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What to do and see in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (HI): The Best Scenic Drives
Coffee drinkers will recognize Kona as the source of some of the best beans in the world. Get your blood pumping with a walk along the “Royal Footsteps” waterfront stretch of Alii Drive, or take stargazing to the next level with a nighttime visit to the summit of Mauna Kea. Waterfalls, volcanoes, and soft black sands are just some of the natural features that make Kailua unique. Shimmy your hips at a hula-filled luau, or get an eyeful of native history at the Kamakahonu compound.
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1. Green sand beach (Papakolea)
2. Saddle Road
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4.5 based on 3,687 reviews
Reviewed By AroundtownCT - Atlanta, United States
Beautiful drive through mountains See lots of different landscapes and weather Best way to cross the island
3. Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Historic sites once covered much of the Kona Coast and these treasured places promote understanding of Hawaii’s heritage. The seven miles of Alii Drive, along the shoreline connecting Historic Kailua Village to Keauhou, generally follows the ancient route of the ala loa foot trail that evolved over time as a road. Four of the seven ancient Royal Centers in use in Kona are located on what is now called Alii Drive. There are dozens of Points of Interest and Scenic Stops along the route. Discover Hawaii’s history on the Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Hawaii Scenic Byway.
4. Mamalahoa Highway
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4.0 based on 135 reviews
This highway goes from Kailua-Kona to Hilo on Hawaii's "Big Island."
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
This is THE road that goes around the Big Island. What it most incredible about this island compared to the others besides the sheer size is the number of climates and landscapes that you can experience in a single day on a single road. There are lava fields, volcanic steam vents, dense forests, rainforests, towns of a homes, the only two major towns on the island, waterfalls, etc etc. You will not be disappointed if you drive this loop!
