Things to do in Kona Coast

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Kailua-Kona which includes surfing as well as an individual male
Kailua-Kona which includes animals
Holualoa showing a house
Kailua-Kona which includes a sandy beach

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥87,165 per adult
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Water activities

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 133 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,888 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥38,519 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 136 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥27,951 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Activity duration is 5 days
7.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,169 per traveler*
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What to do in Kona Coast

Discover the most popular places to visit in Kona Coast

Mauna Kea featuring tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views

Mauna Kea Beach

Visit what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, one of the first resorts in the region.

Mauna Kea Beach
Hapuna Beach State Park which includes a coastal town, a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

Walk across the white sand of this idyllic beach to reach the warm Hawaiian waters beyond.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Kailua Pier

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona with a stop at Kailua Pier. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Kailua Pier
Magic Sands Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Magic Sands Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?

Magic Sands Beach
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring rugged coastline, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Kahalu'u Beach Park

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Kahalu'u Beach Park
Lava tube from an active shield volcano in the island of Hawaii. Hualalai volcano is the third youngest and third most active that formed the island.

Hualālai

Explore the great outdoors at Hualālai and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Holualoa. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

Hualālai
Waikōloa Beach which includes a sunset, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Anaehoomalu Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Anaehoomalu Beach during your trip to Waikoloa? Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area, or enjoy its snorkeling spots.

Anaehoomalu Beach
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Kailua-Kona Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Kailua-Kona Wharf and enjoy activities such as snorkeling in Kailua-Kona. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Kailua-Kona Wharf
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Discover ancient Hawaii at this historic settlement.

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Kona Coast

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring a park and tropical scenes

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden.

Holualoa Village
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring snorkeling, landscape views and colorful reefs

Kahaluu-Keauhou

While visiting Kahaluu-Keauhou, you might make a stop by sights like Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

Kahaluu-Keauhou
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Historic Kailua Village

Visitors to Historic Kailua Village rave about its stunning beaches, island views, and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Kailua Pier or Kailua-Kona Wharf while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring snorkeling, landscape views and colorful reefs

Kahaluu Bay

4.5/5(221 area reviews)

Kahaluu Bay is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, seaside views, and pristine golf courses. You might want to check out attractions like Kahalu'u Beach Park or Magic Sands Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Kahaluu Bay
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Alii Heights Mauka

While Alii Heights Mauka might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

Alii Heights Mauka
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Kona Palisades

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Kona Palisades might not have many top sights, but Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Kohanaiki Beach Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kona Palisades

Popular day trips from Kona Coast

Kailua-Kona showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset

Kailua-Kona

Kealakekua showing hiking or walking and tranquil scenes as well as a couple

Kealakekua

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Honokohau

Kawaihae featuring a beach

Kawaihae

Photo by Terry Porter

Puako

Keauhou

Keauhou

Captain Cook showing boating and a lake or waterhole

Captain Cook

Holualoa featuring tropical scenes

Holualoa