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