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Kailua-Kona

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For guests staying in Kailua-Kona hotels, nestled at the bottom of Hualalai Volcano, this area is a bustling seaside town where balmy weather conditions and crystalline waters make it optimal for almost any ocean adventure. Kailua-Kona was once home to Hawaii’s greatest kings and today this city center is the perfect spot for those who seek area attractions that resonate with rich tradition and history, from petroglyphs and battlefields to sanctuaries and ancient temples.

Top-Rated Activities for Big Island

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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
From USD 272.25
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
From USD 225.13
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
From USD 192.41
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
USD 75.39
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
From USD 260.00
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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
USD 151.43
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3-Hour Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Morning Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical
USD 182.88
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
USD 190.91
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
USD 281.68
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Hawaii Big Island Helicopter Tour – Volcanoes, Valleys & Waterfalls Flight
From USD 719.00
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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa
From USD 214.66
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
From USD 197.90
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

USD 152.11
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
From USD 1,436.43
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Hale Hoaloha Luau at Mauna Lani - Polynesian Dinner & Show with Fireknife Dance
From USD 230.37
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
From USD 335.07
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Family-Friendly Kohala & Waikoloa Whale Watching and Sailing Tour - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]
USD 125.00
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure
From USD 380.00
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Doors-Off Four Volcanoes & Waterfalls Air Tour - Big Island Rainbow Helicopters
From USD 795.00
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
From USD 292.15

Latest reviews of Kailua-Kona

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Girls trip 2026

2026/03/10 Families Happy Travels

Mind blowing tour! Incredible crew: friendly, professional, knowledgeable, well prepared. The experience of a lifetime. Huge manta rays, swimming all around us! Gentle giants. Feeding on the plankton attracted to the lig... more

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Great Event

2026/02/23 Friends Kara

For a hotel luau they sure put on a show, very talented group!

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Lots of fun!

2026/02/23 Couples Kara

We had some great activity on our tour, and it was really easy to get the hang of flowing with these gorgeous animals!

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Luau

2026/02/17 Couples JC

You need to do something about large groups that get very drunk, are disrespectful towards the event and its participants. Loved the show but it was a distraction and didn’t allow us to enjoy the whole show experience.

Hawaii Forest & Trail - Bird Watching Tour at Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge

Calm and beautiful

2026/02/05 Couples Jer

Gary was a knowledgeable and easy guide, and everything was well organized.

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Great evening on Big Island

2026/01/23 Families Kara

The Royal Kona Resort Luau was a fantastic oceanfront experience. The setting overlooking the water was beautiful, especially at sunset, and the evening was well organized from start to finish

Kailua-Kona | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
For guests staying in Kailua-Kona hotels, nestled at the bottom of Hualalai Volcano, this area is a bustling seaside town where balmy weather conditions and crystalline waters make it optimal for almost any ocean adventure. Kailua-Kona was once home to Hawaii’s greatest kings and today this city center is the perfect spot for those who seek area attractions that resonate with rich tradition and history, from petroglyphs and battlefields to sanctuaries and ancient temples.