Pompo's Big Island Guidebook
Snorkel and Swim
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveAwesome snorkeling with lots of sea life!
Botanical Garden
These gardens are incredibly beautiful! A collection of exotic plants from around the world. A lot of walking is involved here and it sometimes rains. Well worth the 2+ hour drive from Kona. For garden, plant and flower enthusiasts it’s a MUST-SEE!
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyFood scene
This is the BEST gelato on the island!!
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace
75-5809 Ali‘i DrThis is the BEST gelato on the island!!
The format of this restaurant has changed; still a great view, but more of a self-service place where you order at the register, then pick up food on trays at a window. Full bar.
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i DrThe format of this restaurant has changed; still a great view, but more of a self-service place where you order at the register, then pick up food on trays at a window. Full bar.
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlAlways popular
Foster's Kitchen
75-5805 Ali‘i DrGood food and nice views.
If you’re headed south from Kona on the main highway, this is a great place to stop for a delicious plate of food!
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt RdIf you’re headed south from Kona on the main highway, this is a great place to stop for a delicious plate of food!
Great poke and fish! New location with more outdoor seating.
154 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlGreat poke and fish! New location with more outdoor seating.
Bar food: burgers, fries, sandwiches, pizza, beer. Food is good, if that’s what you’re looking for. This place can get noisy, though.
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrBar food: burgers, fries, sandwiches, pizza, beer. Food is good, if that’s what you’re looking for. This place can get noisy, though.
Very good food and service. Away from the maddening crowd.
127 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Kona
75-5995 Kuakini HwyVery good food and service. Away from the maddening crowd.
Excellent coffee from family owned plantation. Start your day here!
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kona Coffee & Tea
74-5588 Palani RdExcellent coffee from family owned plantation. Start your day here!
Coffee Plantations
Great place to visit for coffee sampling and views!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm
75-5476 Mamalahoa HwyGreat place to visit for coffee sampling and views!
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
Nice drive and great coffee!
Island Honey
Help save Big Island bees!
Big Island Bees
82-1140 Meli RdVery informative tour about bees and beekeeping.
Sightseeing
Pretty place to see waterfalls. Please do not go when it’s raining, though. Area floods during heavy rainfall.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
‘Akaka Falls
Pretty place to see waterfalls. Please do not go when it’s raining, though. Area floods during heavy rainfall.
One hundred year old Hawaiian church with beautiful ocean vistas.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St Benedict Catholic Church
84-5140 Painted Church RdOne hundred year old Hawaiian church with beautiful ocean vistas.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The one and only!
Terrific sightseeing from the skies over Big Island!
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
68-690 Waikoloa RdTerrific sightseeing from the skies over Big Island!
Charming little town with nice gift shops and a couple eateries. Drive up there is really pretty!
88 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hawi
Charming little town with nice gift shops and a couple eateries. Drive up there is really pretty!
Hiking
Great place to hike. Bring bottled water since it gets hot!
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Great place to hike. Bring bottled water since it gets hot!
Pololu Valley
Excellent views and hiking!