| Located in the Big Island of Hawaii, Kailua Kona is an ideal vacation spot for sea-lovers. Kailua Kona is a tourist hub offering spectacular beaches, attractions, and activities. Spend your vacation exploring Kailua-Kona's historical and cultural attractions, enjoy water sports like; snorkeling and scuba diving or just relax on the sparkling beaches. Kailua-Kona is also home to the annual Kona Marathon and Family Fun Run, a sporting event for runners of all ages and skill levels that takes place along the scenic coast of Hawaii. The Ali'i Drive runs along the oceanfront weaving from Kailua Pier all the way south to Keauhou Bay. Every year thousands of visitors throng to shops, restaurants, curio stores, sidewalk cafes, art galleries, and souvenir stands, scattered throughout.
Other interesting sights include; Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park; King Kamehameha's compound, Kamakahonu, and reconstructed temple. While strolling through town, take the time to enjoy the wonderful Kona sunsets. With no tall skyscrapers or towering hotels, the view of the ocean and the sunsets are natural and unspoiled. Spend a day shopping at outdoor scenic shopping venues, and open-air markets or savor the native food at one of the seaside restaurants, the city has plenty of things to do!
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