Best 134 things to do in Kailua Kona, HI

Snorkel Kohala Coast reefs on a fast, comfortable powerboat with gear and crew support

Cruise the Kohala Coast aboard a luxury powerboat for golden-hour views and seasonal wildlife

Snorkel vibrant reefs and relax with drinks on a 2-hour Kohala Coast catamaran

Stargaze with an astronomer, then watch sunrise from Mauna Kea’s summit

Tour Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, then visit a cacao farm and waterfall tasting

Hike Hakalau Forest Reserve with a private bird-tracking guide

Hike Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with a certified guide and explore a private lava tube

Weekly water gear rental with size options

Get 1:1 surf coaching at Kahalu’u Bay with a certified lifeguard instructor

Surf as a private group with a certified lifeguard coach at Kahalu’u Bay

Relax on a Mauna Kea coast cruise with Hawaiian history and marine-life viewing

Ride in comfort from North Hawai‘i resorts to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Private Big Island day tour with waterfalls, gardens, and local food

Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and end with a three-course dinner

Private full-day Big Island tour with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and meals included

Ride in comfort from North Hawaiʻi to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in half a day

Fly over Kilauea and Big Island waterfalls on a private 2-hour helicopter tour

Two-day combo: rainforest waterfalls tour plus manta ray night snorkel

Learn the seed-to-cup process, sip unlimited Kona coffee samples, and explore scenic groves in just one hour.

Roast your own Kona coffee over an open flame in 45 minutes

Brew Kona coffee with a small-group workshop and guided tastings

Rent snorkel gear, boards, and beach essentials for your Big Island days

Paint on an ocean-view lanai with coffee and a local artist

Family-friendly Kona Coast whale watching (December–March)