About North Kona
This is the busiest and most widely known part of the island. North Kona is the most populous area of West Hawaii. This bustling town offers wonderful dining and shopping - but still gives a small town feeling. This area has several names depending on who you talk to; Kailua, Kona, or Kailua-Kona.
This is the hot and dry side of the island. In the winter, the lows can reach mid 60's. In the summer, it can reach the high 80's. Most days average between 72-77. Sunny Kailua-Kona is a busy seaside village consisting of many historic sites tucked among the open air shops and ocean front restaurants along the banyan-shaded Alii Drive. The area is dominated on the mauka (mountain) side by coffee plantations that grow the famous Kona coffee.
Kona is home to the word-renowned Ironman Triathlon and big game fishing. In ancient times, this area was considered teh best place to live on the Big Island due to the its excellent weather. Many kings, including Kamehameha I, had homes here.
Holualoa is a quaint little town surrounded by lush tropical foliage, art galleries and charming boutiques.
