Guidebook for Kealakekua
Food Scene
Gypsea Gelato
79-7491 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGreat gelato & pastries!
Loko Wraps
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyTerrific local-flavored tacos, burritos & torta sandwiches.
Excellent hand-crafted pastas in a romantic environment.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Mi's Waterfront Bistro
75-5770 Ali‘i DrExcellent hand-crafted pastas in a romantic environment.
Cafe bursting with local dishes & pies. The eggs benedict on sweet corn muffins with kalua pork is possibly THE best breakfast I've ever eaten!
Mahina Cafe
82-6123 Mamalahoa HwyCafe bursting with local dishes & pies. The eggs benedict on sweet corn muffins with kalua pork is possibly THE best breakfast I've ever eaten!
Amazing local grinds (sandwiches) at great prices, beer & a very friendly staff.
38 moradores locais recomendam
Rebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt RdAmazing local grinds (sandwiches) at great prices, beer & a very friendly staff.
Really good burgers, plenty of beer on tap, a fun environment & a tree growing through the restaurant floor.... what more could you ask for?
45 moradores locais recomendam
Annie's Island Fresh Burgers
79-7460 Hawaiʻi Belt RdReally good burgers, plenty of beer on tap, a fun environment & a tree growing through the restaurant floor.... what more could you ask for?
Best local pizza & garlic knots (Mondays only) on the island. Order the New Yorker or 3 Stooges, you won't be disappointed!
12 moradores locais recomendam
Big Island Pizza Napoletana
73-5618 Maiau StBest local pizza & garlic knots (Mondays only) on the island. Order the New Yorker or 3 Stooges, you won't be disappointed!
Cheap tacos & burritos, great tasting too. They accept cash only.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Killer Tacos
74-5483 Kaiwi StreetCheap tacos & burritos, great tasting too. They accept cash only.
Hands down the best BBQ on the island! (From a Kansas City native who knows a thing or 2 about cooking out).
20 moradores locais recomendam
Big Jake's Island B-B-Q
83-5308 Mamalahoa HwyHands down the best BBQ on the island! (From a Kansas City native who knows a thing or 2 about cooking out).
Sightseeing
1/2 mile stretch of gorgeous sand, small waves and fun times!
241 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Hapuna
1/2 mile stretch of gorgeous sand, small waves and fun times!
Locally known as Kua Bay Beach, when you turn the corner on the road to the beach & see the water for the 1st time.... you'll know why we recommend it. Waves can be a bit unpredictable here, be safe!
66 moradores locais recomendam
Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Locally known as Kua Bay Beach, when you turn the corner on the road to the beach & see the water for the 1st time.... you'll know why we recommend it. Waves can be a bit unpredictable here, be safe!
If you're looking for a "real, local-family feel" beach, this is the place! 15 minutes away & the hottest sand we've ever been on when it's sunny.
84 moradores locais recomendam
Parque da Praia de Ho'okena
86-4322 Mamalahoa HwyIf you're looking for a "real, local-family feel" beach, this is the place! 15 minutes away & the hottest sand we've ever been on when it's sunny.
Sugar-white sands, beautiful area, good water-frolicking. Parking passes go quick, so get there by 10am.
70 moradores locais recomendam
Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach
Sugar-white sands, beautiful area, good water-frolicking. Parking passes go quick, so get there by 10am.
Shopping
Great shopping, restaurants, local arts & crafts all along Alii Drive from here south.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Kailua Bay
Great shopping, restaurants, local arts & crafts all along Alii Drive from here south.
It's a run-of-the-mill antique store with a surprise: Tropical Dreams Ice Cream, best on the island! The choco-coconut mac nut is our favorite, & the ginger is a treat for those seeking "different".
Discovery Antiques and Ice Cream
81-6593 Mamalahoa HwyIt's a run-of-the-mill antique store with a surprise: Tropical Dreams Ice Cream, best on the island! The choco-coconut mac nut is our favorite, & the ginger is a treat for those seeking "different".