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What to Do in Kona? 26 Kona Attractions to Visit in Hawaii

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What to Do in Kona? 26 Kona Attractions to Visit in Hawaii

Introduction - Wondering what to do in Kona? Check out these 26 Kona Attractions you should visit on your next trip to...

 

Go swimming with dolphins

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

 

Taste delicious Kona Coffee

Attraction 2 - Kona is well-known for its coffee, simply called Kona Coffee. The area is also home to the only living history...

 
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Kayak to the Captain Cook Monument

Attraction 3 - Visiting the Captain Cook Monument is a popular activity in Kona. But why not kayak there? Kayaking and snorkeling tours...

 

Night snorkel with manta rays

Attraction 4 - Snorkeling with manta rays is something you must absolutely do while in Kona. The manta rays in the Kona region...

 

Explore Kealakekua Bay

Attraction 5 - Adding a trip to Kealakekua Bay to your Kailua-Kona itinerary is a must! Located on the South Kona coast, Kealakekua...

 

Explore under the ocean on a submarine

Attraction 6 - Have you ever wanted to see into the depths of the ocean? Then you have to try a Kona Atlantis...

 

Adventure up to Mauna Kea Summit

Attraction 7 - Mauna Kea Summit is a dormant volcano, reaching 4,207 meters above sea level. The volcano's peak is the highest in...

 

Dare to swim with sharks

Attraction 8 - The waters around Kona are home to a vast array of marine life, including sharks. If you're up for it...

 

Shop at the Kona Farmers Market

Attraction 9 - If you're looking for the best things to do on Kona, HI, visiting Kona Village Farmers Market is a must...

 

Go on a glass bottom reef tour

Attraction 10 - If diving or snorkeling isn't your thing, but you want to view Kona's marine life, then a glass-bottom reef tour...

 

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