There is lots of space on the lanai, ample parking, 3 pools, 3 dumpsters - you never feel squeezed in. The location is walking friendly. If you want to go into town we are at mile marker 6 , kind of a long walk but the Keauhou shopping center is 2 blocks away and everything you need is there. You can walk to Keauhou Bay about 1/4 mile down the road rent paddle boards, go kayaking, catch a charter, or just sit at the little café and watch the boats. There are lots of shady spots to sit and watch all the action. Walk over to the Sheraton and watch the Manta Rays at night from the Manta Bar or during the day walk out on their lava cliffs and check out the big waves.
If you have never been to Kona don't panic. When you land at the airport you may think you're on the moon. Not really the Hawaii most people have in mind.... You have to find the hidden spots and the perfect beaches with very few people around...
Erin's Top 10 things to do:
Surfing!!! Lots of local beaches and if you need lessons check out the boys right across from the beach at Kahaluu
Kua Bay Beach right across from the Veteran's Memorial
Magics Sands Beach, mile 4 Alii Drive is fun when it is not too crowded
Take the kids to the Hilton in Waikoloa, sneak in the pool, ride boats, see the dolphins
Drive down to the Place of Refuge about 20 min. south
Go to "Two Step" for the best snorkeling right next to Place of Refuge.
Get a Pizza at Bianelli's in the Keauhou Shopping Center
Have sundown Mai Thai and rice paper ahi at the Kona Inn sit at the bar. The calamari sandwich is amazing also.
Get all your fresh ahi and poke from the Poke Shack mile 3 on Alii Drive
Quinn's has great fish and chips - sit at the bar
Lava Java has incredible cinnamon pullaparts - share portions are huge
The Manta night snorkel is a must!! Check out our friend Bryan for your experience. He does a great job!
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