Usually referred to just as Kona, the island´s other major population center (above, pop. 20,000) is located on the drier end of Hawai´i, on its west coast, 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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