Kona Coast Archives - My Aloha Trip

Coffee Education at Mountain Thunder Coffee Co Kona Big Island Hawaii 2

Kona’s Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation in the Cloud Forest

For a great Kona Coffee experience, add Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation to your Big Island plans. See what you'll encounter here at this beautiful cloud forest coffee farm and what things you can do at Mountain Thunder.

Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel in Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 3

Big Island Hotels and Resorts

The Marriott King Kamehameha in Kailua-Kona: Best of the Big Island

The Marriott King Kamehameha Hotel in Kailua-Kona is one of my favorite places to stay on the Kona Coast. With one of the best locations, beautiful rooms and the perfect beach see what else makes this an exceptional choice on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Exterior of Royal Kona Resort Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 2

Big Island Hotels and Resorts

Review of the Vintage Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island

The Royal Kona Resort is a great hotel pick for both a beautiful setting and vintage Hawaii vibes. Every room has a lanai and the hotel's snorkeling cove is one of a kind. See what else makes staying at the Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island one of my favorite places.

Taylor Family hiking at Hualalai Volcano with Hawaii Forest and Trails Big Island Hawaii 7

Big Island Tours

Hiking the Big Island’s Hualalai Volcano with Hawaii Forest and Trails

The Hualalai Volcano is an awesome hiking experience. Going out with Hawaii Forest and Trails, you get to explore several craters, lava tubes and beautiful forests on this protected Big Island mountain.

Rob Taylor on swing at Kaawa Loa Plantation Bed and Breakfast Captain Cook Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 1

Big Island Hotels and Resorts

Ka’awa Loa Plantation Bed & Breakfast: a Dreamy Big Island Stay in Captain Cook

The Ka'awa Loa Plantation in Captain Cook is one of the most serene, beautiful places we've stayed on the Big Island. See what sort of room options there are, amenities on property and things to do in this unique part of the Kona Coast.

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark at Sunrise Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 1

Big Island National Parks

Beautiful Kamakahonu Historic Landmark in Kailua-Kona

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark is a beautiful site in downtown Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The former residence of King Kamehameha I, see how you can experience this unique site on the Kona Coast.

Manta Ray with Fish Nighttime Snorkel with Kona Style Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 32

Big Island Tours

Kona Style Manta Ray Snorkeling – Beautiful Sunset Adventure from Kailua

Aloha Kona Style does a great nighttime manta ray snorkeling tour. Leaving from Kailua-Kona, see what makes Kona Style different and what to expect on your manta ray snorkel trip on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Entrance Sign at Lapakahi State Historical Park Norther Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 1

Activities Big Island

Lapakahi State Historical Park – Native Hawaiian History and Beautiful Snorkeling

Lapakahi State Historical Park is a beautiful spot on the Kona Coast with structures, exhibits and a small snorkeling cove. See what you can find here at Lapakahi State Park, accessibility notes and more suggestions for historic sites to visit on the Kona Coast.

Kii Carvings at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Captain Cook Big Island Hawaii 23

Big Island National Parks

Pu’uhonua O Honaunau – Appreciating Beautiful Hawaiian Culture

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park on the Big Island is THE best place to see Native Hawaiian carvings and history up close. See what you'll find here, things to do and when to visit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau. It's amazing.

Tasting Room at Buddhas Cup Coffee Farm Captain Cook Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 3b

Activities Big Island

Buddha’s Cup Coffee Farm: a Bohemian Kona Coffee Experience

Buddha's Cup Coffee Farm is one of the many Kona Coffee experiences you can have on the Big Island of Hawaii. Located south of Kailua-Kona, Buddha's Cup is a Bohemian farm with a tasting room, relaxing spaces and guided coffee farm tours.