Michaela's Guidebook

Michaela
Michaela's Guidebook

Beaches

Closest beach with big waves!
181 residents recomanen
Parc de la platja de Magic Sands
Ali'i Drive
181 residents recomanen
Closest beach with big waves!
Beautiful beach park on the edge of Kealakekua Bay. Grass park and snorkel access. Lots of shade. Parking is limited. We drop off equipment and then go park on Puuhonua Rd and walk back to the park.
27 residents recomanen
Manini Beach
Manini Beach Road
27 residents recomanen
Beautiful beach park on the edge of Kealakekua Bay. Grass park and snorkel access. Lots of shade. Parking is limited. We drop off equipment and then go park on Puuhonua Rd and walk back to the park.
Umbrella recommended. Surfing beach
16 residents recomanen
Kohanaiki Beach Park
16 residents recomanen
Umbrella recommended. Surfing beach
Large white sands beach. Umbrella recommended.
174 residents recomanen
Hapuna Beach State Park
Old Puako Road
174 residents recomanen
Large white sands beach. Umbrella recommended.
Located right across the street! Unique salt water ocean side pool. Best during high tide.
Ali'i Saltwater Swimming Pool
75-6106 Ali‘i Dr
Located right across the street! Unique salt water ocean side pool. Best during high tide.
Natural hot springs near a black sand beach
16 residents recomanen
Pohoiki Bay and Hot Spring
13-5579 Kalapana - Kapoho Rd
16 residents recomanen
Natural hot springs near a black sand beach
Beautiful beach with ample shade
109 residents recomanen
Waialea Beach
Old Puako Road
109 residents recomanen
Beautiful beach with ample shade
Near by sandy beach access
6 residents recomanen
Honl’s Beach
6 residents recomanen
Near by sandy beach access

Food scene

Best Thai food on the island. Phone ahead to order pick up - they tend to take a long time but it’s worth it so plan ahead!
38 residents recomanen
Original Thai Cuisine LLC
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy
38 residents recomanen
Best Thai food on the island. Phone ahead to order pick up - they tend to take a long time but it’s worth it so plan ahead!
Cheapest and best fresh fish
38 residents recomanen
Sack N Save Kona
75-5595 Palani Rd
38 residents recomanen
Cheapest and best fresh fish
One of the few places that takes reservations! Ocean view dining.
106 residents recomanen
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i Dr
106 residents recomanen
One of the few places that takes reservations! Ocean view dining.
Amazing view Easily accommodated large groups No reservations
75 residents recomanen
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr
75 residents recomanen
Amazing view Easily accommodated large groups No reservations
Live music in the evenings, nice beach-side ambiance.
25 residents recomanen
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai Road
25 residents recomanen
Live music in the evenings, nice beach-side ambiance.
Fine dining option near by.
127 residents recomanen
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy
127 residents recomanen
Fine dining option near by.

Sightseeing

You can see the lava flow from the lookout
880 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional dels Volcans d'Hawaii
880 residents recomanen
You can see the lava flow from the lookout
Southern Most Point of the Island (and of the USA) Cliff jumping Orange sand
South Point Historical Lighthouse
Southern Most Point of the Island (and of the USA) Cliff jumping Orange sand
Hike. Very hot and moderately challenging. Bring lots of water!
64 residents recomanen
Captain Cook Monument Trail
Napoopoo Road
64 residents recomanen
Hike. Very hot and moderately challenging. Bring lots of water!
Beautiful hike down into a valley
89 residents recomanen
Mirador de Pololu Valley
52-5100 Akoni Pule Hwy
89 residents recomanen
Beautiful hike down into a valley

Luau’s

Many hotels offer Luau’s several nights per week. Book ahead of time because they sell out!
Closest Luau
27 residents recomanen
Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Ali‘i Dr
27 residents recomanen
Closest Luau
7 residents recomanen
Legends of Hawaii Luau
69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr
7 residents recomanen

Markets

Local markets open on various days of the week
Short walk from the townhouse. Coffee, food, local vendors
22 residents recomanen
Alii Gardens Marketplace
75-6129 Ali‘i Dr
22 residents recomanen
Short walk from the townhouse. Coffee, food, local vendors
Captain Cook Farmers Market - Sundays Best near by market with food, crafts, local art, music, etc
30 residents recomanen
Pure Kona Green Market
82-6160 Mamalahoa Hwy
30 residents recomanen
Captain Cook Farmers Market - Sundays Best near by market with food, crafts, local art, music, etc
Very good market on Wednesdays 45 min drive north to Waimea Food, art, etc
19 residents recomanen
Waimea Midweek Farmers Market
67-139 Pukalani Rd
19 residents recomanen
Very good market on Wednesdays 45 min drive north to Waimea Food, art, etc
Near the Sheraton Hotel Music, crafts, art, local vendors. Minimal food.
Ho'oulu Community Farmers & Artisans Market
78-128 Ehukai St
Near the Sheraton Hotel Music, crafts, art, local vendors. Minimal food.