Kona is one of the most visited tourist destination sites in Big Island. There are several interesting places you can visit at Kona including Historic Kailua Village, Hulihee Palace, and Keauhou. Kona is well known for ocean recreational activities. Kohala Coast is located at the northwestern side of the Big Island. There is plenty of sunshine in Kohala Coast so many people like to sun basking at the beach. There are several beaches along the Kohala Coast including Hapuna Beach State Park, Mauna Kea Beach and etc. Most of the beaches at Kohala Coast are near to hotels. The Mauna Kea volcano is located near to the beaches.
The Keahole Airport is situated in the northern region of Kona. You can also find the Kailu Kona town in north Kona. The Honokohau Harbor is not far from the Keahole Airport. Many small boats depart from the Honokohau Harbor. The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament and Ironman Triathlon World Championship are held at Kailua Kona every year.
Tourists can visit the Hulihee Palace. Hulihee Palace is located in the middle of Ali I Drive and Kailua Bay. The rectangular shaped building consists of two stories. There is a basement and attic in the building. The building was made from rubble lava rock. The architecture style of the palace is influenced by the New England architecture. King Kalakaua had renovated the building before. During the renovation, the lava rock walls are replaced with stucco walls. Each storey of the building has three rooms. In the central room, there is a koa wood staircase. The doors, and decorative carving details are made from koa wood.
Tourists can visit the Kona fishing charter to fish for the Blue Marlin fishes. The largest Blue Marlin fish that is ever caught is caught at the Kona Coast. The fish weight over 1,300 pounds. You don’t have to go further into the sea to catch a Blue Marlin fish. You just need to stay at the shoreline to catch the Blue Marlin fish. Besides the Blue Marlin fish, there are other types of fishes you can catch at the fishing charter including Big Eye Tuna, Barracuda, Sharks, Spearfish and etc. Every year, the Kona Sport Fishing Tournament will be held. The Kona Sport Fishing Tournament is held in between July and August. If you want to go fishing in Kona, you can rent a fishing charter. You don’t need to bring any equipment such as fishing gear, ice chest and etc. This is because the fishing charter has all the equipments you need. If you want, you can bring your own food and drinks.
