Top rated Tourist Attractions in Kailua-Kona, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Tourist Attractions in Kailua-Kona

Experience the best that Kailua-Kona has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 23 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary

Nature preserve

👍👍 If you want to an experience unlike any other, visiting Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary when you visit the Big Island is a MUST! 15 minutes from the airport and you are immersed in an Avatar-like world from Norman and his family who have spent decades creating this magical oasis. My partner and I had a...

4.90 (421 reviews) (~8.83 km from centre)

Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

State park

Landscaped terrain suitable for swimming, bodysurfing & picnicking also has lifeguard services.

4.80 (5.1K reviews) (~42.9 km from centre)

Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)

Beach

👍👍 This beach was really enjoyable. It's great for boogie boarding but we were just in the water jumping with the waves which is just as fun. the parking lot is decent sized, I'd say at least 20 spots but you can park further away and walk in. We got there around 3 pm when people were leaving and got a...

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~18.96 km from centre)

St. Michael The Archangel Church

Catholic church

👍👍 The history & Mission of St. Michael the Archangel was founded at the time of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi on our beautiful church grounds just a short walk away from Huliheʻe Royal Palace. The priests of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary established our faith community on July 5, 1...

4.80 (292 reviews) (~0.62 km from centre)

Sunlight On Water

Boat tour agency

👍👍 What a great show these Manta Rays put on right in front of our eyes! They circled and flipped just inches away from your face, and they have big mouth. It is definitely a great experience. The crew were very friendly and gave very clear guidance and reminders. It's a fun tour.

4.80 (267 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Historical place

Archaeological park featuring burial grounds offers self-guided tours of reconstructed villages.

4.70 (5.1K reviews) (~27.55 km from centre)

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park

Historical place

Ruins of early fish ponds & petroglyphs still remain in this historic beachside wildlife refuge.

4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~4.97 km from centre)

Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation

Tourist attraction

Revered bean-to-cup Kona coffee grower plantation site with roasting plant tours.

4.70 (794 reviews) (~8.71 km from centre)

St Benedict Catholic Church

Catholic church

Gothic-style cathedral from the late 1800s, named 'The Painted Church' for its biblical murals.

4.70 (765 reviews) (~25.46 km from centre)

Kahalu’u Beach Park

Park

Small beach & reef with generally calm water, making it a popular place to snorkel.

4.60 (3.7K reviews) (~7.46 km from centre)

Kekaha Kai State Beach

Public beach

This park features a sandy beach & a 4.5-mile trail that leads to a scenic view of the coastline.

4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~16.39 km from centre)

Kailua Pier

Tourist attraction

Raised platform next to a beach hosting large & small boats, local events & tournaments.

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~0.2 km from centre)

Kiholo Bay

Tourist attraction

This remote, protected bay features a pebble beach & marine life, such as green sea turtles.

4.60 (450 reviews) (~25.21 km from centre)

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark

Historical landmark

1970s reconstruction of the residence of King Kamehameha I at the the King Kamehameha Hotel.

4.60 (198 reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)

Magic Sands Beach Park

Public beach

Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline, offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing.

4.50 (4.2K reviews) (~5.71 km from centre)

Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area

Park

Scenic beach for surfing, spear fishing & swimming, with picnic areas & a jogging path.

4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~1.29 km from centre)

Ultimate Burger

Hamburger restaurant

Casual spot offering made-to-order grass-fed beef burgers, fresh-cut fries, beer & tea.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.7K reviews) (~1.4 km from centre)

Ocean Rider Inc

Aquaculture farm

Guided tours of a marine farm & seahorse aquariums, led by experts in conservation.

4.50 (726 reviews) (~11.18 km from centre)

Hulihe‘e Palace

History museum

Hawaiian royalty summer home-turned-museum showcasing koa wood furniture, quilts & cultural events.

4.40 (600 reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)

Honl’s Beach

Beach

👍👍 Awesome, small more Laval's beach that rarely had heavy crowds. Water is pretty rocky, and not s great place to swim (although you can). But it's quiet, gets nice sun, and have sole cool views of lava rock and the water is really clear. Usually parking available on side of the road as well.

4.40 (470 reviews) (~1.55 km from centre)

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Top rated Tourist Attractions in Kailua-Kona, United States