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5 Remarkable Things To Do In Kona

Kona is a wonderland with so many beautiful attractions and amazing activities you can do to make your vacation on the island a remarkable one. To start having fun, we have compiled five things to do in Kona to make your time on the island as amazing as you can imagine.

5 Memorable Things to Do in Kona

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1. Go on a Coffee Farm Tour

Since you’re mostly likely to start your day on the island with a cup of coffee, exploring a coffee farm could be the best place to start your tour on the island.

If you have ever wondered why Kona Coffee is so highly rated worldwide, a visit to a coffee farm in Kona will change your views. Kona coffee farm tours educate tourists about the history of coffee on the island, the culture of coffee planters and makers, the coffee industry, and the various process involved in making the world’s famous Kona coffee.

The tour is rated as one of the most remarkable things to do in Kona because once you realize all the efforts that’s involved in growing, roasting, and brewing coffee, you’ll appreciate every cup of coffee so much more.  

2. Go Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay

Snorkeling is one of the most remarkable things to do in Kona. The Kealakekua Bay is famous for having the best diving and snorkeling spots on the Big Island and the entire Hawaiʻi. Kealakekua Bay is an underwater paradise that is home to beautiful coral reefs, sea turtles, and a wide variety of schools of beautiful tropical fish. Going on a snorkeling tour gives you the unique opportunity to explore marine life underwater including dolphins, whales, manta rays, turtles and lots more. Read about other key attractions you should never miss during your vacation on the Big Island.

3. Visit The Hapuna Beach

If you love white sand beaches, then wait until you set eyes on Hapuna Beach. It’s the best of them all. This beach is rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire United States for a reason. You have to visit to see that for yourself. The Hapuna Beach is located about 45-minute drive north of Kona. The beach is a perfect spot for sunbathing, snorkeling and swimming.

Things to do in Kona.

The beautiful white sand on the beach stretches for half a mile with so many things to explore. This makes a trip to the beach one of the most remarkable things to do in Kona. Both outdoor showers and bathrooms are provided on this beach making it a suitable spot for everyone.

4. Visit the Kailua Village

The Kailua village is nestled in the heart of the Big Island, along the coastline of Kona. You won’t miss the village because it is located just 15 minutes south of the Kona Airport. The village is home to several historic spots dating back to the 1800s. You can go on a self-guided walking tour of the historic spots. Some of the places you shouldn’t miss are the Mokuaikaua Church (the oldest Christian church on the island) and the Hulihee Palace (the summer home of the Hawaiʻian royalty).

The Kailua village was once a fishing village but is now a lively town attracting visitors from far and near. The town has so much to offer visitors including dining, accommodation, shopping, and several exciting activities.

5. Explore Petroglyphs Fields

Petroglyphs are rock carvings made with stone chisel and hammerstone, according to the National Park Service. Two of the best places to see ancient petroglyphs are the Puakƍ Petroglyph and Waikoloa Petroglyph Fields. A visit to these fields to see various ancient artworks is one of the best things to do in Kona.

The two fields are home to a lot of petroglyphs which are similar to graffiti carved out of a rock. But these petroglyphs are hundreds of years old dating back to the 16th century. Visitors are advised not to touch the petroglyphs or wander off the provided pathways. However, visitors are allowed to take pictures of the petroglyphs which makes the visit a remarkable one.

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