Do you love coffee? Are you looking for a special Kona experience? The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival starts today (November 6th) and runs until November 15th! This is a fun event for all ages because there’s so much to do! Honestly you don’t even have to like coffee to enjoy something. Though it helps! There […]
Fall is a great time to visit Kona! While we generally believe Kona is great year round there’s a specialness about Fall, a calmness, that makes it prime time for visiting. The weather is good. The summer crowds have died down and there’s a certain peace to the time that you can find best in […]
If you are visiting us in Hawai’i during a weather emergency here are some helpful things to remember. These are of course relevant anywhere! Sign up for and monitor any alerts! This includes weather, traffic, state and local alerts and you can helpful monitor things at this site specially set up for visitors: Hawai’i […]
Anything you can think of concerning Kona Coffee you can do it at the 55th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival from November 6, 2026 to November 15th. The popular long-running event is a celebration of the historical and cultural significance of the native Kona crop. There is coffee tasting, farm tours and farm experiences, markets, […]
If you are thinking about joining us on the Big Island below are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from guests. I hope it helps! Can we check in early? If you get in touch with us with as much time as you can we can make sure housekeeping has your place […]
Experience local beach core vibes at Kona Bay Villas 202! This lovely 2 bed and 2 bath is just steps from Kahalu’u Beach Park which has world famous snorkeling and surfing. We’re also located near several shops (only 15 minutes from Kailua Village!) including bike and gear rentals for your convenience so all in […]
July 4th Event Info: The Parade and Fireworks Show If you’re looking for something to do on July 4th in Kona you can always check out the historic Kailua Village Independence Day Parade & Fireworks. The event kicks off at 5:30, leads into the Parade and culminates in the fireworks show over the Kailua Bay […]
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is one of the biggest most delightful Fall events on the Big Island and it’s coming up fast! The 54th annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival takes place between November 7- 16 this year. It’s been going on since 1970 and celebrates the nearly two hundred years of Kona Coffee. The […]
You can’t find a better location! Today we are spotlighting our property at the boutique Kona Riviera Villas condo 103! This lovely ground floor open concept property has one bedroom (and a comfortable pull out couch!) and 1 bath with dedicated parking right across the street from the water. Not to mention the condo itself […]
Kona Orchid Society’s Fall Show! Get ready for the Kona Orchid Society’s Fall Show and Sale! This event is a lovely celebration of the flowers and all in all a fun time. It takes place Saturday September 27th from 9am to 2pm. The events includes crafts and vendors too and is fun for children. There […]
Aloha everyone! With the end of summer upon us that means IronMan 2025 is right around the corner! This year Kona is playing host to the Women’s World Championship Event. The race is slated for October 11th, 2025. If you aren’t aware IronMan is the world famous 140.6 mile triathlon that plays host to some […]
Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan! Hey Big Island visitors! If you are looking for a fun and interesting experience on the island check out the Yokai Parade exhibit in Hilo! It’s running now through the end of August so you still have some time left. What are the Yokai? The all-encompassing title for […]
