ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
UFO Parasail
P.O. Box 5438 • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Located on Alii Drive, Below Flashbacks
808-325-5UFO, 800-FLY-4UFO
Soar 400 or 800 feet above the magnificent Kona coastline of Big Island with this parasailing company that uses state-of-the-art winchboats which float you on and off the back of the boat. Parasailing is available year round and no experience is necessary. more...
Historic Homes & Buildings
Hulihee Palace (circa 1838)
75-5718 Alii Drive • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-1877
Fronted by a wrought iron gate decorated with the royal crest, this palace was once the vacation residence of Hawaiian royalty and one of only three royal palaces in America. The two story palace was built of lava, coral, koa wood, and ohia timbers and is a showplace of beautiful furniture and fascinating artifacts. more... mapMokuaikaua Church (circa 1820)
75-5713 Alii Drive • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-0655
Also known as the Church of Chimes, this church was founded by Hawaii's first missionaries and is the site of the first Christian church in Hawaii. The lava rock in the building came from a 15th Century heiau that once stood on the land and the church is filled with artifacts and memorabilia. map
Science & Technology
Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center
1 Keahole Street • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Located at Keahole Airport
808-329-3441
This informative space museum was opened in 1991 as a tribute to Hawaii's first astronaut, who was killed in the 1986 Challenger disaster. The center has an array of computer-interactive exhibits, as well as miniature rockets and educational films.
Tours & Cruises
Atlantis Adventures
75-5656 Kuakini Highway • Kailua-Kona, HI 96734
808-329-6626, 800-548-6262
Explore the Hawaiian coastline and enjoy journeying beneath the sea in a real submarine with this tour company that offers many award-winning tours from which to choose from. more... mapBig Island Air
Departs from Kona International Airport
808-329-4868, 800-303-8868
This air charter service offers island flightseeing tours in a beautiful nine passenger aircraft plus offers private charters around the island. more...Blue Sea Cruises
76-6312 Kololia Street • Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
Kailua Kona Pier
808-331-8875
Dolphin adventure, sunset dinner or whale watch cruises, as well as custom cruises on one of Kona's premier glass bottom Catamarans. more...Captain Beans' Polynesian Dinner Cruise
73-4800 Kanalani Street, Suite 200 • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Departs Daily from Kailua Pier
808-329-2955
Climb aboard the Tamure, one of the largest double-hulled boats in Hawaii, and set sail for a memorable, interactive experience on this sunset dinner cruise that includes a bountiful feast, an open standard bar, dancing, live Polynesian entertainment, and round trip transportation. mapDolphin Discoveries
77-116 Queen Kalama Avenue • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-322-8000
Take a "Magical Boat Tour" which departs daily from Keauhou Bay and enjoy a unique adventure where you'll see dolphins in their natural environment. You can also explore the historic Kona Coast, the lava tubes, and the sea caves. more... mapFair Wind Cruises
78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-322-2788
A family owned and operated boating tour company that offers fun and exciting adventures such as scuba, snuba, rafting, and family trips aboard a 60 foot catamaran to the historic Kealakekua Bay. more... mapGlassbottom Boat Cruise
Departs from Kailua Pier
808-324-1749
Experience a comfortable cruise aboard a 36 foot glassbottom boat with this tour company where you'll learn about the spectacular underwater sea world of Hawaii, as well as Hawaii's marine life and Kona's lore. more...Historic Kailua Village Walking Tour
Located in Downtown Kailua-Kona
808-323-3222
Take a 75 minute walking tour through historic Kailua Village provided by the Kona Historical Society and learn about its colorful past beginning in the 1500's, as well as about the history of the reign of high chief Umi. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. more...Island Grill Sunset Fun Cruise
Departs from Kona Pier
808-326-6000, 800-400-7300
Sail the scenic Kona coastline and see Mauna Loa and a breathtaking Hawaiian sunset while aboard this dinner cruise. Guests are welcomed with a Mai Tai and an Island grill dinner served pupu style is included, as well as music and hula dancing. more...Kona Coffee Country Driving Tour
P.O. Box 1112 • Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
808-329-0047
Take a self guided tour of the Kona Coffee Country and learn the fascinating history of the people who today make Kona coffee the gourmet brew of choice. The tour map features 42 sites with the participants in this driving tour inviting you to share their love of coffee.Living Ocean Adventures
P.O. Box 1622 • Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
Located in Honokohau Harbor
808-325-5556
Enjoy half day or full day whale watching, dolphin watching, or sportfishing trips off the Kona Coast aboard a 31 foot Bertram Sportfisherman Spinner with owner and operator Captain Tom Bottrell who holds a B.S. in Meteorology and Oceanography and an M.S. in Ecology. Departures are at 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. year round. more...Mokai Brothers of the Kona-Kohala Coast
73-4200 Hulikoa Drive, Unit B • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-334-0180
Clients can pilot their own motorized kayaks (mokais) on a family-friendly ocean eco-tour off the Kona-Kohala coast of the Big Island. more... mapOcean Eco Tours
74-425 Kealakehe Parkway • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Located in Honokohau Harbor
808-324-7873
Specializing in beginners, this tour company offers classes taught by CPR, first aid trained life guard instructors and offers the best snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, and diving adventures on the Island. more... mapPacific Splash Barefoot Fun Cruise
75-5719 Alii Drive, Suite 6 • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-326-6000, 800-400-7300
This unique cruise takes you along the scenic Kona coastline and features the boat features a huge water trampoline, a giant water slide, water noodles, and a spacious sundeck. Masks, snorkels, and fins are available and the cruise includes a freshly grilled lunch, soft drinks, juice, coffee, and tea. Mixed drinks, beer, and wine are also available for purchase. They cruise daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. more... mapSail Holy Grail
74-380 Kealakehe Parkway • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-987-9698
Sail Holy Grail provides you with a personal luxury 51' charter sailboat so you can enjoy in season whale watching, a sunset cruise or an afternoon sail. Enjoy the sparkling blue Pacific and views of the Kona Coast and towering volcanoes. Built of aluminum for world cruising by your Captain and Admiral, Holy Grail is ultra safe and comfortable. more... mapWhale and Dolphin Adventures
Located at Konokohau Harbor
808-936-1470
Two exciting and enchantingly beautiful three hour ocean adventures are available daily by this tour company where you'll see the underground playground of the Hawaiian Humpback Whales, as well as Pilot Whales, Green Sea Turtles, and Spinner, Spotted, and Bottlenose Dolphins. Certified Marine mammal naturalists are on board and light snacks and beverages are provided. Dolphin and snorkeling trips are available year round and whale watching trips are available January through March. more...
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