Amanda's Guidebook

Amanda
Amanda's Guidebook

Nighttime Favorites in Kona🐬✨

Favorite adventures for when it’s dark :)
✨Make sure to book in advance✨ All of the Boat Companies are wonderful
50 locals recommend
Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii
74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy
50 locals recommend
✨Make sure to book in advance✨ All of the Boat Companies are wonderful
Delicious & Fun!
14 locals recommend
Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
75-5852 Ali‘i Dr
14 locals recommend
Delicious & Fun!
Delicious & Fun!
23 locals recommend
Island Breeze Luau
75-5660 Palani Rd
23 locals recommend
Delicious & Fun!

Historical Favorite Places✨

Special💛Second chances granted to people on this land. Feels Sacred & historical
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160
270 locals recommend
Special💛Second chances granted to people on this land. Feels Sacred & historical

Sightseeing

Sunsets & Star Gazing! It’s cold up there! It takes a while to get to the top. Bring food & drinks & warm clothes Stop at the observatory for 20 to 40 minutes for your body to acclimate to the altitude. 4x4 vehicle needed to go all the way to the top.
161 locals recommend
Mauna Kea
161 locals recommend
Sunsets & Star Gazing! It’s cold up there! It takes a while to get to the top. Bring food & drinks & warm clothes Stop at the observatory for 20 to 40 minutes for your body to acclimate to the altitude. 4x4 vehicle needed to go all the way to the top.
This hike is Possibly one of the best experiences you will have on the Big Island! Gorgeous! Unforgettable! Take food & water!!! take your time on this adventure🌈❤️🤙
201 locals recommend
Waipio Valley Lookout
201 locals recommend
This hike is Possibly one of the best experiences you will have on the Big Island! Gorgeous! Unforgettable! Take food & water!!! take your time on this adventure🌈❤️🤙
In Awe of this Majestic Wonderland!✨ Wear some mosquito repellent. Mint essential oil in your lotion is a great natural choice
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa Hwy
192 locals recommend
In Awe of this Majestic Wonderland!✨ Wear some mosquito repellent. Mint essential oil in your lotion is a great natural choice
Boat tours can provide an Amazing perspective!
9 locals recommend
Mauna Loa Volcano
9 locals recommend
Boat tours can provide an Amazing perspective!
Hike around an active Volcano! You can also take a boat or helicopter tour
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
880 locals recommend
Hike around an active Volcano! You can also take a boat or helicopter tour

Morning & daytime Adventures🐠✨

Snorkeling and other must does🤙✨
✨Be with Sea turtles while snorkeling 💜You can also Visit the City of Refuge on the adjoining property
114 locals recommend
Two Step
114 locals recommend
✨Be with Sea turtles while snorkeling 💜You can also Visit the City of Refuge on the adjoining property
Beautiful, Majestic & Energy boosting!
341 locals recommend
Akaka Falls State Park
875 Akaka Falls Rd
341 locals recommend
Beautiful, Majestic & Energy boosting!
Feel your True Spirit in this Breathtakingly Beautiful Environment!
337 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
337 locals recommend
Feel your True Spirit in this Breathtakingly Beautiful Environment!

Beaches✨

Private spots & excellent swimming This is my other favorite beach :) About 40 minutes away Take a yummy lunch - you won’t want to leave✨
109 locals recommend
Waialea Beach
Old Puako Road
109 locals recommend
Private spots & excellent swimming This is my other favorite beach :) About 40 minutes away Take a yummy lunch - you won’t want to leave✨
White Sand Beach - Softest Sand!
66 locals recommend
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
66 locals recommend
White Sand Beach - Softest Sand!
There is only 3 other Green Sand Beaches in the world! The green crystal gem is Olivine :) It's a 4 wheel drive ride after a certain point. Its a 2hr 3 mile walk/hike in, if you don't have a 4x4 There are locals waiting to drive visitors down for a price & it use to be about $20- Definitely worth the ride, even if you have a 4x4!
148 locals recommend
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
148 locals recommend
There is only 3 other Green Sand Beaches in the world! The green crystal gem is Olivine :) It's a 4 wheel drive ride after a certain point. Its a 2hr 3 mile walk/hike in, if you don't have a 4x4 There are locals waiting to drive visitors down for a price & it use to be about $20- Definitely worth the ride, even if you have a 4x4!
Black Sand Beach Sea Turtles are Always laying on this Beach! Its Beautiful! Theres a gift shop too :) There are tours for this location or just drive over & go for a walk & a dip:) You'll never forget it!
175 locals recommend
Punalu‘u Beach
175 locals recommend
Black Sand Beach Sea Turtles are Always laying on this Beach! Its Beautiful! Theres a gift shop too :) There are tours for this location or just drive over & go for a walk & a dip:) You'll never forget it!

Food scene

One of our Favorite Restaurants
127 locals recommend
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini Hwy
127 locals recommend
One of our Favorite Restaurants
The Shrimp & Grits are Awesome! Beautiful Ocean View! A Perfect Place for a Sunset Dinner
100 locals recommend
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i Dr
100 locals recommend
The Shrimp & Grits are Awesome! Beautiful Ocean View! A Perfect Place for a Sunset Dinner
Everything here is 5 Stars The Property, Ocean view & Food are Unforgettable
ULU Ocean Grill
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive
Everything here is 5 Stars The Property, Ocean view & Food are Unforgettable
One of my Favorite Sushi Restaurants Located within walking distance to Alii Drive
12 locals recommend
Shimaichi Sushi Kona
75-5742 Kuakini Hwy
12 locals recommend
One of my Favorite Sushi Restaurants Located within walking distance to Alii Drive
Relaxed environment Great BBQ & other delights
53 locals recommend
The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
53 locals recommend
Relaxed environment Great BBQ & other delights
Free Range Local Beef Fresh caught Ahi Burger Delicious Portabella mushroom Burger Quick Affordable & Delicious!
16 locals recommend
Ultimate Burger
74-5450 Makala Blvd
16 locals recommend
Free Range Local Beef Fresh caught Ahi Burger Delicious Portabella mushroom Burger Quick Affordable & Delicious!
They have Amazing Asian Mac Nut Slaw! Everything I order from this restaurant/use to be be cute food truck is Fantastic
Ohana Q
75-5742 Kuakini Highway
They have Amazing Asian Mac Nut Slaw! Everything I order from this restaurant/use to be be cute food truck is Fantastic
Yummy breakfast & coffee - veggie & gluten free
Kaya’s Kitchen
53-534 Kamehameha Highway
Yummy breakfast & coffee - veggie & gluten free
Great Deli Open Until 8PM
26 locals recommend
Island Gourmet Markets
69-201 Waikōloa Beach Drive
26 locals recommend
Great Deli Open Until 8PM
In case you need to grab some local treats on your way to the airport!
17 locals recommend
Kona Mountain Coffee
73-4038 Hulikoa Dr
17 locals recommend
In case you need to grab some local treats on your way to the airport!
A Cafe Favorite! Everything is Delicious! Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday
10 locals recommend
Caffe Florian
81-6637 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
10 locals recommend
A Cafe Favorite! Everything is Delicious! Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday

Luggage Storage

*Friendly & Convenient Luggage Storage Only $11 a day! *Great for when your in-between Vacation Rentals *It is closest to the airport, at approx. 8 mins, (4.3 mi) *808-796-3100
Great American Self Storage of Kailua Kona
74-5499 Loloku Street
*Friendly & Convenient Luggage Storage Only $11 a day! *Great for when your in-between Vacation Rentals *It is closest to the airport, at approx. 8 mins, (4.3 mi) *808-796-3100