South Kona Vacation

On a hill overlooking the ocean, the best seats are on the lanai (patio). Food is a modern eclectic mix.

Food was excellent in this homey-feeling Japanese restaurant. Don’t let the old-fashioned feel turn you away.

The black sand beach. This was our favorite of the South Kona beaches. Soft dark sand, and just a little further out, rocks and coral make for great snorkeling. The best of both worlds.

A small park with grass overlooking the rocky beach. Fun to walk amongst the rocks, but we never went in the water because it was always too rough.

A very touristy outlet for one of the biggest coffee exporters. Gift shop with typical clothing, books, and several coffee choices. Free coffee tasting and the coffee is pretty darn good. Also makes a macadamia nut rum cake on site.

Stopped here for lunch. Pizzas, pastas, soup and sandwiches. Good food (a little overpriced), but poor service.

A short paved walk (lots of stairs) into a lush tropical paradise. You can rush through to see the two spectacular falls, or take a little longer and savor the plants that are far different from home, check out the birds, and enjoy.

Stop for a snack of malassadas (they taste like raised donuts, but without the holes).