Top things to do in Kailua-Kona
Popular activities in Kailua-Kona
Tours & day trips
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour
11h
9.8 out of 10 with 276 reviews
9.8/10
276 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Waikoloa Whale Watch Adventure (Sightings Guaranteed)
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Small Group Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Adventure
12h
9.8 out of 10 with 70 reviews
9.8/10
70 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 1089 reviews
9.8/10
1,089 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Big Island: Kona Whale Watching Tour
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.8/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner
11h
9.8 out of 10 with 55 reviews
9.8/10
55 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 1269 reviews
9.8/10
1,269 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kalaoa: Big Island and Kona Midday Whale Watching Tour
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.4/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
8h 20m
9.0 out of 10 with 53 reviews
9/10
53 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler

Kohala Waterfalls Adventure
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 3170 reviews
9.8/10
3,170 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1038 reviews
10/10
1,038 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays
2h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 976 reviews
9.4/10
976 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
2h 45m
9.4 out of 10 with 504 reviews
9.4/10
504 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 387 reviews
9.6/10
387 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free
1h 20m
9.6 out of 10 with 1216 reviews
9.6/10
1,216 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
4h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
9.6/10
130 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Waikoloa Whale Watch Adventure (Sightings Guaranteed)
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 425 reviews
9.8/10
425 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise
1h 30m+
9.6 out of 10 with 103 reviews
9.6/10
103 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Kohala Waterfalls Adventure
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Zip & Dip Waterfall Adventure
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
10/10
28 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 907 reviews
9.8/10
907 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

4 Hour Buggy Rental: We Deliver the Fun to You.
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler

Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 229 reviews
9.8/10
229 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
10/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.6/10
17 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Hidden Craters Hike
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Deluxe Coffee Culture Tour from Berry to Brew in 60 Minutes
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Express Kona Farms ATV Adventure Tour 30 Minute Excursion
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats
30m
9.8 out of 10 with 101 reviews
9.8/10
101 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
5d
8.8 out of 10 with 55 reviews
8.8/10
55 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Deluxe Coffee Culture Tour from Berry to Brew in 60 Minutes
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Express Kona Farms ATV Adventure Tour 30 Minute Excursion
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Magical Waterfall Tour
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Fun and Creative Stained Glass Class and Workshop
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Big Island Highlights Tour From Kona and Waikoloa
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

ATV Tour to Buddha Cup Coffee Farm
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.8/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Coffee Brewing Workshop
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Fun and Creative Stained Glass Class and Workshop
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Premium group surf lessons- Kona’s Best Surf Lessons
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Surf Experience
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.6/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Surf with the Pros
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.6/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Polynesian Cultural Carving Experience in Kona
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
10/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lauhala Fish Making Workshop
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Hands-On Coffee Cupping Workshop at Hala Tree
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit

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.
Keiki Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Keiki Beach during your trip to Kailua-Kona? Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and shops.
