Is Kona Hawaii worth visiting?
If you only have 4-5 days, perhaps spent 1 day in Hilo and the rest of your time on Kona or Volcanoes National Park. Kona and Hilo are both worth visiting – just adjust your schedule based on whether you prefer beaches and upscale shops or rainforests and history. You can’t go wrong with either destination!
What should I do on the first day of Kona?
- Day 1: Kona and the Beach. Start your trip by picking up your rental car from one of the car rental offices at the Kona Airport.
- Day 2: Ocean Views and Adventures.
- Day 3: Volcano Village and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- Day 4: Jungle and lava fields.
- Day 5: Hilo and the Wailuku River.
- Day 6: The Hamakua Coast.
How many days should I spend in Kona?
1. How many days do you need for the Big Island? At least five days. As the largest Hawaiian island, you’ll definitely want time for beaches and snorkeling on the Kona side and waterfalls and rain forest on the Hilo side with a stop at Volcanos National Park.
How long does it take to drive around Kona island?
To circle the entire Big Island takes almost 6 hours, if you include a loop through North Kohala. When driving between Hilo and Kailua-Kona, you might consider taking the north scenic coast route in one direction and the Saddle Road route between the mountains coming back!
What is the best time of year to visit the Big Island of Hawaii?
The best time to visit Hawaii’s Big Island is between September and November. That’s when the island’s generally reasonable room rates take the most significant plunge.
Does Kona have a downtown?
Downtown Kona is a one mile stretch in Kailua-Kona along Aliʻi Drive starting at Palani Rd on the north and ending at Kahakai Rd on the south providing great views of Kailua and Ōneo Bays.
Is there Uber in Kona Hawaii?
The Uber ride sharing service is available throughout the island and services both international airports on the Big Island with designated pick up locations at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).
What are flip flops called in Hawaii?
slippahs
Here in Hawaii, we don’t call them flip-flops, thongs, zoris or jandals. No, they’re slippers, or slippahs. We wear them at all times and for every occasion. Whether we’re headed out to a fancy dinner, around the corner to the grocery store, or to the beach, slippers are usually on our feet.
How far is volcano from Kona?
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is located on the island of Hawai’i. From Kailua-Kona: 95 miles southeast on Highway 11 (2 to 2.5 hour drive), or 125 miles through Waimea and Hilo via highways 19 and 11 (2.5 to 3 hours).
What is there to do in Kona Hawaii?
Hit The Beach. You’re in Hawaii,after all.
What is there to do in Kona?
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What to see in Kona Hawaii?
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What to do on Kona?
Visit Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park covers much of the central and southern parts of Hawaii island.