Things to Do in Kailua-Kona, HI

  • Our list of the best things to do in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, features the top 119 nearby activities — including 76 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Kailua-Kona, HI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Water Activities, Tours, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 39 things to do within the city of Kailua-Kona, HI , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Waikoloa, Kealakekua, Holualoa, Captain Cook, Keauhou, Honaunau, Hilo and Honalo
  • Our list of the best things to do in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, features the top 119 nearby activities — including 76 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Kailua-Kona, HI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Water Activities, Tours, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 39 things to do within the city of Kailua-Kona, HI , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Waikoloa, Kealakekua, Holualoa, Captain Cook, Keauhou, Honaunau, Hilo and Honalo
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34.0 Miles
82% 186 votes
Farms & Ranches 67 - 1435 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743 MoreLess Info
Tour the historic Parker Ranch, home of the Parker family cattle empire on the Big Island of Hawaii until 1992. Along with a guided tour of the ranch, visitors may also drive through the ranch operation or take a trail ride.
35.8 Miles
89% 1043 votes
Visitor Centers Mauna Kea Access Road, Hilo, HI MoreLess Info
Located midway to the summit at Mauna Kea, the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station is the acclimatization point for those continuing to the summit, and houses interpretive information and public telescopes. Free nightly stargazing programs provide guided opportunities for star-gazing in a location notable for…
36.2 Miles
88% 256 votes
Farms & Ranches P.O. Box 837, Waimea, HI 96743 MoreLess Info
A true working ranch, Kahua Ranch sits on the Kohala Mountains and welcomes visitors of all ages. The ranch offers horseback tours, ATV excursions, delicious meals and a variety of seasonal programs.
36.2 Miles
97% 122 votes
Scuba Diving 64-5220 Hohola Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96743 MoreLess Info
Waikoloa Coast Divers is Hawaii's premier SCUBA diving company. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced diver looking for a close up of Hawaii's aquatic wildlife, you'll enjoy the view of the vibrant species in the SCUBA and snorkeling tour.
36.3 Miles
94% 180 votes
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Mauna Kea

Mountains HI MoreLess Info
Mauna Kea is a Hawaiian island that provides visitors with the chance to go both hiking and skiing. The location is known to have clear skies suitable for guests interested in astronomy.
36.8 Miles
88% 41 votes
Religious Buildings Pahoa Kalapana Road, Kalapana, HI MoreLess Info
Located in Kalapana, Hawaii, the Star of the Sea Painted Church is an unusual Roman Catholic parish featuring an intricately-painted interior. Its first location was threatened by lava, and in 1990 the building was moved to its current spot.
37.2 Miles
93% 940 votes
Bay Captain Cook, HI MoreLess Info
Kealakekua Bay is a conservation district for marine life and is the site of multiple arecheological and historical sites including religious temples and the Captain Cook Mountain. Visitors can enjoy a number of outdoor activities here which include kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving.
37.2 Miles
92% 282 votes
Horseback Riding P.O. Box 1293, Waimea, HI 96743 MoreLess Info
Dahana Ranch, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, is a family-owned, working cattle ranch. Visitors come to the ranch for daily horseback rides and to participate in cattle drives.
37.2 Miles
84% 81 votes
Historic Sites 62-3601 Kawaihae Road, Kawaihae, HI 96743 MoreLess Info
Erected by Hawaiian King Kamehameha I, Pu'ukohola is a submerged religious temple that is now a national park. The temple ruins are occupied by an extraordinarily large number of sharks. Whales also frequent the area.
37.2 Miles
86% 73 votes
Volcanos HI MoreLess Info
The location surrounding this active volcano offers guests the opportunity to go both hiking and sightseeing. Visitors of the Kilauea Volcano who wish to see lava should take a helicopter tour of the area.
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