Best Activities in Kailua-Kona - Things to Do in Kona
Ok, here’s my list of the best, most-fun things to do in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii:
- Go Jet Ski - I just did this last weekend and I had such a great time. Especially if you’ve never been before, do this while you are here. The price is reasonable for an hour of fantastic fun (if you like motion).
- Go to the Beach There are only a few real beaches in directly in Kona - my favorite is Kahalu’u for the excellent snorkeling. Magic Sands is the best for boogie boarding, and the two by the Kailua Pier are the calmest for young kids.
- Go on the Fairwinds Boat to Kealakekua Bay - I have been on this tour several times. I’ve done a pretty detailed writeup on it here and don’t miss the dolphin story that relates to it. You may also want to consider renting a kayak to head out to the bay - that can be a lot of fun too.
- Go on the Atlantis Submarine - We took my son and my nephew out on the submarine, plus some visiting adult relatives. It was very interesting, and especially great for people who aren’t going to do a lot of snorkeling or try scuba diving. We saw shipwrecks and tons of fish and a pod of dolphins even came and followed us around. That was cool.
- Rent a Boat - We haven’t done this yet, but we are planning to soon. Here’s the website: Kona Boat rentals - and just imagine - you are in complete control of where you go and what you do. You can go see whales, look for dolphins, explore coves, snorkel, fish …. anything!
woohoo - Go Sport Fishing - I’ve done this several times. Very worth it.
So what’s your favorite thing to do in Kona?
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