My kids enjoyed this park very much. We were visiting Kona side and we try to visit at least one…read moreplayground on our trip. It's a drive to get here from where we are staying but so worth it for the kids. Must visit if you are looking for a kid friendly activity that is also free.

Amazing park! Multi-storey wooden castle with orb weaving spiders and feral kittens if you're…read morelucky. Fantastic view of the upper canoppy on a steep, terraced hill side. Can't believe someone left a one star??????????

We went by as the sunset thinking it might still be reasonable to play outside. The park was full…read moreof families playing soccer, softball, and the playground had tons of kids. To my pleasant surprise the playground was well lit despite it getting quite dark. There were kids of all ages playing so don't limit yourself if you don't have a toddler. Kids up to 12 were running and playing. Note the gates are simple latches and if your kid is a runner you might need to hop the fence to grab them real fast. Very clean despite other reviews stating there was lots of litter. We'll be coming back while we're here to tire our kiddo out past sunset.

Stopped by early in the morning at 7:30 or 8 with a jet lagged toddler. Lots of toys to climb on at…read morethe playground and both baby swings and normal swings. Has a chain link fence around it with a gate that latches. Toddler liked climbing on the bigger kid toys and playing on the little kids toys. The birds were out and we think we saw a parakeet. Minus one star for the trash (used condoms) and an unhoused person who was there.

Free admission to this community pool! I was able to get a…read moregreat swim workout here when I was in Kona at the beginning of the month. There were lots of lanes open and the center was well-staffed with lifeguards. The women's locker room had plenty of lockers (bring your own lock) and they have showers, as well. Just check their hours before you go because they do close at lunchtime and may also have other seasonal hours.

Free entry. Big 50 meter pool that is divided side way for 25 yards lap swimming. It was not…read morecrowded. Each person would get a whole lane. There are many life guards around the pool.

Trying to find something to do before we caught our flight home - you can never go wrong with an…read moreescape room! We did Tiki's Shack and thought the room matched the idea of the theme really well. The hints were presented on the TV screen in the room via typed out messages, which I actually enjoyed more than most rooms where they come over a loud speaker and you can't always understand everything they say. My wife and I have done several escape rooms and, even though we didn't finish, both left saying how much we enjoyed this one.

Came to 808 Escape to do the Aunty Pukalani's Last Will & Testament escape room. The owner was able…read moreto accommodate our 9 people group. We had varying levels of escape room experience in our group and everyone was able to contribute to some puzzle. There were usually enough puzzles for everyone to spread out and work on something in pairs. The Hawaiian theme was also fun and we learned tidbits about Hawaii. The 3D art was super cool and we were able to take pictures with it after. We managed to finish the escape room in ~40 min. Would definitely recommend and would want to come back and try the other puzzle.

What a wonderful dog park. There is wide open, fenced in spaces with shelters and seating. Separate…read moreparks for big and small dogs. Very nice grass in both spaces. I also appreciate the multiple gates to enter to help prevent accidental escapes and to help transition in and out. Very clear rules posted, nice signage and 'in memory art work' of pups. Very nice, thought out park. Easy parking. Friendly dogs and humans. So happy to have this park in our area!

This dog park is awesome! Two large fenced spaces--one for big dogs and one for small. Tons of…read moregrass space, a shelter and chairs for parents, a little pool for dogs, a water spigot with bowls, toys, trash, paper towels, and poo bags. If you look close on a clear day you can even see the ocean.

We were so excited to hear that a new batting cage opened in Kona, especially since our son at the…read moretime age 9, was starting to get serious about baseball. We have been going to Kona Batting Cages since July 2024 and have been going back at least once a month, sometimes 2-3 times a month. Coach Evyn is such an amazing coach, he's patient, explains why he is having the kids do certain movements, or making adjustments to their stance or swings, and hypes them up with their progress! He definitely makes it so that the kids are encouraged at each session, and wanting to go home and put in the work! We've been lucky enough to have sessions with some visiting college players too, and it's so cool to have different coaches teach different areas! Last month we did our first team practice with Coach Ryan with 9 of our players, and that was a great experience for the team. They worked on footwork, agility, and hitting for 2 hours, it made a huge difference for their double header games the next day! Our kids also love getting to write their PR on the big chalk board so they can work hard to try to beat it at each session! You can even rent the cages for the pitching machine too! Big Island is lucky to have this facility and we hope it expands to other areas of the island too!

Kona is incredibly lucky to have this batting cage for baseball players. Evyn is amazing with the…read morekids!! I would recommend him to anyone, he will improve their skills immensely!!

Nanea is a special place. If you've played golf here or dined in the restaurant you've climbed to…read morethe mountain top. Everyone and everything is executed perfectly.

Words can't describe! This place is amazing. I have played…read moresome of the best courses and this is right there with any of them! Service, caddies food- best of the best!

The park is small, but the waves are amazing! It's so strong, when we arrive, husband is so excited…read moreto walk to the ocean side, and a huge wave come, hit him, he got all wet from to to toe. Hahaha.

Lots of historical significance and locals fishing ... plus one stunning sunset ... were the…read morehighlights of our visit to this free state park. Kealakekua Bay was home to thousands on January 17, 1779 when Captain James Cook "discovered" people living on the Big Island of Hawaii and made contact here. This was one year after a brief Jan. 1778 visit to Waimea on Kauai. At Kealakekua, Cook and his crew were initially welcomed with gifts and special treatment; however, on February 14, 1779, the captain was killed at this site while attempting to kidnap Hawaiian King Kalaniōpuu-a-Kaiamamao. A 27-foot white obelisk was placed in 1874 on the shore in memory of the British explorer. Today, the Captain Cook Monument can be accessed via a 1.9-mile (one-way) hike from the uplands via the historic Ka'awaloa Trail. Otherwise, joining a kayaking tour is the only other option to see the memorial. Don't emphasize seeing it up close too much because there are plenty of other areas of significance and beauty in the park. Near the small parking lot at Napo'opo'o Beach is Hikiau Heiau. This sacred luakini (human sacrifice) temple is dedicated to the Hawaiian god, Lono and associated with funeral rites. Originally, the black volcanic rock structure built by King Kalani'opu'u was over 250-feet long, 100-feet wide, and 16-feet tall. A small stone platform on top is believed to have been the location of the lele (altar). It is now a protected religious site and visitors are expected to treat it as such. The park is relatively compact ... and so were parts of the road taken to get there. We followed Google maps which led us on an "off-road trail" for a few miles on the way there and then a paved road on the way out. The driving experience kind of added some excitement to the adventure. On-site is a picnic pavilion, restrooms, water fountains, trash cans, and one scenic viewpoint of waves crashing into the rocky shore (very little sand) ... and the stunning Hawaiian sunset. Since the bay is a Marine Life Conservation District many people enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking here to see the coral, tropical fish, and spinner dolphins (Nai'a) in the sheltered wonderful waters. The small parking lot of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park was full when we arrived as many locals were fishing along the shore as the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. The people were also VERY friendly and helped us get a spot for the vehicle ... and place in our hearts to take in the beauty of this famous historical site on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.