Kona Mountain Refuge Guidebook
Food scene
Shaka Tacoz
82-6167 Mamalahoa HighwayDelicious tacos 🌮 just minutes away! Grab it to go or eat in!
Rebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat Food! 15 min away!!
Fabulous Menu with Tom Kha Soup, Eggplant Basil, and loads of great curries!
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Junjira Fresh Thai Kitchen
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyFabulous Menu with Tom Kha Soup, Eggplant Basil, and loads of great curries!
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyGreat Breakfast & Lunch Spot..closeby with fabulous views
We love the farm to table experience. Very good cuisine with ocean views!
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Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrWe love the farm to table experience. Very good cuisine with ocean views!
We love Kayas for the people, great food and gifts! Thier rainforest coffee is the best on island.
Tons of vegan food options!!
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Kaya's Kawanui Inc
79-7300 Hawaiʻi Belt RdWe love Kayas for the people, great food and gifts! Thier rainforest coffee is the best on island.
Tons of vegan food options!!
Gertrude's Jazz Bar
75-5699 Ali‘i DriveFun night life and music scene
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar
75-5770 Ali‘i DrOceanfront with great food and live music
Shimaichi Sushi Kona
75-5742 Kuakini HwyDelicious affordable sushi
Swami’s Dosa Grill Lunch
74-5533 Luhia StreetBest Indian Cusine!
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlOceanfront dining. Sand in your toes. Great drinks!
Menehune Coffee Co
84-5227 Mamalahoa HwyCloseby, good lattes and breakfast
Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Delicious food!
Kona Grill House
75-1027 Halekii StA hole in the wall with the best seafood in town
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RdFun ambience! Live music
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdGreat Food
Don the Beachcomber
75-5852 Ali‘i DrFun dining spot on the water
Black Rock Pizza
82-6127 Hawaiʻi Belt RoadAwesome food and a great view!
Killer Tacos
74-5483 Kaiwi StreetIt's dope. Especially the kailua pork burrito!
Skip the food truck, the diner is great! Sit along the water and watch bodysurfers while tasting creative delicious food!
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Magics Beach Grill
77-6452 Ali‘i DrSkip the food truck, the diner is great! Sit along the water and watch bodysurfers while tasting creative delicious food!
PHO KIM ANH
75-5660 Kopiko StreetAdventure
Best snorkeling! See fish, coral, turtles, rays and dolphins! Calm waters, best in the morning!
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Two Step
Best snorkeling! See fish, coral, turtles, rays and dolphins! Calm waters, best in the morning!
Big Island Divers
74-5467 Kaiwi StScuba and snorkeling adventure guides!
Umauma Falls Zipline & Rappel Experience
31-313 Old Mamalahoa HwyBest zip course on Big Island!
Great people!
Rent your surfboards, paddleboards or kayaks here.
They give amazing tours at K Bay for a great price!
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Kona Boys, Inc.
79-7539 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat people!
Rent your surfboards, paddleboards or kayaks here.
They give amazing tours at K Bay for a great price!
Jack's Diving Locker
75-5813 Ali‘i Dr Great Dive Company!
Kona Honu Divers
74-5583 Luhia StGreat Diving!
Sightseeing
Fabulous way to learn about Hawaiian history. Great hiking inside park...early am and sunsets are best times to visit.
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Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Fabulous way to learn about Hawaiian history. Great hiking inside park...early am and sunsets are best times to visit.
Great coffee farm tours and superb beans!
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Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm
78-1136 Bishop RdGreat coffee farm tours and superb beans!
Gorgeous gardens and gift shop. Get lost in a maze surrounded by nature!
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Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
83-5401 Painted Church RdGorgeous gardens and gift shop. Get lost in a maze surrounded by nature!
Kona Natural Soap Company
75-6129 Ali‘i DrBig Island Bees
82-1140 Meli RdGreat inside tour into honey making!
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveGreat body boarding, boogie boarding beach!
Neighborhoods
Great Snorkeling and Sightseeing along South Kona View Corridor
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Captain Cook
Great Snorkeling and Sightseeing along South Kona View Corridor
Awesome place to stroll in the day or night...shops, restaurants and great coastline views
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Kailua
Awesome place to stroll in the day or night...shops, restaurants and great coastline views
Hiking
Great Hike along the ancient Hawaiian Trail. Early mornings and sunsets are best!
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Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Great Hike along the ancient Hawaiian Trail. Early mornings and sunsets are best!
Awesome Hiking through a cloud forest with giant ferns and fairies!
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Makahi St trailhead
73-4365 Makahi StAwesome Hiking through a cloud forest with giant ferns and fairies!
Awesome hike into the valley...you can continue to the next valley or two for ongoing adventures! Camping is permitted in the valley!
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Pololu Valley Lookout
52-5100 Akoni Pule HwyAwesome hike into the valley...you can continue to the next valley or two for ongoing adventures! Camping is permitted in the valley!
Great street to stroll...not heavily trafficked and very scenic
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Painted Church Road
Painted Church RoadGreat street to stroll...not heavily trafficked and very scenic
Beaches
Awesome place, with easy paved access, restrooms & showers close to airport.
Perfect for relaxing, boogie boarding and body surfing. Bring your umbrella...no shade!
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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Awesome place, with easy paved access, restrooms & showers close to airport.
Perfect for relaxing, boogie boarding and body surfing. Bring your umbrella...no shade!
A South Kona gem close to Kona Mountain Refuge, perfect for tying up a hammock and rocking in thr breeze overlooking Kealakekua Bay! Relaxing beach park. Being your face mask for entry.
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Manini Beach
Manini Beach RoadA South Kona gem close to Kona Mountain Refuge, perfect for tying up a hammock and rocking in thr breeze overlooking Kealakekua Bay! Relaxing beach park. Being your face mask for entry.