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The destinations that boast the lofty claim that they offer something for every traveler are plentiful. Kona on Big Island successfully asserts its position as an island locale with a myriad of sights for every interest. Multiple national historical parks make Kona sightseeing about history through adventure, art and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
Planning a trip to the Big Island? Check out our Kona vacation rentals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hawaii Volcanoes National Park<\/strong> Kailua Village<\/strong> Stay in one of our nearby Kailua Kona vacation rentals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kona\u2019s\u00a0coffee farms Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park<\/strong> Keauhou<\/strong> For more places to stay in Kona, take a look at our Kona luxury rentals<\/a> and Kona condos<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park<\/strong> Waterfalls, great drives, a winery, Hapuna Beach State Park and a local farmers\u2019 market filled with handcrafted items and foods round out the sightseeing opportunities in Kona.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The destinations that boast the lofty claim that they offer something for every traveler are plentiful. Kona on Big Island successfully asserts its position as an island locale with a myriad of sights for every interest. Multiple national historical parks make Kona sightseeing about history through adventure, art and cultural heritage. Planning a trip to… Continue reading Sightseeing in Kona<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-539","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-big-island-vacation-information","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=539"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":983,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/539\/revisions\/983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nHawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of only two UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Hawaiian islands. The park is almost 400 square miles with nearly 150 miles of walking trails. The muti-textured landscapes provide coastal lava plains, rainforests, desert and the Kilauea volcano itself, all in one vast location to explore. The area has also been designated by UNESCO as an International Biosphere Reserve. A museum, art center, visitors center and Crater Rim Drive, this site will take a few days to cover.<\/p>\n
\nHistoric Kailua Village is the harbor town area of Kona and offers shops, restaurants, culture, terrific sunsets and an exciting nightlife. The past peeks through this bay area, with historic\u00a0Hulihee Palace and\u00a0 Ahuena Heiau, a temple rebuilt by Kamehameha (listed on the register of National Historic Landmarks). The Hulihee Palace was once the summer vacation home of Hawaiian royalty and while tours today are limited, you can listen to live music for free (one Sunday each month) at this beautifully restored site.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Whether you drink coffee or not, Kona\u2019s\u00a0coffee farms (approximately 600) are worth the trip for tastings and tours. You\u2019ll also find handcrafted art in the area, so touring coffee country provides a uniquely local experience. Some bed and breakfast inns are also in the area, so for those avid coffee drinkers, it\u2019s a nifty experience to stay on a working farm, which guarantees an incredible cup of coffee in the morning.<\/p>\n
\nThe past is preserved at\u00a0Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, with living history on the site of former royal grounds. Walk and explore the Great Wall, sacred temple that houses the bones of ancient chiefs, fish ponds, canoe landing, a thatched house and more examples to display Hawaiian life centuries ago. While this site offers fishing, trails and picnicking, another great draw is the Hawaiian green sea turtle. Honu, as they are often referred, make this national historical park a habitat. A note of trivia, the green color comes from the abundant diet of seaweed, not its shell.<\/p>\n
\nMore sea turtles plus manta rays are located in the resort area of\u00a0Keauhou. Naturally, the resort area is primarily about luxury and indulgence. The stays, plus the golf courses and spas, are the place to go for serene relaxation and scenic sport.<\/p>\n
\nFishponds, sea turtles, monk seals, heiau (sacred temples), native birds and petroglyphs are notable aspects to explore at\u00a0Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, a coastal park perfect for exploring trails.\u00a0Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, a Marine Life Conservation District, is filled with color and coral. Water sports, including snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking are ideal here, alongside varied sea life and on occasion, spinner dolphins. Kealakekua Bay is where Captain James Cook arrived and was tragically later killed and is now honored with a marker.<\/p>\n