WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Things to do in Kona today & nearby
Plan Kona coast cultural visits, beach stops and nearby food. Separate a south-coast outing from Kohala or an east-side drive.
Plan Kona coast cultural visits, beach stops and nearby food. Separate a south-coast outing from Kohala or an east-side drive.
Before setting out, check current State Park closures and local weather alerts. Reservations do not override a closure.
Huliheʻe Palace and its palm-lined grounds. · Huliheʻe Palace official website (photographer not identified)Kailua-Kona
A historic royal residence on Aliʻi Drive, cared for by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi.
4.2/5 · 56 Yelp reviews
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Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 75-5718 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Source reviewed September 21, 2026; confirm current availability.
Sacred temple and coconut trees next to the ocean as viewed from a rocky wall across the bay. · National Park ServiceSouth Kona · Hawaiian cultural landscape
A powerful coastal landscape of royal grounds, reconstructed structures, fishponds, and a place of refuge protected by the National Park Service.
Kahaluʻu Beach Park, Hawaiʻi Island · W NowickiKona
A reef-rich bay. Check local access and reef guidance.
ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay, Hawaiʻi Island · PolihaleWaikoloa
A sandy bay beside historic fishponds.
Food and stops by town · Rainy-day ideas · Events today