- 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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Hwy 160 at the 110.5 mile marker, Kealakekua Bay parking lot, Kealakekua, HI
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With Bay Side Adventures - Private Tours, visitors can explore the coral reefs by the shoreline on a kayak adventure. The trip also ventures into the deeper waters where visitors can see dolphins and tropical fish.
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Visitors commonly hike to reach Kealakekua Bay, a scenic location located off the main island. Those who visit commonly enjoy viewing the monument dedicated to Captain Cook, snorkeling, or canoeing and kayaking nearby.
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Highway 11 just south of Kealakekua, Captain Cook, HI 96704
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The H.N. Greenwell Store Museum, owned and operated by the Kona Historical Society, offers visitors a glimpse into the daily life of the multi-ethinc community of late 19th-century Hawaii with numerous replicas of ancient goods and equipment with interpreters dresed in period costumes.
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Not only a farm but a family legacy and tradition, the Greenwell Farms were founded in 1850, with the first recognition being received in 1873 from the President of the Kaiser's Exposition.
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81-6551 Mamalohoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750
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Costumed historians illustrate elements of Hawaiian history at the Kona Historical Society, a living history museum where visitors can explore a coffee farm, general store and stone Portuguese bread oven.
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Located in Kealakekua on Hawaii's Big Island, King's Trail Rides specializes in equestrian tourism. Clients enjoy expertly-guided horseback tours of the Big Island's most stunning places. All trail horses are gentle, seasoned and safe for inexperienced riders.
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The Captain Cook Monument is a white stone memorial erected in the memory of Captain James Cook and marks the site where he was supposedly killed but not buried. The monument is accessible through a kayak or a downward hike and the surrounding waters are good for snorkeling.
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81-6363 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI 96750
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Kayak Central at Pineapple Park is a business that offers guests the opportunity to explore the island by kayak. In addition to kayak rentals, visitors can also rent snorkeling gear, boogie boards, and wet suits.
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Servicing the Kealakekua Bay area, Anela's Kayaks offers visitors rentals for kayaks and snorkeling equipment. Visitors can take these rentals on the bay and visit landmarks such as Captain Cook Monument.
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Ueshima Coffee Company is a Japanese firm whose Hawaiian branch specializes in manufacturing and selling Kona Coffee. The company also offers the visitors a guided tour of the estate as well as the opportunity to roast their own personal brand of coffee.