Best Arts and Culture Places in Kailua-Kona

"We stumbled upon this place after being disappointed by Uluani's in the Marriot but it was refreshing discovery. Awesome signature shaved ice and gr..."

"Cuisine: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Bakery, Take-out, Non-veg. Serves meat, veg options available. The owners of Up Country Bakery and Cafe in Captain Cook moved to this location in Dec 2013."

"We went there to get some of the "you are here" Starbucks mugs and a bag of 100% Kona Coffee...."

"This modest, charcoal-colored beach is backed by a steep green hillside. When calm, the bay's waters are good for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling (although the bottom drops off quickly). Coral abounds, as do strong currents further out. When the winter surf is up, local kids hit the waves with bodyboards. You might spot dolphins and humpback whales offshore between December and April. Facilities include restrooms, outdoor showers, drinking water, campsites, a picnic pavilion and a concession stand."

"We first came here after Ironman, where we saw a wiry Italian, without an ounce of fat on his body, walk by, then walk in, saying to his partner, 'It's always a good time for gelato.' Damn right."

"This is a great place with friendly servers and good gelato!. They have exotic flavors that taste amazing. The sizing to price ratio is perfect."

"At 13,796ft in the air, you are above 40% of the atmosphere and 90% of its water vapor – apparently perfect conditions for growing the giant mushroom-like observatories that have popped up around the summit. Glistening in the sun against the desolate terrain like a human colony on an alien planet, this is the greatest collection of telescopes on earth. You can practically feel the knowledge being sucked out of the sky."