- Our list of the best things to do in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, features the top 119 nearby activities — including 76 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Kailua-Kona, HI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Water Activities, Tours, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 39 things to do within the city of Kailua-Kona, HI , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Waikoloa, Kealakekua, Holualoa, Captain Cook, Keauhou, Honaunau, Hilo and Honalo
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At Kona Coffee Roasting-Day Tour, visitors can learn about the roasting process and see where the beans comes from. The farm has 60 acres of land dedicated to growing coffee beans, macadamia nuts, lychee, and avocados.
3.2 Miles
FBI Surf School offers surfing lessons as well as all the necessary surfing equipment. The lessons are condcted at the Kahaluu Beach Park and the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park by experienced and certified instructors.
3.3 Miles
Snorkelers flock to Kahalu'u Beach Park because it has one of the world's largest tame fish populations. Schools of fish congregate around swimmers and waders, offering a unique experience few other Hawaiian beaches provide.
3.3 Miles
Nestled in beautiful Holualoa, Hawaii, Hula Daddy Kona Coffee is a major coffee producer and grower. Visitors are welcome from 10 AM to 4 PM every day that the plant is open. Complimentary tours are offered as guests arrive. Reservations are not necessary, but large groups should call in advance.
3.4 Miles
At Ipu Hale Gallery, visitors can see a variety of carved and decorated gourd sculptures from a local artist. The gourds have designs like plants, butterflies, and fruit carved onto them.
3.5 Miles
Built at the site of the old Holualoa post office, the Holualoa Gallery features local instruments on display from artists on the island. Workshops on how to build your own ukulele are offered, as well as views of classic pottery.
3.5 Miles
Cliff Johns Gallery is an art gallery that features artwork by wood sculptors, furniture makers, craft makers, photographers, and painters. A number of the pieces of art can be seen being made on the front porch of the building.
4.3 Miles
Overlooking the Kona coast on the scenic Mamalahoa highway, the Kona Le'a Plantation allows visitors to view all aspects of their organic coffee plantation operation with a self-guided walking tour. See the Roastery and enjoy free coffee tastings.
4.4 Miles
Established by Yoshisuke Sasaki, a Japanese immigrant, in 1918, Keauhou Store today functions as a local store selling a variety of items ranging from fresh fruits, vegetables to t-shirts with vintage designs and postcards, as well as a museum.
4.7 Miles
87%
215 votes
Kealakehe Parkway & Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725
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One of the oldest and most highly regarded whale-watching firms in Hawaii is Captain Dan McSweeney's Whale Watching Adventures. Enjoy getting up close to these majestic sea mammals in Captain Dan's comfortable, environmentally-responsible vessel.