Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kailua-Kona, HI

  • 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.
  • 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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18.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Beaches Mile Marker 76, Highway 19, Waikoloa, HI 96738 MoreLess Info
Anaeho'omalu Beach features a long white-sand surface, tide pools, fishponds, a large grove of coconut palms and an offshore reef. Visitors can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, scuba diving, surfing and net-fishing.
19.7 Miles
100% 12 votes
Farms & Ranches 86-4181 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704 MoreLess Info
Kealia Ranch is a 12,000 acre working cattle ranch that was founded in 1915. Today, the Ranch offers diverse activities from ranching to wild game hunting, farming of cacao and coffee, to working to save endangered Hawaiian birdlife.
20.4 Miles
75% 120 votes
Malls 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #2601, Waikoloa, HI 96738 MoreLess Info
A veritable shopping paradise, the Queens' Market Place is a large, multi-vendor market on the Kohala coast. It contains fine restaurants, souvenir boutiques, clothing stores, jewelery shop and other top-quality merchants.
20.4 Miles
69% 172 votes
Other Entertainment Waikoloa, HI 96738 MoreLess Info
Take a seat, grab a drink, and relax while you enjoy the show at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Sunset Luau. Visitors praise the luau saying it is the best show in Waikoloa with its live music and skilled dancers.
20.5 Miles
81% 442 votes
Beaches 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738 MoreLess Info
Sun worshippers flock to Anaehoomalu Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. This tranquil spot is great for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, paddleboarding and kayaking. Snorkeling is also a popular diversion at Anaehomalu Beach.
20.5 Miles
91% 77 votes
Snorkeling 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI MoreLess Info
The Ocean Sports Black Sand Snorkel Sail is a full day cruise along pristine reefs on the coast. The tour itself has a continental breakfast, deli style lunch buffet, soft drinks, and an open bar in addition to a snorkel lesson and a briefing on local marine life.
20.5 Miles
91% 77 votes
Snorkeling Waikoloa, HI MoreLess Info
Enjoy endless activities and excitement at Ocean Sports Snorkel Adventure. Take a deep breath and dive underwater to spend time snorkeling with sea creatures, take a dolphin or whale cruise, or view the sea from a glass bottom boat.
20.5 Miles
85% 13 votes
Hiking Trails 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738 MoreLess Info
King's Trail - Malama Petroglyph Trail offers Petroglyphs that date back to the 14th century. The ancient Polynesians did not have a written language, so pictures (petroglyphs) told stories which guests can view as they walk this ancient trail.
20.8 Miles
66% 140 votes
Other Entertainment 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738 MoreLess Info
No trip to Hawaii is complete without a traditional luau, complete with dancing and fire acrobatics. The Legends of the Pacific Luau is a large outdoor celebration featuring family-style seating, delicious Hawaiian foods and a stunning dance show with live drummers.
21.2 Miles
84% 49 votes
Art Gallery 250 Waikoloa Beach Dr, #A1, Waikoloa, HI 96738 MoreLess Info
For a glimpse a authentic Hawaiian artwork, visit Genesis Gallery. Observe, contemplate, or purchase paintings of the Hawaiian landscape or try something funky like a glow in the dark painting.
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