It is so great to be back in the Bay Area! It was hard to leave the Hawaiian Sun but I have a list for your next visit that you don’t want to miss. Next time you travel to Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, make sure to visit these places. It is safe to say that we ate our way through the island.
Eat / Grinds / Food
Best Beach Front / Fine / Sustainable Dining
Four Seasons Pahu i ‘a Hualalali (right)
Best Fish & Chips
Honokohau Harbor House
Best Burger
Annie’s Island Fresh Burgers
Best Sushi (We were sad to see that Kazu was gone…)
Sushi Shiono
Best Ice Cream / Kona Coffee Float
Kope Lani
Drink
Best Mai Tai
Don’s Mai Tai Bar at Royal Kona Resort
Best Pina Colada
The Ship Wrecked Bar at Kona Village (ask for Rusty and don’t feed the birds)
Best Local Brew
Kona Brewing Company
Best Kona Coffee
Blue Sky Estate Medium Roast in Holualoa
Be Merry / Shopping
Best Farmer’s Market
Kona Farmer’s Market located off of Ali’i Drive
Best Place to buy fresh Fish
KTA Superstore Keauhou (get there around 8:30-9 am for the freshest catch of the day)
Best Gifts:
Rare White Organic Honey from Volcano Island Honey
Macadamia Nuts
Get There
Fly
Best Airline
Hawaiian
Beach / Swim
Best Beach:
Makalawena: You have to take a really rough road and hike 20-30 minutes but it is so very worth it. Bring sneakers and lots of water. Be aware of the wild goats.
Hope you both had a great time on the Big Island!!