Hidden gems: places in Kailua-Kona

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kailua-Kona. Ratings are based from 118 places in the city.

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Sea Baby III Fishing Charters
Fishing charter
5.00 (73 reviews) (~4.23 km from centre)
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Kona Cliffs
Rock climbing gym
👍👍 Wonderful bouldering gym with engaging staff. Well designed walls, good setting. Rivals similar gyms on the mainland.
5.00 (62 reviews) (~0.41 km from centre)
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Burnfitness808
Fitness center
👍👍 Classes are fun and energetic with a great playlist. Seriously the Gen X music is what drew me in :) Agnes is encouraging and gives a personal touch by sending encouraging texts and reminders. I sweat a lot and feel good after! I love how you can go as often as you want for the monthly class fee. I...
5.00 (59 reviews) (~3.05 km from centre)
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Hawaii Jiu Jitsu Academy
Martial arts school
👍👍 So as I was getting ready to go on vacation I contacted a few places, Hawaii jiujitsu academy was the only ones to contact me back in a timely manner. I really didn’t know anything about the school before hand, but when I got there I was impressed. Keala was very attentive and nice, the school was v...
5.00 (51 reviews) (~0.64 km from centre)
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Uluwehi Coffee Farm
Farm
5.00 (50 reviews) (~4.66 km from centre)
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The Yoga Nest
Yoga studio
👍👍 I went two mornings while on vacation and enjoyed classes by Alexa and Amara. Practices ranged from a bit challenging to more moderate. I was part of a 2-person class and then 7-person class. No masks required - which I think now aligns w/Hawaii's mandate removal. They have mats for $1, blocks and o...
5.00 (39 reviews) (~1.92 km from centre)
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Rokoff Studio & Art Gallery
Art gallery
5.00 (37 reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)
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The Megan Love In Hawai‘i House
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 Megan Love has ruined me for all other B&B’s….. because how can ANYTHING compare to the WONDERFUL experience she provides and the environment she cultivates. Her house is warm and magical. At night it becomes something out of a dream; soft ambient lighting filtering through her exotic garden with so...
5.00 (33 reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)
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Tasty Kona
Boutique
👍👍 One stop shop to buy all your loved ones the best local made gifts in town! Staff is incredible and so knowledgeable on all the local artisans they carry.. good job Tasty Kona!
5.00 (28 reviews) (~0.14 km from centre)
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Evelyn Lifestyle Boutique
Women's clothing store
👍👍 This is the cutest shop on the island by farrr, I came in town to visit from California and it was so great to find a store with not only the best clothes but also super affordable (rare when you’re in the islands!) the owner Paris is so sweet she was so helpful and patient with me in suggesting wha...
5.00 (25 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)
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Jules of the Sea Freediving
Dive club
5.00 (21 reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)
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Yoga Love Hawaii
Yoga studio
👍👍 Tears of joy you can’t see because I’m drenched in sweat :) I love hot vinyasa, I have taught since 2011 & taken it since 2010. I have lived in Kona over a year but finally found this studio and I am super glad I did! The space is cozy, the instructors are great, and the students are awesome! Such g...
5.00 (21 reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)
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Kona Hula Girl
Indoor lodging
👍👍 Wonderful little BnB. Great place to start and end a day on Kona. The hosts, Dean and his wife are good people and will help you find you way around.
5.00 (19 reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)
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Spinners Kailua Cantina
Restaurant
👍👍 Great vibes and great views! An awesome place to stop for a cold drink to cool off with an awesome staff. Highly recommend you stop in!
5.00 (18 reviews) (~0.11 km from centre)
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Big Island Scuba & Repair
Dive shop
👍👍 Great place for quick tank fills/swap outs. Mostly yoke tanks, not DIN. Has Al80, and also smaller (short) Tanks. Nitrox and oxygen fills for CCRs also available, as well as a limited amount of dive gear for sale. As per the name, also has a repair shop upstairs where regulator servicing, etc can...
5.00 (17 reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)
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Erin Heidrich Acupuncture at The Koa Clinic
Acupuncturist
5.00 (14 reviews) (~2.15 km from centre)
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Foods O' Hawai‘i Delivery
Delivery Restaurant
👍👍 WOW!! Fantastic service!!! did not expect you to be so fast! we got the fabulous yummy pizza steaming hot and even was able to order some sodas :) thank you!! MAHALO!!!
5.00 (12 reviews) (~0.53 km from centre)
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Pilikana Boutique
Gift shop
👍👍 Super adorable store, the owners are from Hawai’i and take a lot of pride to make sure their products are 100% made in Hawaii. I went into the new boutique store further down the street, but noticed that a lot of items were NOT made in Hawaii. Pilikana Boutique is the real deal! Great jewelry, cosme...
5.00 (12 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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Kohola Coffee
Coffee shop
5.00 (11 reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)
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Exodus Martial Arts Academy
Sports school
5.00 (9 reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)
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