This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Kailua-Kona.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA, is located on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This area is also known as Kailua and Kona separately. It has pristine beaches, Hawaii's oldest church, and lots of brewing for both Kona coffee and Kona brewing.
Hostels in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA, will celebrate all that this area has to offer. Expect Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA hostels to be beach focused and vacation style. If you want to travel outside of the Kailua-Kona area, there are other hostels elsewhere to stay on your road trip around Big Island. Renting a car is recommended, but biking is also an option.
Kona has become well known because of the beverage products made here. Perhaps the most famous is Kona coffee, which is made of a unique variety of coffee bean. You can even take a tour of Kona coffee plantation. You can also visit Kona Brewing Company, known for their Hawaiian-inspired beers.
For beaches, you'll want to be sure to go to Magic Sands Beach, which is just south of the main part of town. Also check out Kealekekua Bay, Honis Beach, Old Airport Beach, and Honokohau Harbor. Hawaii in general is a calm, relaxed destination, so you can easily spend your days laying in a hammock or on the beach. There is plenty of hiking for active travelers as well -- try the Captain Cook Trail. You can even hike over hardened lava fields!
Also, enjoy the typical Hawaiian tourist activities in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA. You can attend a luau, go snorkeling, ride in a boat, and explore the rainforest-like flora. You'll definitely want to bring a camera (preferably a waterproof one) for all the natural beauty you're going to see!
If you're looking for a beautiful, exotic-type destination with attractions that encourage both relaxation and adventure, a hostel in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA, is the place for you!
Written by local enthusiast for Kailua-Kona hostels
Jessica Lippe