We had a great time here! We did both the ATV and fruit tasting tours. The staff was both fun and…read morefriendly. It was a beautiful ride up in the hills right above Kona, so it was very close and convenient to get to. The cultural tour on the ATV's was very informative and fun. The fruit tasting tour was also amazing. We also did the carving tour with Mani a few years ago. He is a true craftsman and hilarious to be around as well. You can't mess up any carving that he can't fix! Impress your friends with your tiki (that he can make beautiful despite your futile attempts to carve on your own.

There seriously just wasn't enough time spent on our day trip to Aloha Adventure Farms. I came with…read moreour corporate team of 17 for an ATV Adventure Polynesian Tour, and boy did it not skimp out on adventure! Aloha Adventure Farms only has 10 single rider ATVs and for those without one, you'll have to ride in the UTV with one of the tour guides. The ATV Adventure operates rain or shine and lasts for 2 hours. For safety reasons, make sure to wear closed toe shoes. I ended up in the UTV with two other wives, and we had the time of our lives. It started raining during the tour, but thanks to the UTVs covered top, we stayed about 90% dry. If it weren't for the bumpy route, we would have loved to have a thermos of wine in hand with our hunky driver to guide us along the way. We had two tour guides who were not only fit and handsome, but knowledgeable and kept things light and entertaining for our guests. They drove us around the farm, stopping at various points to share fun, interactive, and educational tidbits about different Polynesian islands. One of the highlights was sampling fresh coconut and pineapple--it was so good, we wished we could take some home! If you have extra time, I'd recommend doing the tiki carving class, as this was such a unique experience I wish we had time for! For efficiency, I would suggest completing the waiver prior to your adventure so you can arrive and get going. Bonus: clean restrooms are onsite. PRO TIP: Take as many pictures and videos on your phone. The guides also do this, but CHARGE you if you'd like their pictures/videos the following day

My husband and I spent 6 days on the Big Island for our honeymoon and we knew we wanted to embrace…read morethe culture and explore the Kona coffee country. As coffee lovers, Heavenly Hawaiian constantly came up in my research and I'm glad we toured for ourselves. The grounds itself are absolutely gorgeous and that view from the hill onto the ocean is unreal! I can't for the life of me remember our tour guides name but she was such a joy and extremely knowledgeable. Learning about the different coffee variants that are grown such as Kona typica, Progeny 502, and the "boujee girl" Geisha was awesome to learn about and see for ourselves. Did I mention endless coffee sampling? Such a relaxing atmosphere to sip all the coffee you want and enjoy that view. And the cutest cats on the property were such a delight mingling with the guests. All staff members were so helpful and they even treated us with a goodie bag of freshly picked fruits from the farm and a bag of peaberry bites (my new favorite) all as a thank you for paying a visit on our honeymoon! Was not expecting that all but such a sweet gesture! I would highly recommend Heavenly Hawaiian farms to anyone if you're on the Big Island or in the Kona area. Absolutely worth the trip up the hill and to feel the aloha from the staff and grounds.

Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm was such a highlight of our time on the Big Island. The tour struck…read morethe perfect balance between educational and fun, and I walked away feeling like I truly understood the journey of Kona coffee from the very beginning all the way to the cup in my hands. The land itself is absolutely beautiful, with stunning views that make you want to linger a little longer and soak it all in. You can tell how much care and pride goes into everything they do here. We learned so much about what makes these coffee beans so special, from how they are grown and harvested to how they are processed and roasted. It gave me a whole new appreciation for every sip. And Ben, our tour guide, was incredible. So charming, so knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made the experience engaging and memorable from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour if you are anywhere near Kona. It is an experience you will not forget.

The gardens are very nice. However, when I went to stop by and take a photo, I had to take it from…read morethe upper pavilion parking and seating area as dogs are not allowed into the gardens. At no point did I intend to take my dogs into the gardens or try to walk down the stairs into the gardens. Nevertheless, a lady came rushing out of the building with very hostile energy telling me to get out of the parking and seating area, and to go to a dog park instead. It was a very hot day and I needed to get out of the sun before I walked to the car, so I stayed in the paved upper parking area, and she treated me like I brought a couple of basset hounds off-leash to tear up the plants! The interaction was very rude. I just don't think they like visitors very much. Here is the seating area I was at, that needed to be protected from dogs I guess.

Not much there that's all I have to say about this place…read more There was a cool hanging vine though.

This place was fantastic. I very much enjoyed the BYOB aspect of it. I didn't know that that was a…read morething very happy that I found out it was. Considering this is an arcade, it's not what you would ever expect. It's not overly huge but a great collection considering you're on an island in the Pacific Ocean. Also, the floor isn't sticky and there aren't 200 kids running around so that's a fantastic thing. I would absolutely be back. The owner was very fun to talk with and chat with. We had a blast going through and playing all of the games that we could wish that we had something like this back in Alaska.

Recently visited. Select machines to choose from. A few, I played, that I remembered from the…read moredistant past. Some machines are tight while others are slightly loose and some have "sway, give and feel to them." Space is limited. Can get crowded rather quickly at peak times. Some favorites are available. Cyclone in the future would be an awesome addition. The value is definitely worth it, an hour is more than enough. They also offer complimentary popcorn, such a bonus. Had a great time! They also have a few arcade games, so your entertainment value is expanded. Have a look, stay and play. Enjoy a wistful experience and freeing pastime. Clean, safe environment. Limited occupancy. Owners really care that you have a good experience. Enjoy

This was one of my favorite moments from our recent visit to Hawaii. I swear that we were…read moreliterally treated like ohana. Leslie and her small staff were so kind and welcoming. There is something to be said about the view and the fantastic coffee!!!! Wow was it top tier! It feels like a custom tropical treehouse. We sat around her concrete table as we sipped sample after sample of award winning Kona coffee. On the TV we watched a live feed of the volcano. It was such a genuine experience all the way through. She took the time to walk us around the farm and explain the entire process. So much effort goes into making such a delicious cup of coffee. This place is highly recommended. It has extremely limited hours so be sure to be mindful of that .

A fantastic and personal tasting and tour that was so gratifying and wonderful. Leslie and Etsi…read morewere wonderful and really made us feel like old friends! We were served several tastings of the coffee (7 or 8 small cups) and every cup was delicious! My favorite was the SL34 and I purchased a purchased a pound and half of it. After the tastings, we were taken on a tour around the farm and processing areas and it was so great to see Leslie treat the workers with love and respect. It was genuinely the best coffee farm we had been to...and we've been to several! The view is beautiful as well. The hours are extremely limited so make sure to make plan to come.

Good ass bowling alley food! Family friendly clean…read moreenvironment. Can let the keiks go cut loose and play video games while the parents can just kick back and chill before we all grind ono food

We went for karaoke. Never been to "hostless" karaoke. They just leave the karafun software on and…read morepeople bar code in. All the mics had dead batteries, and the place wasn't set up when we showed up at published start time. Then the system wasn't remotely calibrated or balanced. The bartender that helped us was doing his best but some boss somehow expected this poor kid to bartend in one room and set up karaoke simeltaneously in another. I wouldn't go back especially since there are so many friendlier, nicely run karaoke places in Kona. My friend grimaced at the house wine: it's a bowling alley I laughed ...you wanted a good chardonnay?

Beautiful property with fruit trees and coffee trees galore. The property has a winding downhill…read moreroute from the parking lot and is a picturesque stroll across the way. We arrived on an early weekday afternoon, an hour and a half before close. We spent a good half hour exploring along the route and taking pictures to and back. They offer a shuttle service as well, but they run at certain times. The shuttle times are posted on a sign at their gift shop, which is located at the end of the route. It is also recommended to pay $5 cash at the top but you can also pay the entrance fee at their gift shop. Last time allowed in is at 2 pm, an hour before close. If you make it in before that time, they will keep the gates open. If no one is in the property around this time, they will close the gates.

Wow this place is beautiful! We went when it wasn't crowded so we got to take a nice walk down and…read moregot to enjoy a lot of what the grounds offered. When got to the end, there was fresh coffee for tasting for blends they sell. English was limited with the owners but were so sweet and helpful still. They offer shuttle to go back up as its steep hills back. Great service by the staff as some of us went walking back and they offered umbrellas to use as it might rain. Really lovely place with fantastic coffee!

This was a very engaging and interesting tour. Other recent yelpers provided more detail, so will…read morenot repeat. Definitely a worthy opportunity to spend an hour in Kona. My whole group is excited to make their own vanilla from the kits we purchased at the end of the tour.

We stopped by the Vanillerie for a tour, and had a great time! We signed up the day before and…read moreshowed up for a 12pm tour that lasted about an hour. The farm is relatively small, everything is small batch production where the onsite shop is the only place you'll find the vanilla products that come from the farm. They have a nice selection of their own products, such as lip balm, sugar scrubs, body lotion, and more. The tour was great, our guide was Aurora and she did a great job passing on some cool facts, stories, and jokes about vanilla. We learned a lot and had a good time! There's not much walking so sandals are okay, and most of the time we were seated in the shaded vanilla houses. At the end of the tour you get some delicious vanilla gelato made by Gypsy Gelato using Vanillerie's beans! You can try it with some of the savory salts and rubs, the vanilla salt was my personal favorite. Great spot to visit for the casual vanilla enjoyer!

Small yet perfect place to entertain young kids while on the big island…read more I was visiting my sister on Big Island and wanted to treat my niece and nephew (5 and 11yo) to a fun day. They had been to the Fun Factory before and requested that we go there. The place was much smaller and a bit old-school compared to what we'd find at Dave & Buster's but the kids still had a blast. There is no kitchen, so there is no food or drinks, but plenty of prizes to trade in for tickets won. Reload cards work on a tier system - I forget the details but the more often you go, the more you'll be rewarded (discounted games etc). I would definitely take the kids there again.

I had such an amazing time and took my nieces. Chester helped us and gave us such an amazing…read moreexperience. He went out of our way the whole time to give us our money's worth. He is a quality employee. We loved our time here and not only was it clean and quality, but we had quality family time! Thank you Chester. See our pic!

I had heard the storied history of the Kona Brewers Festival since moving here, but never had the…read moreopportunity to go. I'm glad I waited as this year, I had a weekend filled with beer! Arguably, this is the best beer festival to which I've ever been! The festival is primarily a charity event, with all the proceeds going to local and Big Island foundations and groups. It's all volunteer run, from the set-up, clean-up, staff, and pourers; they're working for free and don't get to join in the fun! The festival is located at the King Kamehameha Hotel, a Courtyard Marriott right on the Kona bay. The beach is right in the middle of the festival and provides a beautiful foreground, while the mountains and trees provide a picturesque landscape beyond. For 2019, the weather was overcast and kind of cool, yet humid and hot at the same time. I was glad to wear sunscreen and a hat, you'll need them in the afternoon sun! The festival offers various ticket choices from the high tier Connoisseur's Lounge, to VIP, and General Admission. There are also so many complimentary or discounted levels for groups that assist in the planning of the event. The Connoisseur's Lounge includes an extra hour of special tastings and food in the hotel's restaurant area with music and air conditioning. Their badge was also a piece of koa as a keepsake. VIP was allowed onto the grounds up to an hour early, but no tastings were allowed until the start of the event (basically a skip-the-line deal). The General Admission line snaked around the pier in the hot sun, but people looked happy to be coming in. The festival was arranged around the beach with brewery tents interspersed with food, merchandise, and information booths. All ticket tiers got a wristband with 10 tickets to try 10 beers, more tokens could be purchased for $2 each, again with all proceeds going to charity. Food was unlimited, which means it went fast! All the volunteers were extremely friendly and having a great time interacting with the crowd. It was very crowded, but easy to walk around without feeling cramped. The main stage at the end of the pier had live musical acts and the Trash Fashion Show among other draws. Restrooms and portapotties were everywhere, so that was less of a worry than I thought beforehand. It was fun talking to random people, trying new beers from new breweries, and munching on delicious local foods. For anyone that can, be sure to attend this festival. Organization is second to none! Mahalo to the organizers for providing the homebrew judges with discounted passes!

This was a well-organized, albeit crowded event - I totally understand its popularity: what's not…read moreto love? 30 plus brewers from across the US pouring their best brews, unlimited food samples from dozens of vendors across the island, and to top it off, it all takes place at a picturesque setting right on the water in Kailua-Kona Town, on the lawn of the King Kamehameha Hotel. Online ticket sales sold within 15 minutes and I ended up having to go to Kona Brewery's location in Hawaii Kai (Oahu) to purchase our tickets the same afternoon. I'm glad I did because they sold out completely later that evening! Upon arriving at the event, there was a long line extending across the pier to enter the grounds of the event. Thankfully, the line moved swiftly and we collected our souvenir tasting mug and fork/spoon for tasting. The event aimed to be 100% eco-friendly, thus the reusable utensil, mug and food was being served on either ti leaves or compostable plates/bowls. Brewers' tents and food tents were scattered throughout the grounds with an impressive array of food and drink to last FOUR HOURS! I could barely stand by the end of the event! By the time the last couple of hours of the event rolled around just a couple of the most popular brews were tapped out and several food vendors were down to their last, although by this time I think everyone was stuffed to the gills and drink tickets were waning. The wristband you are given upon entry had 10 tasting tickets, once those were exhausted and you still want to drink more? Tasting tokens were being sold for $2 each. This year, Sig Zane designed the logo for the festival and I thought I'd wait til later to purchase a shirt to commemorate the event, which turned out to be a bad idea! The popular sizes and colors sold out quick, so no t-shirt for me to wear once and shove in the depths of my drawer forever. Hm... that's actually a great thing! I'm already stoked for next year!