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3 days
United States, North America

3-Day Kailua itinerary guide

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Kailua — US Navy 091007-N-0555B-824 Cdr. David Haas starts his stopwatch before departing on a 30-minute swim in preparation for the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Top stops to prioritize

  • Kailua Beach Park
  • Buzz's Original Steak House
  • Kona Farmers Market
  • Kona Inn Restaurant
  • Lanikai Beach
  • The Hibachi
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Hulihe‘e Palace, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Kailua Beach Park
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Day 2: Southeast side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the southeast side side of town.

  • Kona Farmers Market
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village
  • Kona Brewing Co.
  • On the Rocks
  • Magic Sands Beach Park

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Lanikai Pillbox.

  • Lanikai Beach
  • Lanikai Pillbox
  • Kailua District Park
  • Kalama Beach Park

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