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Visit Kailua-Kona Hawaii
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.

In and around Kona there are lots of beaches, where gentle waves are breaking softly onto the white, soft sand. The nature around Kona is amazingly beautiful and gives you opportunities to get into a peaceful state of mind.

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 a historical town. A lot of the Hawaiian kings made Kona their home, probably because of the great location and the climate. The missionaries made later Kona into a seaport with a lot of houses and churches being built. Kailua Pier is found in the middle of the city and is the place to be at sunset. Here you can experience amazing sunsets and also have a good view of the area.

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.

Have fun exploring this city, with its great mixture of modern and ancient. It's the perfect spot for a relaxed yet active Hawaii vacation.

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Last update by Lena Hellsten, Saturday, August 30th 2008

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