Dusty And Julie’s Guidebook
Food Near the Condo
This is our list of recommendations for food within walking distance (~0.5 miles or less) of the condo. See our digital house manual for other recommendations in town and around the island.
Popular brewery and restaurant. You may have seen some of their beers on other islands or even the mainland.
226 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlPopular brewery and restaurant. You may have seen some of their beers on other islands or even the mainland.
Krua Thai Cuisine
75-5705 Kuakini HwyNice ambiance and good Thai food. Try their fried ice cream!
Their flavors are made in house from organic fruit. So good! We like it best with ice cream and the snow cap.
24 locals recommend
One Aloha Shave Ice Co.
75-5711 Kuakini HwyTheir flavors are made in house from organic fruit. So good! We like it best with ice cream and the snow cap.
Kona Coffee & Tea
74-5588 Palani RdA good local Kona Coffee shop.
Self-described as "Island-style Mexican Food". We like everything we've tried here except for the BBQ Jackfruit. Good smoothies with fresh fruit.
26 locals recommend
Loko Wraps
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwySelf-described as "Island-style Mexican Food". We like everything we've tried here except for the BBQ Jackfruit. Good smoothies with fresh fruit.
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai PlPopular place for seafood and poke.
Huggo's
75-5828 Kahakai RdGood food right on the water.
We can't get enough of this place! So good.
27 locals recommend
Gypsea Gelato Kailua-Kona Coconut Grove Marketplace
75-5809 Ali‘i DrWe can't get enough of this place! So good.
808 Grindz Cafe
75-5660 Kopiko StGood local-style food.
Sushi Shiono
75-5799 Ali‘i DrSites of Interest Near the Condo
Places you can walk to from our condo. See our digital house manual for lots more places to go in Kona and on the Big Island.
About a 5 min walk from the condo. The water is almost always calm wading/swimming. Kayaks and paddle boards are available to be rented at the beach here.
These are the grounds from which King Kamehameha ruled the entire Hawaiian Kingdom after his conquest of the islands was complete. There is a display of Hawaiian artifacts and history inside the King Kamehameha hotel for those interested.
20 locals recommend
Kamakahonu Beach
About a 5 min walk from the condo. The water is almost always calm wading/swimming. Kayaks and paddle boards are available to be rented at the beach here.
These are the grounds from which King Kamehameha ruled the entire Hawaiian Kingdom after his conquest of the islands was complete. There is a display of Hawaiian artifacts and history inside the King Kamehameha hotel for those interested.
Great ocean swimming and snorkeling along the Ironman swim course. Follow the buoys and other swimmers. Best in the mornings. Dolphins are sometimes out here. Get in the water from the small patch of sand to the left of the pier.
19 locals recommend
Kailua Pier
Kaahumanu PlaceGreat ocean swimming and snorkeling along the Ironman swim course. Follow the buoys and other swimmers. Best in the mornings. Dolphins are sometimes out here. Get in the water from the small patch of sand to the left of the pier.
Former vacation home for Hawaiian Royalty. Now a Hawaiian history museum that showcases some interesting artifacts.
67 locals recommend
Hulihe'e Palace
Former vacation home for Hawaiian Royalty. Now a Hawaiian history museum that showcases some interesting artifacts.
Mokuaikaua Church
75-5713 Ali‘i DrHawaii's oldest Christian church, built in 1820.
About a mile walk from our condo. Sandy beach with a well-protected tide pool for swimming. Nice shoreline walks to the north or south.
10 locals recommend
Keike Beach (Queen's Bath)
About a mile walk from our condo. Sandy beach with a well-protected tide pool for swimming. Nice shoreline walks to the north or south.
Kona Farmers Market
75-5767 Ali‘i DrLots more here than just produce.