Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kailua-Kona, HI

  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Snorkeling and Other Entertainment.
  • From Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) to Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kailua-Kona and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kealakekua, Waikoloa, Holualoa and Captain Cook.
  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Snorkeling and Other Entertainment.
  • From Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) to Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kailua-Kona and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kealakekua, Waikoloa, Holualoa and Captain Cook.
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5.0 Miles
98% 567 votes
Snorkeling 73-1310 Kukuna St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
An all ages charter boat and snorkel tour focused on dolphins and manta rays, Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures provides lunch and snacks, and all necessary gear for a guided group excursion to swim with marine animals.
5.9 Miles
96% 1886 votes
Snorkeling 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1971, Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides takes its clients on 4 types of cruises: the Morning Snorkel Cruise and BBQ, the Afternoon Snack Cruise, the Manta Night Snorkel and Dive, and the Deluxe Morning Snorkel and Dive Cruise. Private luxury charters are also available.
12.3 Miles
91% 294 votes
Kayaking 78-1728 Kaleiopapa Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI MoreLess Info
Ocean Safaris Kayak Adventures is a kayak rental company that also has paddle board rentals, whale watching tours, and sea cave explorations. Types of wildlife that can be seen on the tours include eels, sea turtles, tropical fish, and dolphins.
2.6 Miles
99% 232 votes
Fishing 74-425 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
With TOPSHAPE Kona Sports Fishing, visitors can spend a full day fishing for tuna, mahi mahi, and wahoo with a guide. The trips are hosted on a 43 foot Cabo with Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a Bose sound system.
5.3 Miles
94% 231 votes
Rafting 73-1397 Hiolani Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
Organizing excursions to Kealakekua Bay, Aloha Ocean Excursions offers visitors activities like snorkeling, whale watching, sightseeing, and more. The charter takes visitors to landmarks like the region's sea caves and lava tubes.
5.5 Miles
87% 618 votes
Farms & Ranches 73 1944 Hao St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
Hawaii's largest organic coffee farm, the Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation is located in the rainforest, and offers free daily tours, with VIP tours and roasting tours also available with a reservation.
0.5 Miles
87% 707 votes
Breweries 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
The Kona Brewing Company was founded in 1945. It now produces on a regular basis 13 different ale specialties. It also owns two pubs, which serve different menus.
0.8 Miles
77% 847 votes
Other Entertainment 75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
The Royal Kona Resort Luau is a traditional feast, completed with fire-dancers and traditional dishes. The drinks are unlimited and the scenery, especially the sunset, is very popular among the tourists.
2.4 Miles
69% 190 votes
Fishing Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 MoreLess Info
The cheekily named Bite Me Sport Fishing offers charter fishing trips off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. The company features six boats, hosts private group excursions, and even cooks the fish guests catch in a restaurant on the premises.
2.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Scenic Drives Holualoa, HI MoreLess Info
Located on a scenic highway, Mamalahoa Kona Heritage Corridor consists of small shops and galleries featuring the crafts of local artists. The corridor is the home of several coffee bean farms in the area.
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