Hawaiian Heavenly Waters’s Guidebook
Beaches
This palm-tree lined, shaded white-sand beach is a popular snorkeling & scuba spot with public showers & restrooms. It is walkable from the house, just south of here 300 feet away. Many tropical fish and marine life inhabit the area, including honu (sea turtles).
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Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadThis palm-tree lined, shaded white-sand beach is a popular snorkeling & scuba spot with public showers & restrooms. It is walkable from the house, just south of here 300 feet away. Many tropical fish and marine life inhabit the area, including honu (sea turtles).
Only a mile north of the home is one of longest white sand beaches on the island. It offers consistently good conditions for swimming, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling. Parking Fees - $5 for cars.
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Hapuna Beach
Only a mile north of the home is one of longest white sand beaches on the island. It offers consistently good conditions for swimming, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling. Parking Fees - $5 for cars.
This family beach north of us has good access to facilities and is great for sunbathing and low surf activities such as snorkeling.
Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Mauna Kea Beach DriveThis family beach north of us has good access to facilities and is great for sunbathing and low surf activities such as snorkeling.
Great beginner and intermediate snorkeling in front of the Mauna Lani Hotel. Park at the public parking lot and head over to this glorious beach.
Makaiwa Bay
Great beginner and intermediate snorkeling in front of the Mauna Lani Hotel. Park at the public parking lot and head over to this glorious beach.
Activities
The town of Puako is one of Hawaii's best kept secrets, known for the crystal clear blue waters with amazing snorkeling and diving conditions. The old town feel remains while only minutes from world-class golf, restaurants and beaches.
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Puako
The town of Puako is one of Hawaii's best kept secrets, known for the crystal clear blue waters with amazing snorkeling and diving conditions. The old town feel remains while only minutes from world-class golf, restaurants and beaches.
This trail rings the island and was the official “road” of the ancient Hawaiians. The trail is steeped in history and legend with many tales of Menehune mischief, but it would be worth walking just for the views. If you turn left out of the driveway, the Trail will take you to Hapuna Beach and then on to the Mauna Kea Hotel, making it a perfect 2-4 mile walk with the possibility to stop for the world’s best banana bread at the Mauna Kea brunch. If you turn right out of the driveway, the trail takes you to the beach and continues on into the quaint town of Puako. Details: https://www.nps.gov/alka/index.htm
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
73-4786 Kanalani StreetThis trail rings the island and was the official “road” of the ancient Hawaiians. The trail is steeped in history and legend with many tales of Menehune mischief, but it would be worth walking just for the views. If you turn left out of the driveway, the Trail will take you to Hapuna Beach and then on to the Mauna Kea Hotel, making it a perfect 2-4 mile walk with the possibility to stop for the world’s best banana bread at the Mauna Kea brunch. If you turn right out of the driveway, the trail takes you to the beach and continues on into the quaint town of Puako. Details: https://www.nps.gov/alka/index.htm
Snorkeling: Sea turtles, manta rays, corals - we have it all! Almost every morning before 9am, Wailea Bay offers spectacular snorkeling. The waters right in front of the house are filled with humahumanukanukaapua’a (Hawaiian state fish), yellow tangs, and urchins of so many colors it is impossible to count.
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Waialea Beach
Old Puako RoadSnorkeling: Sea turtles, manta rays, corals - we have it all! Almost every morning before 9am, Wailea Bay offers spectacular snorkeling. The waters right in front of the house are filled with humahumanukanukaapua’a (Hawaiian state fish), yellow tangs, and urchins of so many colors it is impossible to count.
The wet side of the island grows produce like you’ve never seen before. Green oranges that make the sweetest juice, avocados the size of cantaloupes, fruits with spikes and neon colors… The Big Island also plays host to skilled artisans who make everything from smoked coconut candy (perfect for topping on ceviche or as a vegan bacon-alternative), to caramel mac nut tarts, to custom knives with koa wood handles. Address: 75-5767 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona
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Kona Farmers Market
75-5767 Ali‘i DrThe wet side of the island grows produce like you’ve never seen before. Green oranges that make the sweetest juice, avocados the size of cantaloupes, fruits with spikes and neon colors… The Big Island also plays host to skilled artisans who make everything from smoked coconut candy (perfect for topping on ceviche or as a vegan bacon-alternative), to caramel mac nut tarts, to custom knives with koa wood handles. Address: 75-5767 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona
The oldest christian church in the Hawaiian islands. A nice historical stop.
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Mokuaikaua Church
75-5713 Ali‘i DrThe oldest christian church in the Hawaiian islands. A nice historical stop.
Food scene
A local institution - with a menu of Hawaiian comfort favorites. Order the Haupia pancakes and Kalua Hash. Address: 65-1290 Kawaihae Rd Waimea
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Hawaiian Style Cafe - Waimea
65-1290 Kawaihae RdA local institution - with a menu of Hawaiian comfort favorites. Order the Haupia pancakes and Kalua Hash. Address: 65-1290 Kawaihae Rd Waimea
This restaurant celebrates cooking from scratch with a focus on slow and low smoked brisket, pork, ribs and chicken. Pulled pork, fish tacos and chopped BBQ brisket are our favorites. Address: 64-957 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela
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The Fish And The Hog
64-957 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThis restaurant celebrates cooking from scratch with a focus on slow and low smoked brisket, pork, ribs and chicken. Pulled pork, fish tacos and chopped BBQ brisket are our favorites. Address: 64-957 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela
Head here for a special memorable dinner! Top dishes are the ponzu marinated mahi mahi and garlic macadamia nut rice. End the night with an order of the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Purse dessert. Address: 65-1227 Opelo Rd, Waimea
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Merriman's Big Island
65-1227 Opelo RdHead here for a special memorable dinner! Top dishes are the ponzu marinated mahi mahi and garlic macadamia nut rice. End the night with an order of the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Purse dessert. Address: 65-1227 Opelo Rd, Waimea
A casual coffee shop & cafe with beach views & sidewalk space goes from morning eggs to evening seafood. lunch and breakfast spot featuring eggs benedict and fish tacos.
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Island Lava Java Waikoloa
68-1845 Waikoloa RdA casual coffee shop & cafe with beach views & sidewalk space goes from morning eggs to evening seafood. lunch and breakfast spot featuring eggs benedict and fish tacos.
they advertise their daily catch on a chalkboard outside and go early to get the best selection of ahi, opakapaka (pink snapper), and ono (“ono” is Hawaiian for “delicious”). Address: 613659 Kawaihae-Mahukona Rd
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Hale I'a Da Fish House
613665 Kawaihae-Mahukona Rdthey advertise their daily catch on a chalkboard outside and go early to get the best selection of ahi, opakapaka (pink snapper), and ono (“ono” is Hawaiian for “delicious”). Address: 613659 Kawaihae-Mahukona Rd
Affordable happy hour and perfect place to watch the sunset in the area.
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Lava Lava Beach Club
420 Papaloa RdAffordable happy hour and perfect place to watch the sunset in the area.
Sightseeing
A lush, tropical walk through this beautiful park with fabulous waterfalls
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‘Akaka Falls
A lush, tropical walk through this beautiful park with fabulous waterfalls
The highest mountain in the world measured from it's base it is home to several observatories.
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Maunakea Observatories Support Services
177 Makaala StThe highest mountain in the world measured from it's base it is home to several observatories.