Pali Kai
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Beyond the gates of Pali Kai, the Kona Coast unfolds, allowing residents to live within close reach of the island’s most stunning natural wonders and the acclaimed shopping, dining and culture of Kailua-Kona. Whether setting out to explore the lively seaside town or the surrounding coffee farms, mountain peaks, beaches and blue-water bays, residents of Pali Kai enjoy a life enriched by the authentic spirit of Hawai’i and timeless allure of the Kona Coast community.

The road to Kona winds through coffee country, warranting a stop at The Coffee Shack, a beloved local favorite for fresh coffee and fare. Beans are grown on the mountainside below the porch, which overlooks a stunning 26 miles of coastline. Nearby markets feature locally-grown, fresh produce and authentic Kona coffee, with the South Kona Fruit Stand, Kona Farmers and Crafts Market, and open-air Ali’i Garden Marketplace among the must-dos for residents of the Kona Coast. Explore the rich Hawaiian culture at every turn, browsing boutiques and art galleries for colorful, handmade goods. Take in a lively Hula concert, or enjoy traditional and contemporary music playing nightly throughout Kailua-Kona. Unwind with a spa retreat and experience a Hawaiian lomi lomi massage, a unique, healing treatment derived from the ancient Polynesians.

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    Climb Above the Clouds

    An endless array of activities and adventures awaits on land, whether exploring the island’s plentiful waterfalls, some of the most breathtaking in Hawai’i, or its five distinct volcanoes. Set out for the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to hike miles of scenic trails through smoking craters, rainforests and desert. Climb above the clouds at Mauna Loa, which soars to 13,679 feet, or stargaze at the Mauna Kea observatories atop the 4,200-meter summit, the island’s most sacred location with some of the world’s clearest star-lit skies. Explore the ancient temples of Pu’uhonua O Honaunau, a restored cultural landmark that offers a unique glimpse into the history of the Big Island.

  • Wonders At Every Turn

    Within day-trip driving distance of Pali Kai, one can explore 266 linear miles of coastline and Hawai’i’s abundant marine wildlife. Experience the infamous Kona Manta Ray Night Dive or snorkel the azure waters of the Kealakekua Bay marine preserve, where the spinner dolphins and green sea turtles frequent the coast. Snorkel the shallow waters of Kahalu’u Beach Park where tide pools are teeming with tropical fish and turtles sun themselves along the warm rocks. The pristine waters and unique shoreline of Hawai’i draw marlin, tuna and dorado to within a short distance of the coast, making Kona one of the top sportfishing destinations in the world. Natural and manmade wonders are at every turn on the Kona Coast, waiting to astonish, engage and inspire the residents of Pali Kai.

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