| Hawaii's Big Island region of Kona offers travelers a | | | | swimming, snorkeling, and diving. This is where the |
| place of scenic beauty and relaxation during their | | | | famous British Captain James Cook died in 1779. |
| Hawaiian vacation. With its exotic beach resorts and | | | | There's a little town called Captain Cook, located on |
| bays, fishing villages, rainforests, and plantations, | | | | the bay, where visitors can see a monument for the |
| Kona invites visitors from around the world to settle | | | | captain and explore other historic sites. Further south |
| in and soak up the charm of this quaint Hawaiian | | | | in Kona are the scenic rainforests and another fishing |
| paradise. | | | | village called Miloli'i. |
| The main town in north Kona is Kailua-Kona, which is | | | | Activities in Kona |
| a busy fishing village with a popular harbor that | | | | Visitors can enjoy a number of activities in Kona such |
| attracts charter boats, tourists, and commercial | | | | as deep sea fishing, watching dolphins and whales, |
| fishermen from all around. The village's waterfront | | | | hiking on mountain trails, and more. Kona offers a |
| has a popular shopping strip which includes | | | | variety of shops and restaurants as well as delicious |
| restaurants, shops, hotels, and historical sites. One | | | | coffee varieties that are grown and harvested right |
| can also tour the Hulihe'e Palace, which was built in | | | | on the island! For the outdoor lover, there are hiking |
| 1838 as a resort for Hawaiian royalty. | | | | or biking trails to gorgeous waterfalls and volcanoes. |
| The town hosts two major sporting events each | | | | Those who want to stay dry while relaxing at sea |
| year - the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament | | | | can take a Kona boat cruise or glass-bottom boat |
| and the Ironman Triathalon. | | | | cruise. |
| Other Regions in North Kona | | | | Kona Accommodations |
| Also in north Kona are the coffee regions such as | | | | Kona offers a variety of lodging options to fit |
| Honalo, Holualoa, and Kainaliu. The Holualoa Village is a | | | | anyone's budget. Here are just a few hotels in the |
| popular arts and crafts center. To the south is the | | | | area: Kona Seaside Hotel, King Kamehameha's Beach |
| Magic Sands Beach, also called the Disappearing Sands | | | | Hotel, Royal Kona Resort, Castle Kona Bali Kai |
| Beach, which disappears when the waves come in | | | | (Condominium Resort), Kona Coast Resort, Luana |
| winter. You can go swimming and bodysurfing in | | | | Inn, and Holua Resort at the Mauna Loa Village. |
| summer. Or, you can hand-feed reef fish or go | | | | If you're looking for slow-paced fun and relaxation, |
| snorkeling in Kahalu'u. | | | | be sure to book your next trip to Hawaii on the Big |
| Other Places to Visit in Kona | | | | Island's beautiful region of Kona! |
| The Kealakekua Bay is another popular place for | | | | |