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