White sand Beach (Anaeho'omalu Bay) - This historic white sand beach is very protected and is commonly referred to as A-Bay. It is a great place to ride waves island style either surfing, windsurfing, or kite-boarding. It is also great for swimming, snoreling and a boat launch for canoes, sunset cruises, and scuba dive trips. To sign-up for these activities and rent beach equipment seaside call Ocean Sports at (808) 886-6666.
Other Great Nearby Beaches
Waipo Valley
Preserved in time. Wild horses graze, taro fields surrounded by waterfalls
Akaka Falls
30 minute walk thru ginger, ferns, tunnel of orchids to 420-foot falls
Place of Refuge
National historic park. Palm fringed sanctuary of ancient Hawaii
The King's Shops - A spacious 75,000 square foot open air shopping experience, this is the main shopping destination on the Kohala Coast. Just a short walk from the Vistas and Fairway Villas, you will find everything from Starbucks, Macys and a small market, to art galleries, evening entertainment and world famous restaurants that offer everything from the best of Asia and the Pacific to fine European Cuisine. Call (808) 886-8811 for more information.
Waikoloa Beach Golf Course - The Beach Course is a resort style course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Enjoy 18 holes of world-class golf and priceless ocean views. Call (808) 886-6060 for tee times.
The King's Golf Course - The King's Course features spectacular mountain views. This 18-hole links style course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. Call (808) 886-7888 for tee times.
Other Information
Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook
By Andrew Doughty, 2005 edition
The best guidebook to the Island with the best maps even to small beaches that are hidden gems. The paperback edition can be purchased from Amazon.com for about $11.
Costco
808 331-4800
A huge, deep discount store with everything from fresh produce and fish to gas, frequented primarily by locals. From airport, turn right on Hwy (Queen Kaahumanu Hwy) toward Kona. Left @ Hini Lani St; Right @ Kanalani St; Left at Maiau St.
Mac Pie
888 MAC-PIES
Original Kona specialties - Kona coffees, maple, butterscotch, chocolate-chip, etc.
