Kailua Kona

A September 2004 trip to Kona by rleaf

Place of RefugeMore Photos

We visited Kailua-Kona and stayed at the Mauna Loa by the Sea Resort. The resort is very nice, comfortable, and well maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definately stay there again. We went SCUBA Diving with Jacks Diving Locker and had a great time.

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Mauna Loa Village by the SeaBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Muana Loa by the Sea"

Mauna Loa by the Sea
Excellent accomodations. Clean and comfortable. Very nice and helpful staff. There are several swimming pools on the property and several BBQ's. There is a nice supermarket and shopping center nearby. The ocean is just down the hill a short walk. Most of the units have a view of the golf course fairways.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Mauna Loa Village by the Sea
78-7190 Kaleiopapa Road Kona, Hawaii
(808) 322-3466

Huggo's on the RocksBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Huggo's"

Excellent food and service. Fresh fish, great salads, and outstanding macadamia nut pie. The restaurant is right on the beach, so you have a great view of the beautiful sunsets.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Huggo's on the Rocks
75-5828 Kahakai Road Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 329-1493

Great pizza and salad. The beer is brewed on site and is excellent. The service was friendly and prompt. They have T-shirts for sale. Try the wheat beer!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Kona Brewing Company
75-5629 Kuakini Highway Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 334-2739

Jameson's By the SeaBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Jameson's By the Sea - Kona"

The service we had was not very good. The food was OK, but when you consider the price, it was not worth it. Other restaurants are better choices. They put sauces on almost all of their dishes, so if you are looking for "healthy" dishes, you might not like their menu, which does not have many choices.
  • Member Rating 2 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Jameson's By the Sea
77-6452 Alii Drive Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 329-3195

Merriman's Market CafeBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Merriman's"

We had lunch on our way to Hilo. The food is fresh, tasty and nicely presented. The service was execllent, and the value was outstanding. Overall, it was well worth stopping here to have lunch.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Merriman's Market Cafe
250 Waikoloa Beach Drive Kona, Hawaii 96743
(808) 866-1700

Great service, good food. The restaurant is right on the water, so the atmosphere is great. There is a nice view of the sunset. They DO have more on the menu than shrimp.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Bubba Gump's Shrimp Company
75-5776 Alii Drive Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 331-8442

Jacks Diving LockerBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Jacks Diving Locker
We went on a boat SCUBA diving trip with Jack's Diving locker. The staff was very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. The water was calm, clear and 86 degrees. The dive guide took digital photos of the fish and divers, which was available for purchase at the end of the day. This is a first rate dive operation, and I will go diving with them next time I am in town.

Rental gear is avaialble, however I had my own gear and did not need to rent anything, since tanks and weights were included in the boat trip. They provided lunch and drinks for all divers, and were able to provide vegetarian meals for those who wanted them.

  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Jacks Diving Locker
Coconut Grove Shopping Center - Alii Drive Kona, Hawaii

Snorkeling (General)Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Snorkeling"

Place of Refuge
Easy beach entry either from lava rock or sandy beach near the boat launch ramp. We saw lots of fish, eels, and sea turtles. There is a nice reef and better visibility further away from shore and to the left. Lots of fun and easy!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by rleaf on September 23, 2004

Snorkeling (General)
Kona, Hawaii

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