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Top 25 Best Things to Do in Kailua-Kona Hawaii

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Top 25 Best Things to Do in Kailua-Kona Hawaii

Introduction - While many tourists opt to visit well-known areas such as Maui or Honolulu, the town of Kailua-Kona, or just Kona...

 

Go swimming with dolphins

Thing To Do 1 - Kona's waters are home to beautiful dolphins, and while visiting the island, you can swim with them! A dolphin-watching experience...

 

Find humpback whales on a whale watching tour

Thing To Do 2 - Kona is the ideal place to spot humpback whales. Whales tend to be in the area between November and May...

 

Explore Kealakekua Bay

Thing To Do 3 - Adding a trip to Kealakekua Bay to your Kailua-Kona itinerary is a must! Located on the South Kona coast, Kealakekua...

 

Discover Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Thing To Do 4 - A list of Kona activities wouldn't be complete without visiting at least one of the area's national parks. Pu'uhonua o...

 

Night snorkel with manta rays

Thing To Do 5 - Snorkeling with manta rays is something you must absolutely do while in Kona. The manta rays in the Kona region...

 

Go on a glass bottom reef tour

Thing To Do 6 - If diving or snorkeling isn't your thing, but you want to view Kona's marine life, then a glass-bottom reef tour...

 

Visit Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm

Thing To Do 7 - Popularly known as the Kona Seahorse Farm, Ocean Rider has been working since 1998 to protect seahorses and other aquatic...

 

Shop at the Kona Farmers Market

Thing To Do 8 - If you're looking for the best things to do on Kona, HI, visiting Kona Village Farmers Market is a must...

 

Adventure up to Mauna Kea Summit

Thing To Do 9 - Mauna Kea Summit is a dormant volcano, reaching 4,207 meters above sea level. The volcano's peak is the highest in...

 

Relax on Makalawena Beach

Thing To Do 10 - Makalawena Beach is another incredible beach to visit. To enjoy the beach's transparent water and fine-grained sand, you must hike...

 

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