This place has some of the best fish and chips we have ever had. I had the Wygo beef bowl and was…read moreoverwhelmed with how good it was. The owner and staff took great care of us. The table along the beach front was well worth the view. We will be back

I have to admit we were one of the unlucky ones to be blessed by the Hawaiian rain, but the event…read moreteam did an amazing job keeping everyone in high spirits! They handed out rain ponchos right away and generously offered refunds for anyone who preferred not to stay. Despite the weather, the food was delicious and the entertainment was wonderful. We had a great time and will definitely be back--though next time, with a little more sunshine, please!

We saw the Rocky Horror Show here on its opening night and it was so fun. Great little historic…read moretheater that really felt like a community. They had prop kits for sale and I enjoyed interacting with the show. I am a long time Rocky Horror Picture Show goer but this was the first time seeing the play. It is a little different but so fun to hear all the songs and see the performers enthusiasm. Live band behind them too! They sell good snacks and booze and they have great volunteers helping with tickets and making sure we all get a turn at the restroom! Such a fun night out.

Amazing performance done by The Lava Dolls and The Pod Kona presenting a magical and seductive…read moretheme of Alice in Wonderland. Very magical and talented group of humans. Cozy historical venue with plenty of seating for the event. Restrooms and beverages available.

Loved the activities of lei making and bamboo stamping. They had mocktails which was a plus. The…read moreoutfits, storyline and interactive portion of the show were nice. Food was okay. Hulu huli chicken was my favorite and husband liked the beef.

First, if you are staying at the Outrigger, make sure you sign up and get the discount! Some…read morereviews had me worried about them running out of food, etc. but that was not an issue. I thought it started at 5, but the doors actually didn't open til 5:30 so we were waiting around for a bit. The welcome drinks were nice, as were the activities, though there were only three: bracelet making, stamp art, and a game like bowling (we didn't do it so I don't know the name). There wasn't actually a ton of time before the program started so this worked. The drinks tasted good but were very watered down. I had about 4 and didn't feel much of a buzz. They had us line up and get food and there was plenty. The poke was disturbingly fishy tasting (not good), but I liked the POG butter and rolls, mac salad, beef, pork (a bit too salty) and chicken. The fish was ok. It would have been nice if they had a few more options for fruit. The desserts were actually really good, I thought. I loved the fluffiness of the chantilly cake, and the pineapple upside down cake was also good. The passion fruit muffins tasted good and had a dense texture that grew on me, but when I got my own it had lots of hard lumps in it and I was a bit put off. The show was nice with a band and explanations about local culture and legends and a little history. I like how they moved through time with it and covered different regions like you were on a tour. I honestly got a little bored at the act before the fire dance and my kid almost wanted to leave, but then it was the fire dance and we were good and that was the last part. The timing was just right in my opinion. Overall, a touristy thing to do for sure. The price is on par with other places in the area and since we were staying at the hotel this was a no brainer. I'm glad we went for my own curiosity and for my kid to experience it, though my husband was bored. It was a good experience and well orchestrated.

This amazing group of gals in the Marriott King Kamehameha hotel offers hula and lei making,…read moreukelele, language immersion, and all manner of cool legit Hawaiian cultural activities, some of which are free or discounted to hotel guests. I took both hula and lei craft and had a blast on both counts! the gals who run the place are fantastic and they have some neat things

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!

I was trying to book a Laua a little last minute and not many places had availability by us. I…read morestumbled upon them and I am glad I did. If you are out off by the distance from your resort, please do not be, it is worth it and the drive was beautiful. We were greeted with a shell necklace and a picture they give you the opportunity to purchase. They have goats roaming the property and it was fun to watch them. Not a big coconut fan but the mai tais were delicious. While waiting for the show to start they have two activities you can practice. It makes you realize how hard what they are doing really is. It was a lot of fun before the show started. The food was amazing. The best pork I've had the entire trip. Nothing compared to it honestly. The barbecue pork was delicious. We ordered seconds for both and did not waste a single piece. The roasted fruit was delicious. Not a cantaloupe fan but it definitely opened me back up to it. I am not a seafood fan, but I am always willing to try. The shrimp was delicious. The fish was great too. It didn't taste fishy and had great flavor. I ended up eating my boyfriends, and that was surprising since I normally can't handle it. Food broke my scale 100/10. They give you the opportunity to practice the hula when they start the show and it was a lot of fun being able to be involved. The performers were all amazing. I watched in awe the entire show. At one point they have all the Males stand up to practice the haka and it was so fun seeing them so it. The host was great and funny. He explained everything well. It was nice to hear the stories of all the dances which I know not every Laua does. It was very informative. The fire performer was amazing! It was so cool to see and as I was scanning the room you could see everyone was enjoying it and were amazed by his talent. Overall I would highly recommend. Everyone was very friendly and I was able to learn a lot about the culture and their history. I am beyond happy with the purchase. Absolutely worth it. Please take the time out of your day to make the beautiful drive down and experience this amazing experience!!

We couldn't find a reservation anywhere and the owner accommodated us, working with our concierge,…read morewhich was really nice of them both to make our trip the best it could be. I really enjoyed the entire night, it didn't feel overly long or boring at all. The band started out the evening and the MC kept the eve going with meanings or origins behind the dances which added a lot to the experience. There was a nice mix of crowd interaction and the performers and you can't miss the finale with a dancer tossing and eating fire which really made the evening- these were all professionals and it showed. The wait staff was friendly and on point. The food is a pre fix type of meal and very filling with lots of protein, you can have as much as you like, but one plate was plenty for me with a nice slice of cheese cake with either guava or pineapple syrup applied as dessert. It's not so much about the food as the entertainment factor if you go. The setting is off a golf course, it's great for star gazing after the show and they do have a photographer at sunset if you are so inclined. A lovely night out.

The views to reach here are fabulous: the oceans, flora and homes on the slopes…read more We need to return another day. Today hubs was the driver and we had to reroute too many times. We will try again on another trip and hopefully Doc will be our driver then.

Stayed at an airbnb in this little village along the western ridge of Hualalai Mountain. It's a…read moreshort 15 minute drive to Kailua, but you'll appreciate the difference in temperature during the hot humid months here on The Big Island. Enjoy the views of Kailua below and the tropical greenery on the drive up. But be cautious, the drive is steep and a bit curvy. Take care when hitting the turns higher up. It's a quaint, small community with a few art galleries, a cafe or two and some retail shops. But mostly residential. The rustic flair suits the island perfectly. If you're looking for something similar to Rodeo Drive or anything boujee, stick to Oahu or the mainland. But if you stop by here, enjoy the view, the rustic environment and the sense of ohana! Keep on Yelp'n!

Kona Town Hui is a nice and welcoming environment. There is a lot of nice poetry and you see both…read moreApo and Stephanie (husband and wife) working on the pottery in the studio. We got to have a nice conversation with Apo and he explained the business. He said they also provide pottery classes and date nights. He also has a sperate business where he teaches net fishing. My wife and I were able to buy nice poetry and learn a lot about Kona. I recommend stopping by when visiting the Kona Brewery.

Always a great time with friends and making new ones. Stephanie is a great instructor and really…read moreguides everyone through the process to complete an original piece is a surprisingly short amount of time. The possibilities are endless and it is so fun to be creative for a few hours with friends.