Things to do In Kailua-Kona, HI

Explore thousands of activities, tourist attractions and tours with free cancellation and no added fees.

Explore and shop airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Earn hotel savings and exclusive travel perks with Orbitz RewardsOpens in a new window.

Popular activities in Kailua-Kona

Tours & day trips

See all 106 activities
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $590 per adult
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from OahuOpens in new tab

Water activities

See all 72 activities
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 123 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $94 per adult
Big Island Manta Ray Night SnorkelOpens in new tab

Adventure & outdoor

See all 29 activities
Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $261 per adult
Kohala Waterfalls AdventureOpens in new tab

Cruises & boat tours

See all 25 activities
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in WaikoloaOpens in new tab

Private & custom tours

See all 24 activities
Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Activity duration is 30 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $241 per adult
Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window SeatsOpens in new tab

Popular places to visit

Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring rugged coastline, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Kahalu'u Beach Park

4.5/5(572 reviews)

During your trip to Kailua-Kona, enjoy the surf and sand at Kahalu'u Beach Park along with the snorkeling. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Kahalu'u Beach Park
Kona #sunset

Kailua-Kona Wharf

4/5(340 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Kailua-Kona Wharf and enjoy activities such as snorkeling in Kailua-Kona. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Kailua-Kona Wharf
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views

Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area

4/5(90 reviews)

Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area is just one of the places to see in Kailua-Kona, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its snorkeling spots.

Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
Loved the Hawaiian beer sampler at the Kona Brewing Company. Lots of flavours including passion fruit, coffee, coconut and lemongrass!

Kona Brewing Company

4.5/5(204 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kailua-Kona with a visit to Kona Brewing Company. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Kona Brewing Company
Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Manini'owali Beach

4.5/5(5 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kaupulehu. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

Manini'owali Beach

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Kaupulehu at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as snorkeling. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course

Places to visit