Activities
LAND ACTIVITIES

• BIG ISLAND ECO ADVENTURES
  The first canopy tour zip line on the Big Island. Featuring
  eight zip line runs with majestic views and eco-friendly
  guides 808-889-5111. Map C:Inset.
  
• BIKEVOLCANO.COM
  Guided bicycle tours of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park,
  Volcano Winery & the Active Lava Flow. Daily tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m.;
  afternoon/sunset tours. Reservations required: 808-934-9199.
  
• FESTIVALS OF HAWAI‘I
  The Hawaii Tourism Authority sponsors a roster of events
  across the state. For upcoming events call 1-877-FESTFUN
  (808-337-8386).
  
• FRIENDS OF NELHA
  Learn about innovative companies supporting new energy and
  ocean science technology. Presentations and abalone farm
  tours 10 a.m. Mon.-Thurs. 808-329-8073. Map C:D19.
  
• HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
  Proclaimed “the most beautiful area in Hawai‘i.” Find a water-
  fall, lily pond, aviary, ocean overlook and orchids. On the four-
  mile scenic route, Onomea Bay. 808-964-5233. Map D:F17.
  
• ‘IMILOA ASTRONOMY CENTER
  Celebrate Polynesian navigation of the Pacific. Immersive
  planetarium show. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun.
  808-969-9700 or 808-969-9703. imiloahawaii.org. Map F:A3.
  
• KONA BLUE SKY COFFEE
  Visitor center, gift shop, guided tour and samples of their 100
  percent Kona Coffee 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Holualoa.
  Toll free 877-322-1700. konablueskycoffee.com. Map B:D9.
  
• KONA COUNTRY CLUB
  Their two courses, Mountain and Ocean, offer breathtaking
  coastline and ocean views. Ideal golfing weather. 78-7000
  Alii Dr., Keauhou. Map B:C12. 808-322-2595. konagolf.com.
  
• OCEAN RIDER SEAHORSE FARM
  Shake hands with a pregnant male. See Seahorses and breeding
  sea dragons. Call for tour times. Located one mile south
  of Kona Airport, 808-329-6840. seahorse.com. Map C:B19.
  
• PALEAKU GARDENS
  Seven-acre botanical garden with lush foliage and flowers.
  Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call 808-328-8084.
  Located at 83-5401 Painted Church Road in Honaunau.
  
• WAIMEA COUNTRY CLUB
  Tee off on the Scottish-style links of this rolling golf course
  that borders Waipi‘o Valley with vistas of Mauna Kea. Hwy. 19
  near Waimea. 808-885-8777. waimeagolf.com. Map D:C5.
  
• WAIPI‘O – RIDETHERIM
  See the “Valley of the Kings” and experience Hawai‘i aboard
  an ATV. Two tours daily. Meet at Waipi‘o Valley Artworks
  in Kukuihaele. 808-775-1450; 877-775-1450. Map D:F6.
  

• ALOHA JET SKI
  Meet at Kailua Pier and shuttle takes you to offshore jet ski
  island for fun on a Honda Aquatrax that seats three. Departs
  9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Call 808-329-2754. Map A:B8.
  
• BIG ISLAND WATER SPORTS
  Specializing in custom family adventures from the beach or
  the boat. Choose from Snuba, scuba and snorkeling.
  808-326-7446. Map A:B8.
  
• BLUE SEA CRUISES
  Departing Kailua Pier, offers true ECO adventure tours,
  dolphin and whale watching, scenic and sunset cruises. Call
  808-331-8875. blueseacruisesinc.com.
  
• BODY GLOVE CRUISES
  Snorkel pristine coral reef gardens aboard one of Kona’s most
  luxurious catamarans. Includes gear, meals, water slide, flota-
  tion toys and no-host bar. 800-551-8911. bodyglovehawaii.com
  
• BOSS FROG’S DIVE & SURF
  Rent snorkel gear for $1.50 a day! Offers a variety of beach
  gear and activities. 808-331-1990. bossfrogs.com or hawaiidiscountactivities.com. Map A:E14.
  
• CAPTAIN ZODIAC
  Join our “pirates” on the adventure of a lifetime. Discover sea
  caves and lava tubes. Whales and dolphins included.
  808-329-3199. Map B:B3.
  
• DOLPHIN DISCOVERIES
  Snorkel Cook’s Monument & Place of Refuge on a.m. tours!
  Watch dolphins & visit sea caves. Swim with dolphin tours also
  available. Tours depart Keauhou Bay Boat Ramp. 808-322-8000.
  
• DOLPHIN QUEST
  Experience an unforgettable dolphin encounter that will
  touch your heart and mind. Hilton Waikoloa Village.
  808-886-2875. Map C:E9.
  
• DORKELS SNORKEL, ABOUT BABIES, VILLAGE VIDEO
  Rent beach equipment, baby items, movies & more. Beach-
  wear for sale too. Open 8 a.m. daily. Waikoloa Highlands
  Center, Waikoloa Village, 808-883-3675. Map C:G8.
  
• FAIR WIND
  Snorkel pristine waters at Kealakekua Bay, with the only
  company that has a mooring. Keauhou Bay, Kailua-Kona.
  808-345-7382, 800-677-9461. fair-wind.com. Map B:C13.
  
• KAMANU CHARTERS Get on board Kona’s only sailing catamaran. Snorkel Sail,
  Sunset Sail, Dolphin Swim and Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel.
  Honokohau Marina. 808-329-2021. kamanu.com. Map C:C19.
  
• KONA BOAT RENTALS
  Go where you want to go, do what you want to do. License
  not required. Snorkel & fishing gear provided. 808-326-9155.
  Map C:C19.
  
• SEA QUEST RAFT & SNORKEL ADVENTURE
  Snorkel Kealakekua and Honaunau, plus Sea Caves, Lava
  Tubes, Dolphins & Whales. Snacks & gear. Small Groups.
  Departs Keauhou Boat Pier, 808-329-RAFT Map B:C13.
  
• SNORKEL BOB
  Voted “Best Place to Get Snorkel Gear.” Seamo Betta™ & Li’l
  Mo Betta™ are Rx receptive. 24-hour interisland gear return.
  Open 8-5. Kailua-Kona, 329-0770; Kaloko (near airport) 329-0771.
  
• SNUBA
  Go beyond snorkeling with Snuba—the safe and easy way to
  “go below the surface.” It’s an exciting new experience the
  entire family can enjoy. 808-326-7446. Map A:B7.
  

• AAA HAWAII
  Call this full-service AAA travel agency for assistance with all
  of your travel plans. Maps and tour books free for AAA
  members. Call 800-736-2886 or 808-593-2221.
  
• BIG ISLAND ADVENTURES
  “Hawai‘i’s Activity Wholesaler” is a member of the Hawaii
  Visitors Bureau. Open 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Kona, 808-334-
  1155; Hilo 808-935-9063; Waikoloa 808-883-0100.
  
• EXPEDIA LOCAL EXPERT™
  Reservations for fun on the Big Isle and Maui. Heli-tours,
  lu‘au, parasailing, horseback riding and more. Open daily.
  Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. 808-322-0878. Map A:E15.
  

• DOLPHIN BAY HOTEL
  Cozy, European-style hotel with a kitchen in each unit. AAA
  approved. 333 Iliahi St., Hilo. 808-935-1466.
  dolphinbayhotel.com. Map E:G3 & Map E-1#4.
  
• SUNQUEST VACATIONS
  Premiere private home and condo rentals on the Kona-Kohala
  Coast designed to fit every budget. 808-329-6438; Mainland
  1-800-367-5168; Canada 1-800-800-KONA. sunquest-hawaii.com.
  

• BIG ISLAND TV CHANNEL 9
  Tour Hawai‘i free 24 hours daily and see island sites and
  activities. Order their award-winning DVD. 808-322-3672.
  

• DRYSDALE’S TWO $$
  Kona’s original sports bar and restaurant. Live sports
  on large screen TV. Keauhou Shopping Center,
  Kailua-Kona, 808-322-0070. Map B:C11. V, MC.
  
• KEN’S HOUSE OF PANCAKES $$
  Voted “best breakfast on the Big Island,” also serves
  lunch, dinner. Open 24 hours. Junction Hwys. 11 &
  19, Hilo. 808-935-8711. Map E:E15. Major credit cards.
  
• OCEANS SPORTS BAR & GRILL $$
  Boasts eight satellites, 11 TVs, billiards. Burgers, pasta,
  pupus & 20 beers on tap. Coconut Grove Marketplace,
  Kailua-Kona, 808-327-9494. Map A:F15.
  

• BUNS IN THE SUN BAKERY DELI $
  Fresh-baked pastries, coffee, sandwiches, soups and
  salads. Located in Lanihau Center, Kailua-Kona,
  808-326-2774. Map A:F5. V, MC.
  

• BAMBOO RESTAURANT $$$
  Voted Best Restaurant with affordable cuisine in a
  tropical atmosphere. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch,
  Hwy. 270, Hawi, 808-889-5555. Map C:inset. V, MC.
  

• ROYAL LUAU $$$$
  Authentic lu‘au offers a feast that includes full open
  bar, music and fire-knife dance. 5 p.m. Wed. & Sun.
  Waikoloa Beach Marriott, 808-886-6789. Map C:E9.
  

• JAMESON’S BY THE SEA $$$$
  Oceanfront dining. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
  Dinner 5-9 p.m. nightly. Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona
  808-329-3195, MapB:C10. Major credit cards.
  
• UNCLE BILLY’S RESTAURANT $$$
  Serving fresh isle cuisine. Featuring live Hawaiian
  music nightly. Appetizers 4 p.m.-closing; dinner
  5:30 p.m. 87 Banyan Dr., Hilo. 808-935-0861. Map E:G13
  
• VISTA RESTAURANT
  Open air dining overlooking Keauhou Bay. Break-
  fast is served 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;
  Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. 808-322-3700. Map B:C12.
  

• KRUA THAI CUISINE $$
  Choose from 80 dishes, including some of
  America’s Thai favorites. At the corner of Kuakini
  Hwy. and Henry St., 808-327-5782 Map A:F7.

Shopping
ART

• CINDY COATS GALLERY
  Cindy Coats Gallery offers art to awaken your heart. Located
  across from Kailua-Kona Pier. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  Mon.-Sat. 808-640-2115. cindycoats.com. Map A:C6.
  

• CJ’S BARGAIN BEACHWEAR
  Find Christina, Robby Len, Hobie & Leilani brands.
  Men’s, women’s and kid’s clothes too. Casa de Emdeko,
  75-6082 Ali‘i Dr., Kailua. 808-329-2695. Map B:C8.
  
• CRAZY SHIRTS
  Exclusive Hawaiian designs. Kailua-Kona at Kona Market-
  place and Waterfront Row, plus Waikoloa Kings’ Shops at
  Waikoloa Resort. 808-329-2176. Maps A:E14, A:E10, G:E9.
  
• ISLAND INTIMATES LINGERIE
  Fine lingerie, bra fitting sizes 28A-44H, plus casual
  clothing, sleepwear & gifts. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 808-
  881-1606, Map C:E8 & Kings’ Shops Waikoloa, Map C:E9.
  
• QUIKSILVER
  Quiksilver designs, produces and distributes clothing,
  accessories and related products for young-minded people.
  Queens’ MarketPlace. quiksilver.com. Map C: E10.
  

• KAZU HOKU JEWELRY
  Original wire-wrappped jewels. Pearls, gemstones and
  abalone are used to craft one-of-a-kind pieces. Kona
  International Market. 808-990-2561. MapA:D2.
  
• LEHUA JEWELERS
  Known for exclusive Hawaiian Heirloom creations. Waimea
  Ctr., Hwy. 19, Waimea. 808-885-6448, mail order 1-800-488-
  6448. LehuaJewelers.com. Map D:Waimea inset.
  
• ROYAL GOLD
  Fine quality jewelry by local, American and European
  designers. Kings’ Shops Waikoloa, 808-886-7701.
  Maps C:E9. royalg.com.
  

• HAWAII’S GIFT BASKETS
  Island products with Island style. End of Pawai Place near
  Kona Brew Pub, 808-329-2300. Visit their website at
  HawaiisGiftBaskets.com. Map A:C4.
  
• KAILUA CANDY COMPANY KITCHEN/GIFT SHOP
  Award-winning, handmade chocolates and decadent desserts.
  Open daily. Kaloko Industrial Park, Kailua-Kona. 808-329-
  2522, 1-800-MAC-CHOC. Kailua-Candy.com. Map C:E19.
  
• KAMA‘AINA WOODS
  Koa bowls and accessories in exotic Hawaiian woods.
  Original Huli Hands™. Mon.-Fri. 45-469 Lehua St., Honoka‘a.
  808-775-7722, hulihands.com. Map D:Honoka‘a inset.
  
• KONA COFFEE & TEA COMPANY
  Award-winning Kona coffee, espresso, light breakfast and lunch.
  Free Kona coffee samples and Mac Pie. Hwy. 19, Kailua-Kona.
  808-329-6577, 1-888-873-2035. konacoffeeandtea.com. Map B:C2.
  
• KONA MOUNTAIN COFFEE
  See & smell coffee roasting and chocolate making. Free
  samples. Hwy. 19, two miles south of Kona airport.
  808-329-5005. konamountaincoffee.com. Map C:D18.
  
• KONA TREASURES TO GO
  One-stop shopping at the Kona International Market
  with more than 3,000 items to choose from. 808-331-0431.
  Map A:D2. konatreasurestogo.com.
  

• HILO FARMERS MARKET
  Big Market Wed. & Sat. Small Market all other days. Open
  8 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Hilo. hilofarmersmarket.com,
  808-933-1000, Map E-1J.
  
• KINGS’ SHOPS - WAIKOLOA
  Exclusive shops such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and
  Macy’s, as well as fine restaurants. Waikoloa Beach Resort,
  Kohala Coast. 808-886-8811. kingsshops.com. Map C:E9.
  
• KONA INN SHOPPING VILLAGE
  Clothing boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, restaurants and
  services in the heart of Kailua town on Ali‘i Drive. Free
  parking available on nearby Hualalai Rd. Map A:D12.
  
• KONA INTERNATIONAL MARKET
  Made-in-Hawai‘i gifts, fine jewelry, apparel, food court.
  Public shuttle service from Kailua Pier on Boat Days. Old
  Industrial Area, Kailua-Kona, 808-329-6262. Map A:D2.
  
• SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI
  Open-air walkways and chic shopping destination in the
  Mauna Lani Resort. shopsatmaunalani.com. 808-885-9501
  Map C:E8.
  
• QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE - WAIKOLOA
  Your destination for shopping, dining, entertainment &
  cultural events. Romano’s Macaroni Grill is now open. Waikoloa
  Beach Resort, 808-886-8822. WaikoloaBeachResort.com. Map C: E10.
  

• HILO HATTIE-STORE OF HAWAII
  World’s largest manufacturer of Hawaiian wear. 75-5597A
  Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, 808-329-7200. Prince Kuhio Plaza,
  Hilo, 808-961-3077. Maps A:E5, F:E3.
  
• MAUNA LOA MAC NUTS
  Grown on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Choose from
  whole, roasted and lightly salted nuts. Chocolate-covered,
  glazed mac nuts, plus mac nut cookies. Sold statewide.
  

• BASICALLY BOOKS
  More than a bookstore—gifts, music and a large selection
  of Hawai‘i maps. 160 Kamehameha Ave., downtown Hilo, 808-
  961-0144, 800-903-6277. basicallybooks.com. Map E-1 #1.
  
• BAY BOOKS, MUSIC & MOVIES
  Near-new books, CDs and DVDs. 74-5487 Kaiwi St., #B
  Kailua, 808-326-7790, Map A:D3; 829 Leilani St., Hilo,
  808-935-9234. Map F:E1. Open daily. Konabaybooks.com.
  
• DISCOUNT FABRIC WAREHOUSE
  Hawaiian prints, large array of quilt & craft supplies. 74-5605
  Luhia St., Kailua-Kona, 808-326-7474, Map A:E3 & 933 Kanoe-
  lehua St., Hilo, 808-935-1234, Map F:E2. GotFabric.com.
  
• ISLAND PAPERIE
  Large selection of Hawaiiian scrapbooking supplies, die
  cuts, albums and more. In Honoka’a Town, Andrade Bldg.
  Map D: Honoka‘a Inset. 808-775-9707. islandpaperie.com.
  
• KONA HENNA STUDIO
  Get a beautiful henna tattoo that lasts 1-4 weeks. Fine Henna
  body art by professional henna artists, any custom design.
  Kona Inn, Alii Drive. Map A:E11 808-329-2919 KonaHenna.com
  
• QUILT PASSIONS
  Supplies for all your quilting inspirations. Find cross stitch and
  needlepoint kits, patterns featuring tropical motifs and
  batik fabrics 808-329-7475. QuiltPassions.net. Map A:C5
  
• TIM’S GREAT CIGARS
  Fine imported, handrolled cigars, pipes & tobaccos. Delivery
  and shipping. Big Island and Kaua‘i cigars. Mon.-Sat.
  74-5602 Alapa St., Kailua-Kona, 808-329-3663. Map A:D3.
  
• TOPSTITCH
  Hawaiian quilts, kits, supplies, fine handcrafts & more. Open
  10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Holomua Ctr.,
  808-885-4482. topstitch@lava.net. Map D:Waimea inset.
  

• ABC STORES
  Find candy, coffee, snacks, souvenirs, groceries, liquor,
  film and photo processing. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Kailua-Kona.
  1-888-703-4222. abcstores.com. Maps A:B6, A:C7, A:E10.
  

• ALAMO NATIONAL RENT A CAR
  Explore the island from sun-kissed shores to snow-covered
  mountain top. Call 24 hours a day or reserve a car on the
  internet. Kona and Hilo. 1-800-GO-ALAMO. alamo.com.
  
• DOLLAR RENT A CAR
  Daily and weekly rentals on vans, sports models or luxury
  sedans. At major airports and in Waikiki on O‘ahu.
  808-329-2744 or 800-342-7398. Maps B:C1, E:D19.