Less uptight than the numerous nearby resort restaurants, this casual restaurant offers a themed décor that recalls the days of North Shore watermen and the legendary Eddie Aikau. In typical Aikau family fashion this eatery is filled with good food, reasonable prices and lots of Hawaiian music and lots of aloha. Arrive in the late […]
Located at the rear of Kamehameha Mall in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this bar is one of the more genuine and entertaining local spots along the Kona coast. The bar has a varied schedule of entertainment that includes salsa nights, live DJ’s and light shows, ladie’s nights and even a billiard league.
Located in a small shopping complex a block off of Palani and across from Hilo Hattie’s in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this small and popular family run Japanese restaurant offers authentic flavors, fresh sushi and lots of friendly service. Guests will be treated to a menu of tasty and crunchy tempura, creative sushi. Sashimi options […]
Located just a couple of blocks off of Mamalahoa Highway on the way to Waipio Valley, this local fudge shop is one of the hidden secrets of the small plantation town of Honokaa. Don’t let the rustic small town exterior fool you, this shop is the birthplace of the richest and most delectable fudge on […]
Located in the Kona Industrial Area, this family run hole-in-the-wall begins inside the door as a market and ends at the rear as a restaurant. Authentic flavors and inexpensive prices and hard to find Latino items keep the locals coming in for lunch and groceries.
The Big Island of Hawaii is filled with wondrous adventures. Swim with the manta rays in Kona, or encounter a pod of dolphins from the fairways along the Kohala Coast, snorkelling with tropical fish at Kealakekua and whale watching at Kawaihae Harbor. But nothing is more unforgettable than a boat tour to the coastal lava […]
The Big Island is filled with ocean activities and experiences that create long lasting memories in many and a desire to return to Hawaii more than once in a lifetime. The ocean awaits with numerous snorkeling spots, hidden coves, dolphin and whale encounters. Fishermen know Kona as one of the best deep sea fishing waters […]
There is hardly a better way to discover the hidden beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii then by driving the Kohala Mountain Road. The road offers breathtaking vistas, and landscapes that change from dry and dusty to magnificent rolling hills to thick tropical rainforests. Although one could make a case for attempting this drive […]
One of the most significant archeological sites in the Hawaiian Islands, Puukohola is filled with history, culture and fantastic ocean views. A call on a clear day will reward visitors with views of Maui, and one in the winter will no doubt bring a glimpse or two of migrating humpback whales. Puukohola is the largest […]
Tucked away on a side street in sunny Kailua-Kona, this striking temple is the newest of two in the State of Hawaii, sixth in Polynesia and the 70th in the world. The clean architectural lines are finished in while marble veneer and a spire topped with a gilded golden statue of the angel Gabriel facing […]
