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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 240.84
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
From USD 183.25
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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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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
From USD 260.00
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Big Island Helicopter Tour - Volcanoes, Valleys & Exclusive Waterfall Landing
From USD 969.00
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
USD 75.39
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
From USD 271.20
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
From USD 314.13
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
From USD 239.79
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
USD 271.20
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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free
USD 50.00
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
From USD 240.73
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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa
USD 203.15
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Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters
From USD 506.51
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
USD 177.59
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

USD 152.11
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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
USD 151.43
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
From USD 189.18
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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
From USD 234.55
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
USD 152.11

Latest reviews of Kailua-Kona

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

Great experience

2025/11/23 Families Kara

What an enchanting evening out on the water experiencing the wonderful manta rays of the Big Island!

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Wonderful

2025/11/23 Friends Kara

This evening offered stunning sunset views over Kealakekua Bay, with live entertainment that added a festive, relaxing vibe!

Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure

Great experience!

2025/11/23 Friends Kara

We got to explore the upper slopes of Hualalai Volcano, exploring ancient craters and crawling through a lava tube!

Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure

Great experience!

2025/11/23 Friends Kara

The guides shared geology, Hawaiian history, and local plant life in a way that felt really genuine. The group was also small so it never felt rushed.

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

Swimming with the manta rays under the stars was absolutely magical.

2025/11/22 Friends Kara

The manta rays are graceful, peaceful, and totally mesmerizing. On the ride back, we enjoyed hot cocoa and tea, which made for the perfect ending to a truly unforgettable evening!

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

Manta Ray Gods!

2025/11/22 Friends Kara

the manta rays glided beneath and around us, often coming within just a few feet, the tour felt very respectful and peaceful all at once.

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.