the road in the Keauhou Shopping Center. Get there around 8 am for fresh fish.
26 locals recommend
Keauhou Urgent Care Center
78-6831 Ali‘i DrSaturday organic farmers market just a block up the road in the Keauhou Shopping Center. Get there around 8 am for fresh fish.
Essentials
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdFor your BBQ, find local meats, fresh and thoughtful products. You will get a unique dinner and good cooking advice here.
Kona Butcher Shop
75-5660 Kopiko StFor your BBQ, find local meats, fresh and thoughtful products. You will get a unique dinner and good cooking advice here.
Laundry Two
74-5596 Pawai PlGo to grocery for organic and natural foods. Decent deli as well. Fresh juices, smoothies, and hot food are nice.
61 locals recommend
Island Naturals Market & Deli Kailua-Kona
74-5444 Makala BlvdGo to grocery for organic and natural foods. Decent deli as well. Fresh juices, smoothies, and hot food are nice.
Sightseeing
THE experience for water/nature lovers. Go with any of the groups leaving from Keauhou Bay (don't book something going up north.. when you can take advantage of walking home from your AIRBNB!)
28 locals recommend
Manta Ray Night Dive
78-127 Ehukai StTHE experience for water/nature lovers. Go with any of the groups leaving from Keauhou Bay (don't book something going up north.. when you can take advantage of walking home from your AIRBNB!)
Arts & Culture
The pulse of the coffee belt's art scene. I am hoping to take a ceramics class here soon.
16 locals recommend
Donkey Mill Art Center
78-6670 Mamalahoa HwyThe pulse of the coffee belt's art scene. I am hoping to take a ceramics class here soon.