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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2.6 Miles
90% 244 votes
Farms & Ranches 75-5476 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
Mauka Meadows is a Kona coffee plantation located in the Kona Coffee Belt along the slope of Mount Hualalai. The farm also houses multiple exotic native Hawaiian plants and trees which can be explored through self-guided tours of the place.
2.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Factory Tours Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI MoreLess Info
At Kona Coffee Roasting-Day Tour, visitors can learn about the roasting process and see where the beans comes from. The farm has 60 acres of land dedicated to growing coffee beans, macadamia nuts, lychee, and avocados.
3.3 Miles
89% 663 votes
Beaches Ali'i Drive, Keauhou, HI 96739 MoreLess Info
Snorkelers flock to Kahalu'u Beach Park because it has one of the world's largest tame fish populations. Schools of fish congregate around swimmers and waders, offering a unique experience few other Hawaiian beaches provide.
3.3 Miles
96% 542 votes
Visitor Centers 74-4944 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
Nestled in beautiful Holualoa, Hawaii, Hula Daddy Kona Coffee is a major coffee producer and grower. Visitors are welcome from 10 AM to 4 PM every day that the plant is open. Complimentary tours are offered as guests arrive. Reservations are not necessary, but large groups should call in advance.
3.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 76-5893 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
At Ipu Hale Gallery, visitors can see a variety of carved and decorated gourd sculptures from a local artist. The gourds have designs like plants, butterflies, and fruit carved onto them.
3.5 Miles
100% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 76-5921 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
Built at the site of the old Holualoa post office, the Holualoa Gallery features local instruments on display from artists on the island. Workshops on how to build your own ukulele are offered, as well as views of classic pottery.
3.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 76-5936 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
Cliff Johns Gallery is an art gallery that features artwork by wood sculptors, furniture makers, craft makers, photographers, and painters. A number of the pieces of art can be seen being made on the front porch of the building.
4.3 Miles
92% 12 votes
Factory Tours 77-6261 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the Kona coast on the scenic Mamalahoa highway, the Kona Le'a Plantation allows visitors to view all aspects of their organic coffee plantation operation with a self-guided walking tour. See the Roastery and enjoy free coffee tastings.
4.4 Miles
100% 68 votes
Specialty Shops 78-7010 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI 96725 MoreLess Info
Established by Yoshisuke Sasaki, a Japanese immigrant, in 1918, Keauhou Store today functions as a local store selling a variety of items ranging from fresh fruits, vegetables to t-shirts with vintage designs and postcards, as well as a museum.
5.2 Miles
81% 26 votes
Farmers Markets 78-6831 Alii Dr, Keauhou, HI 96739 MoreLess Info
Specializing in locally-grown produce, the Keauhou Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning. It is a traditional farmer's market with a distinctively Hawaiian feel, and offers a wide variety of tropical fruits and vegetables.
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