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Kailua-Kona On The Big Island Of Hawaii

By: Lena Hellsten

Kailua-Kona is a city on the west coast of the Big Island that is the main point for tourists to visit. Most visitors that go to the Big Island stay at the west side because of the climate. Here it doesn't rain very much and there's less wind than on the east side.

There are lots of beaches to choose from with powdery white sand and the ocean is calmer in contrast to the rest of the island. The city and its surrounding area offers a lot of beauty and all you can wish for to rejuvenate yourself.

Kona is a relaxed and calm city, located at the foot of Hualalai volcano. This city has a lot to offer for its visitors; a good amount of hotels and vacation rentals, bars and restaurants and a lot of interesting historical sites, making it the perfect destination for your holiday.

Kona is an ancient city and in the early years it was home to numerous Hawaiian kings. When the missionaries came in the 19th century, the expansion continued, with a lot of churches and houses being built. They also turned Kona into the main seaport of the Big Island. In the middle of the sea you find Kailua Pier which gives you a good view over the whole area. This is also a perfect spot to watch the sunset from.

If you like to spend some of your time at a calm beach with white sand, you don't have to go further than to the side of the pier. Kamakahonu Beach is great for swimming and snorkeling and there are also some canoe rentals available here.

The main street in the city is called Ali'i Drive, and by strolling along this street you get to see the oceanfront part of the city. Along this street is where most things are happening; a lot of restaurants is located here as well as little shops and hotels.

A lot of people make Kona into their main location at their Big Island stay; it's only a short ride from the airport and it's easy to find daily trips and activities from here. Many boat cruising companies starts off from here and you can do hiking or horse-back riding on the surrounding area

Kona is the great place to have as a base for your Big Island vacation. Enjoy your stay here with its perfect mixture of modern and ancient.

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Are you planning a trip to Hawaii? If you're curious about Big Island Travel be sure to check out Hawaii Explorer, a blog with heaps of travel info on Hawaii.

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