The Hawaiian City of Kailua-Kona

The Hawaiian City Of Kailua-Kona

by Lena Hellsten

Most people that are visiting the Big Island of Hawaii stay
at the west side of the island, mainly because of the great
climate there, with less rain and wind than on the east
side. Kailua-Kona is the most popular city in the west for
tourists.

There are lots of beaches to choose from with powdery white
sand and the ocean is calmer in contrast to the rest of the
island. The city and its surrounding area offers a lot of
beauty and all you can wish for to rejuvenate yourself.

Kona is a relaxed and calm city, located at the foot of
Hualalai volcano. This city has a lot to offer for its
visitors; a good amount of hotels and vacation rentals, bars
and restaurants and a lot of interesting historical sites,
making it the perfect destination for your holiday.

The city is ancient and a lot of the Hawaiian kings made it
into their home. Later the missionaries turned this place
into a seaport and built a lot of churches and houses here.
The Kailua Pier is located in the middle of the city and is
a must see. From this spot you have a good view over the
whole area and to watch the sunset from the pier is a
wonderful experience! Kona offers amazing sunsets almost
every evening.

Just at the side of the pier you find Kamakahonu Beach. Here
you can spend your day, relaxing in the sun on the white
sand and swimming in the calm water. The beach is not too
busy, but you can still find some beach activities. The
water is great for snorkeling and there are canoe rentals.

The main street in the city is called Ali'i Drive, and by
strolling along this street you get to see the oceanfront
part of the city. Along this street is where most things are
happening; a lot of restaurants is located here as well as
little shops and hotels.

A lot of people make Kona into their main location at their
Big Island stay; it's only a short ride from the airport and
it's easy to find daily trips and activities from here. Many
boat cruising companies starts off from here and you can do
hiking or horse-back riding on the surrounding area

Kona is the great place to have as a base for your Big
Island vacation. Enjoy your stay here with its perfect
mixture of modern and ancient.

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