More properly known as Kailua-Kona, the island´s other major population center besides Kona, with a population of around 20,000, is located on the drier end of the island, on its west coast. It was founded at the end of the 18th century and was the first capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Today it´s the hub of most of the island´s tourism, with plenty of shopping, dining, places to stay, and nightlife. Attractions include former royal residences Kamakahonu and Hulihe´e Palace, the Historic Kona Inn, and Mokuaikaua Church, the state´s oldest Christian house of worship, dating back to 1820. Neaby you´ll find fantastic beaches, adventure/activities including whale wathing, and of course tours of plantations producing the famous Kona coffee, such as Kona Coffee Living History Farm.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Lowest Flight Fares´ post 10 of the Best Places to See and Things to Do on Hawaii´s Big Island.
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