- TripBuzz found 95 things to do with kids in or near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, including 68 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waikoloa, Kealakekua, Holualoa and Captain Cook.
- From Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures to Dolphin Discoveries, the Kailua-Kona area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Surfing Lessons, Other Adventures and Snorkeling.
- Located in the North Kona District on the island of Hawaii is the city of Kailua-Kona. Known as the heart of the tourist and commerce industry of the island, the area has much to offer in the way of lodging, attractions, dining and shopping. Most notable points of interest include the cities annual Iron Man triathlon, the Kona Coffee Festival and the many charming shops.
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Featuring panoramic views of Kailua Bay, Kailua Pier offers visitors a boardwalk to watch the ocean and boats pass by. The waters around the pier are clear, providing visitors with an opportunity to see tropical fish.
2.7 Miles
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Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Ocean-based excursions are the focus of Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures (WHOA) which utilizes an Ocean Warrior 11-meter Navy assault vessel. Visitors are able to travel to secluded sites, take fast boat rides, have marine encounters, and even go snorkeling.
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Captain Zodiac Raft Cruises include a variety of options for zodiac tours of Kealakakua Bay, including snorkelling stops, whale watching and spinner dolphin sightings.
37.2 Miles
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74-5035B Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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12 types of tour packages are available with Hawaii Forest & Trail, passing through rainforests, volcano sites, and others. Bird watching tours are also available.
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With a height of 13,796 feet, the Mauna Kea Summit offers a scenic view of the surroundings. In here is also found the largest observatory for optical, infrared, and submilimeter astronomy center.
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Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Families are the primary audience of Neptune Charlies Ocean Safaris and their specialty eco-tours. The visitors are able to explore the local reef and the dolphins who live nearby, go whale watching, and have scuba diving adventures.
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Body Glove Cruises offers a number of daily excursions including whale watching and snorkelling trips, lunch and evening cruises on a 65-foot luxury catamaran equipped with a waterslide, dive and swim platforms, and an entertainment and sound system.
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A family-operated marine farm operation, Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm captively breeds 15 species of seahorses for sale as pets, and seeks to raise awareness about the endangerment of the seahorse in its natural habitat. Visitors can tour the facility, including an interactive tide pool and fish feeding station.
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At Hulihe'e Palace, visitors can learn about the history of Hawaiian culture on a self-guided tour of the building. The palace hosts community events like hula classes, book clubs, and choirs.
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Running for 53 miles, the Saddle Road takes the tourists through volcano landscapes, from Hilo to the Waimea state highway. The maximum elevation is of 6,632 feet.