Guidebook for Kealakekua

Heather & Ian
Heather & Ian
Guidebook for Kealakekua

Food Scene

Great gelato & pastries!
27 residents recomanen
Gypsea Gelato
79-7491 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
27 residents recomanen
Great gelato & pastries!
Terrific local-flavored tacos, burritos & torta sandwiches.
26 residents recomanen
Loko Wraps
82-6066 Mamalahoa Hwy
26 residents recomanen
Terrific local-flavored tacos, burritos & torta sandwiches.
Excellent hand-crafted pastas in a romantic environment.
26 residents recomanen
Mi's Waterfront Bistro
75-5770 Ali‘i Dr
26 residents recomanen
Excellent hand-crafted pastas in a romantic environment.
Cafe bursting with local dishes & pies. The eggs benedict on sweet corn muffins with kalua pork is possibly THE best breakfast I've ever eaten!
Mahina Cafe
82-6123 Mamalahoa Hwy
Cafe bursting with local dishes & pies. The eggs benedict on sweet corn muffins with kalua pork is possibly THE best breakfast I've ever eaten!
Amazing local grinds (sandwiches) at great prices, beer & a very friendly staff.
38 residents recomanen
Rebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
38 residents recomanen
Amazing local grinds (sandwiches) at great prices, beer & a very friendly staff.
Really good burgers, plenty of beer on tap, a fun environment & a tree growing through the restaurant floor.... what more could you ask for?
45 residents recomanen
Annie's Island Fresh Burgers
79-7460 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
45 residents recomanen
Really good burgers, plenty of beer on tap, a fun environment & a tree growing through the restaurant floor.... what more could you ask for?
Best local pizza & garlic knots (Mondays only) on the island. Order the New Yorker or 3 Stooges, you won't be disappointed!
12 residents recomanen
Big Island Pizza Napoletana
73-5618 Maiau St
12 residents recomanen
Best local pizza & garlic knots (Mondays only) on the island. Order the New Yorker or 3 Stooges, you won't be disappointed!
Cheap tacos & burritos, great tasting too. They accept cash only.
16 residents recomanen
Killer Tacos
74-5483 Kaiwi Street
16 residents recomanen
Cheap tacos & burritos, great tasting too. They accept cash only.
Hands down the best BBQ on the island! (From a Kansas City native who knows a thing or 2 about cooking out).
20 residents recomanen
Big Jake's Island B-B-Q
83-5308 Mamalahoa Hwy
20 residents recomanen
Hands down the best BBQ on the island! (From a Kansas City native who knows a thing or 2 about cooking out).

Sightseeing

1/2 mile stretch of gorgeous sand, small waves and fun times!
241 residents recomanen
Hapuna Beach
241 residents recomanen
1/2 mile stretch of gorgeous sand, small waves and fun times!
Locally known as Kua Bay Beach, when you turn the corner on the road to the beach & see the water for the 1st time.... you'll know why we recommend it. Waves can be a bit unpredictable here, be safe!
66 residents recomanen
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
66 residents recomanen
Locally known as Kua Bay Beach, when you turn the corner on the road to the beach & see the water for the 1st time.... you'll know why we recommend it. Waves can be a bit unpredictable here, be safe!
If you're looking for a "real, local-family feel" beach, this is the place! 15 minutes away & the hottest sand we've ever been on when it's sunny.
84 residents recomanen
Parc de la platja de Ho'okena
86-4322 Mamalahoa Hwy
84 residents recomanen
If you're looking for a "real, local-family feel" beach, this is the place! 15 minutes away & the hottest sand we've ever been on when it's sunny.
Sugar-white sands, beautiful area, good water-frolicking. Parking passes go quick, so get there by 10am.
70 residents recomanen
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
70 residents recomanen
Sugar-white sands, beautiful area, good water-frolicking. Parking passes go quick, so get there by 10am.

Shopping

Great shopping, restaurants, local arts & crafts all along Alii Drive from here south.
9 residents recomanen
Kailua Bay
9 residents recomanen
Great shopping, restaurants, local arts & crafts all along Alii Drive from here south.
It's a run-of-the-mill antique store with a surprise: Tropical Dreams Ice Cream, best on the island! The choco-coconut mac nut is our favorite, & the ginger is a treat for those seeking "different".
Discovery Antiques and Ice Cream
81-6593 Mamalahoa Hwy
It's a run-of-the-mill antique store with a surprise: Tropical Dreams Ice Cream, best on the island! The choco-coconut mac nut is our favorite, & the ginger is a treat for those seeking "different".