Information About Living in Kona

The sunny Kona coastline can take more than 45 minutes of driving to experience. Within this expansive area you’ll find everything from Kona Coffee farms to historic Hawaiian landmarks. Kona is best known as the home of the world-famous Ironman Triathlon World Championship that is held each October and broadcasted worldwide. The volcanic slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the Kona area provide a scenic backdrop and beautiful location for exploration and enjoyment of the area’s attractions and natural beauty. Residents of Kona real estate homes or condominiums for sale enjoy the wide variety of activities, proximity to shops and amenities, as well as the exclusivity of many parts of the area. In fact some parts of Kona serve as rich, upscale neighborhood where rich mainland executives have second or third homes. The Kona International Airport in Keahole provides non-stop flights within the islands, to the U.S. Mainland, and even Japan. Additionally, a chartered shuttle connects Kona with Oakland twice weekly to cater to Kona’s wealthy residents. Significant historic places like Hulihee Palace and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park let you explore Hawaii’s past first-hand. Puuhonua o Honaunau, the ancient Hawaiian place of refuge, and Kealakekua Bay, location of Captain Cook’s death, are equally engaging. Downtown Kailua-Kona’s Alii Drive is the heart of shopping and dining in the area. Kailua-Kona also is home to big-box stores like Home Depot, Costco, and Best Buy. Besides brand-name retailers, designer brand stores, and expensive jewelers, local artists and small boutiques share space on the street. The world-class coffee plantations also offer tours of their facilities and crops that are based on the rich, volcanic soil that makes Kona coffee so rich in taste and aroma.

South Kona’s calm and clear waters are also perfect for snorkeling, diving, and spotting dolphins and turtles. Boat tours, organized swims with manta rays, and deep-sea fishing are also favorite activities. The Kona Brewing Company and Mokuaikaua Church offer even more attractions to visit in the Kona area.