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How Far is Kona to Hilo? | Roadtrip Options If you could fly over a flat map it’s about 56 miles (91 km) from downtown Kona to Downtown Hilo. This, however, is not possible with 2 massive 13,000 foot tall mountains looming between the 2 cities. So whether by air or by car, it’s a…

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Kona with the Best View Kona has plenty of nice outdoors but many restaurants don’t take full advantage with locations in strip malls or less desirable spots. Here we cover our favorite restaurants with a nice ambiance and a view. If you have a dog they are welcome but if not that’s…

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Kona with the Best Food, Hawaii While Kona restaurants are not exactly known for their culinary superiority there are a number of solid options and an even greater number of eateries with a solid ambience if you’re willing to forego food quality. Here we cover our favorite dog-friendly restaurants in Kona with…

How to Clean Snorkeling Gear When it comes to aquatic adventures one of the downsides is the gear. You have to buy it, put it on, drag it around, and then finally clean and maintain it. It’s a bit of a hassle but if you don’t take care of it the next time you pull…

Guide to Vegan Restaurants Kona, Hawaii Kona has a varied but somewhat limited restaurant variety. If you like Thai there are 5 different options but when it comes to vegan and vegetarian cuisine the options are a bit more limited. Here’s the current list of vegan restaurants Kona has.   Kona Vegan Restaurants Journey Cafe…

  The Absolute Best Restaurants Big Island, Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii is truly a big place. If you were to travel from the north end to the south end it would take over 2 1/2 hours! This means it’s important to search for restaurants based on your location. This guide will break down…

19 Kona Snorkel Tours FAQ’s Answered What is the most popular snorkel tour in Kona? Does Kona have good snorkeling? What is the best Snorkel Tour in Kona For Families? Is snorkeling better in Hilo or Kona? Is snorkeling better in Maui or Kona? Is snorkeling better in Oahu or Big Island? Is it better…

Best Kona Restaurants Highlighting the best Kona restaurants today. Things are always changing in the restaurant world. Menus change, management changes, and time weathers buildings and facilities. We strive to deliver the best up to date options in Kona cuisine. Here’s what we’ve been liking lately.   Best Kona Restaurant Categories Breakfast Lunch Dinner After…

Guide to Waikoloa Snorkeling on the Kohala Coast Big Island Some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii is on the Big Island of Hawaii’s western coast. Unfortunately most of it is not in the Waikoloa area. But there are a few gems nearby that can be pretty good on a calm day.  Puako is one…

The Complete Guide to Snorkeling UV Protection   One of the most overlooked factors when snorkeling in a tropical locale is the intensity of the sun. Have you ever had an amazing experience laying in the water watching fish and corals dance below only to discover hours later when you get home that your entire…

Does Kona Have Good Snorkeling?   Kona is known for a few things. Kona coffee, the Ironman World Championship and Kona Brew Company beer. But there’s something else that puts Kona on the map internationally and it’s not easily exportable or well advertised. Kona Snorkeling.     A couple enjoys the reefs on the Deluxe…

An Epic Day Begins With the Captain Cook Snorkel tour & Ends with the Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona Has Do you love the ocean? Is the sea calling you? Imagine immersing yourself in turquoise tropical waters, floating inches above a gorgeous reef with fish dancing below. This is an everyday occurrence on the…