- The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Snorkeling and Other Entertainment.
- From Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) to Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kailua-Kona and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kealakekua, Waikoloa, Holualoa and Captain Cook.
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5.0 Miles
98%
567 votes
73-1310 Kukuna St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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An all ages charter boat and snorkel tour focused on dolphins and manta rays, Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures provides lunch and snacks, and all necessary gear for a guided group excursion to swim with marine animals.
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78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Founded in 1971, Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides takes its clients on 4 types of cruises: the Morning Snorkel Cruise and BBQ, the Afternoon Snack Cruise, the Manta Night Snorkel and Dive, and the Deluxe Morning Snorkel and Dive Cruise. Private luxury charters are also available.
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294 votes
78-1728 Kaleiopapa Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
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Ocean Safaris Kayak Adventures is a kayak rental company that also has paddle board rentals, whale watching tours, and sea cave explorations. Types of wildlife that can be seen on the tours include eels, sea turtles, tropical fish, and dolphins.
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74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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With TOPSHAPE Kona Sports Fishing, visitors can spend a full day fishing for tuna, mahi mahi, and wahoo with a guide. The trips are hosted on a 43 foot Cabo with Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a Bose sound system.
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Organizing excursions to Kealakekua Bay, Aloha Ocean Excursions offers visitors activities like snorkeling, whale watching, sightseeing, and more. The charter takes visitors to landmarks like the region's sea caves and lava tubes.
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618 votes
73 1944 Hao St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Hawaii's largest organic coffee farm, the Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation is located in the rainforest, and offers free daily tours, with VIP tours and roasting tours also available with a reservation.
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The Kona Brewing Company was founded in 1945. It now produces on a regular basis 13 different ale specialties. It also owns two pubs, which serve different menus.
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The Royal Kona Resort Luau is a traditional feast, completed with fire-dancers and traditional dishes. The drinks are unlimited and the scenery, especially the sunset, is very popular among the tourists.
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The cheekily named Bite Me Sport Fishing offers charter fishing trips off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. The company features six boats, hosts private group excursions, and even cooks the fish guests catch in a restaurant on the premises.
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Located on a scenic highway, Mamalahoa Kona Heritage Corridor consists of small shops and galleries featuring the crafts of local artists. The corridor is the home of several coffee bean farms in the area.