Vacation on the Big Island of Kailua-Kona Hawaii

Kailua-Kona On The Big Island Of Hawaii

by Lena Hellsten

The Big Island holds 11 different climate zones of the world, and if you're looking for a lot of sun and a gentle breeze, you'd probably spend most of your Hawaiian holiday on the west side of the island. The city on the west where most people end up is called Kailua-Kona.

In the area around Kona you find a lot of white-sand beaches with calm, gentle waves. The city and its surroundings offers natural beauty that can bring you into a graceful state of calmness.

The town is located at the bottom of the Hualalai volcano and this charming town mixes numerous historical sites with modern tourist attractions. There are plenty of hotels, vacation rentals and bed and breakfasts in the area as well as restaurants and bars. Even so, Kona keeps a relaxed and calm atmosphere and makes it a great getaway destination.

The city is ancient and a lot of the Hawaiian kings made it into their home. Later the missionaries turned this place into a seaport and built a lot of churches and houses here. The Kailua Pier is located in the middle of the city and is a must see. From this spot you have a good view over the whole area and to watch the sunset from the pier is a wonderful experience! Kona offers amazing sunsets almost every evening.

If you like to spend some of your time at a calm beach with white sand, you don't have to go further than to the side of the pier. Kamakahonu Beach is great for swimming and snorkeling and there are also some canoe rentals available here.

Ali'i Drive is the main street of the city and it goes along the seafront side of Kona. Here you find a lot of restaurants, shops and hotels and you'll probably end up here at your stay in Kona.

A lot of people make Kona into their main location at their Big Island stay; it's only a short ride from the airport and it's easy to find daily trips and activities from here. Many boat cruising companies starts off from here and you can do hiking or horse-back riding on the surrounding area

Enjoy your time in this beautiful city, it's the perfect base for an amazing Hawaii vacation.

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