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Kona A West Coast Retreat Kona, the west coastal region of the Big Island of the Hawaiian group of islands, is famous for its water sports, including scuba diving, swimming and fishing. But there is far more than just beach life around Kona. This is a region of open air living, with few densely populated areas but everything you could wish for to give you a great vacation.
Top Activities in Kona - Scuba diving — gentle, sheltered, clear seas make this an ideal area to explore the ocean bed
- Game fishing — take a boat out to try your hand at deep sea fishing
- Open-air dining — the gentle climate gives you the chance to eat out under the stars every night
- Outdoor massage at one of the beachside salons and spas
- Golf — of course
- Shopping — there are crafts, gifts and local items to please everyone
- Boat trips are available to make sure you see as much of the islands as possible
Slow Down and Take a Break From the City Kona is one of the most relaxing areas to take a break in Hawaii. It is devoted to tourism, and the area makes the most of its natural resources. The major population center, Kailua-Kona, is a city with all the resources of a major tourist center — shopping malls, movie theaters and hotels Further down the coast, the rural setting includes coffee and macadamia nut-growing industries. But most of all, tourism has made the most of the natural peace and quiet of this rural coastal area.
Year-round Sun The climate on the west coast of the Big Island is one of gentle and constant temperatures. They rarely go down to 15?C or above 30?C at any time of the day or year. This is an island community, with stress on the word 'community,' and its personal relationships are the key to the area.
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