Kona Snow
About three times a year upcountry Kona is covered in snow–or at least what looks like snow. read more
Tag Archives: Kona
Surf Lei, Kailua-Kona Hawaii
A white flower lei hangs from a branch overlooking a surf spot near Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island as a surfer catches a wave in the background. read more
Kohaniiki Beach Sunset
Near Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island you can find the beach at Kohanaiki. More often called “Pine Trees” by locals and surfers, this white sand beach has beautiful sunsets, good surf, friendly fun, and an important history. read more
Painted Church, Honaunau
Most often referred to simply as, “The Painted Church,” this small, uniquely adorned church in Honaunau on Hawaii’s Big Island is formally named St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church. read more
Kekaha Kai Beach
Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park on Hawaii’s Big Island is one of the most beautiful places to experience in the state. read more
Hulihe’e Palace Seaside
With ocean views, a pleasant breeze, beautiful surroundings and immediate access to the biggest ships coming and going, Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua Kona was a perfect vacation home for royalty. read more
Sheraton Keauhou Garden Walk
This small garden of native and imported tropical plants greets visitors and locals alike with pleasant beauty and color, which is a stark contrast to the surrounding lava rock coastline. read more
Classic Woody Surfboards, Kona Inn
The entrance foyer at the Kona Inn in the heart of Kailua Kona used to display this solid collection of classic wooden surfboards from the 1940’s to 1970’s. read more
Big Island Beach Exploring
A little girl walks down a lava rock path to explore a Big Island beach near Keolonahihi State Historical Park in Kailua-Kona. read more
Kona Coffee Burlap
Burlap bags have been used in many countries for hundreds of years to hold coffee beans. These bags, hung on a drying rack, each wait to be filled with around 100 pounds of one of the world’s best coffee beans–100% Arabica from the Kona, Hawaii region. read more
Set for Sportfishing
This picture focuses on several sportfishing rods with tackle on sportfish boats harbored at Honokohau. These boats go out often and typically catch their guests and captains choke (a bunch of) fish. read more
End of the World Cliffs
Locals call these cliffs along the Big Island’s Kona coast “The End of the World” because of their height and sharp drop off. read more