The Holualoa Gallery celebrates original local fine arts including original paintings, Raku ceramics and sculptures.
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Under the Koa Tree features koa furnishings and an outstanding selection of items made from Hawaii's native and noble woods.

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A pioneer in the marine movement since 1971, Dave Wyland's love of the ocean has allowed him to capture its inhabitants on postcards, notebooks, books, prints and canvas, as well as on numerous buildings worldwide. His shops are a sight worth seeing. Shops are located at The Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa; and in Kona at Waterfront Row on Ali`i Drive.
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Anaeho`omalu offers spectacular snorkeling, swimming, surfing, windsurfing and picnicking.

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A short nature hike through a fern and bamboo forest takes you past two waterfalls: Akaka Falls, a powerful 420-foot (128-metre) falls, and the smaller Kahuna Falls. The moist, sweet air is refreshing on this invigorating walk.
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The Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay was donated by the British Navy to honour Captain James Cook, the first European to discover the Hawaiian Islands in 1779. At first thought to be the Hawaiian god Lono, Cook was welcomed by the Hawaiians but later killed during a confrontation which broke out along the shore. A white pillar monument marks the spot where the event occurred.

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Kona Coffee farm and mill tour. See first-hand how coffee is farmed and milled in Kona.
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Hapuna Beach offers spectacular snorkeling, swimming, body surfing and picnicking.

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Established in 1916, Hawai`i Volcanos National Park was created to preserve the natural setting of two of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Encompassing nearly 220,000 acres (89,000 hectares), the park is also a refuge for the island's native plants and animals and a link to its human past. Legendary home of the Hawaiian fire goddess, Pele, Kilauea has been erupting almost continuously from 1983 to the present.
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Discover Kona Le'a Plantation, home of Holualoa Kona Coffee Company, located on historic Mamalahoa Highway. In addition to their own estate coffee, the mill and roasting operation here handles coffee for more than 100 nearby Kona Coffee farms. Learn what goes into one of the world's finest coffees from the tree to the cup.
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Visit the quaint town of Holualoa, where a cluster of old Hawaiian homes have been refurbished into myriad art galleries and local style stores. The Kimura Lauhala Shop, located along the way, is one of a kind and a legend among weavers. The store sells handmade baskets, mats and purses from local hala (pandanus) leaves and has been in business for the past 78 years.

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Experience world-renowned sport fishing along the Kona/Kohala coast. These calm waters are considered to be the premier blue marlin fishing grounds.

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Ka Lae South Point is the southernmost point of the United States and believed to be the location where the first Polynesians discovered Hawaii in 150 AD.

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The sleepy seaside town of Kailua-Kona offers a variety of dining, shopping and sightseeing opportunities. Home to Hawaii's first missionaries, the Moku`aikaua Church is a landmark along the scenic Kailua oceanfront.

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Kauna`oa offers spectacular snorkeling, swimming, body surfing and picnicking.

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Along the way to Kealakekua you pass many productive coffee farms. Kona Coffee, known around the world for its richness and robust flavour, is grown on the gentle slopes of Mauna Loa. Many visitor centres offer free coffee tasting and gifts for purchase.

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Kekaha Kai State Park offers spectacular snorkeling, swimming, surfing and picnicking.

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Lapakahi State Historical Park is the site of an ancient fishing village. Nestled along a coral beach, this restored village offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Hawaiian people.

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Mauka Meadows is the only coffee estate on Hawai'i's Big Island with its own Hawaiian tropical garden, complete with fruits and flowers.

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Mauna Loa is the largest macadamia nut orchard on the island, with 2,500 acres (1,012 hectares) of land. View the actual production of one of Hawaii's most popular export items, brought to Hawaii in 1881 by an Australian chemist. Nut harvesting takes place twice a year during March and September.

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North Kohala is home to the King Kamehameha statue, which was commissioned in 1878 to commemorate the centennial of Captain Cook's arrival in Hawaii. The original statue was lost at sea and another one made, which now rests in Honolulu. The original was recovered some time later and returned to Kohala, where Kamehameha was born.

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Visit one of the largest clusters of petroglyphs in Hawaii at the Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Park. This park is one of the many remnants of the ancient culture that thrived on this western shoreline.

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Pu`uhonua o Honaunau, also known as the "City of Refuge," was a sanctuary for Hawaiians who had broken the law, called Kapu, or who were pursued by enemies in times of war. A priest, or Kahuna, would absolve those who came to seek refuge within its sacred walls.
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This historical site is the last major religious structure of the ancient Hawaiians to be built in Hawaii. Constructed by Kamehameha I in 1790–91, Pu`ukohola (Hill of the Whale) was dedicated to his family war god, Kuka`ilimoku, and was the site of human sacrifice.
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The cooler slopes of Mauna Kea are home to the cattle town of Waimea, a ranching community with character and a colourful history. This is the heart of the vast Parker Ranch, founded in 1847, it is one of the nation's oldest and most historic ranches and spans 150,000 acres (60,700 hectares). A good place to begin exploring is the Parker Ranch Visitors Centre.
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Waipi`o Valley Lookout offers an incredible view of a once-thriving valley settlement. This lush green valley inspires visitors to explore its steep slopes, swim along its black sand beach, horseback ride or tour through taro patches.

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Whale watching catamaran excursions and Zodiac tours provide a close-up view of humpbacks and the pilot whales during their annual migration through the Hawaiian waters.

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Adjacent to The Club Shop in the golf clubhouse, the Resort's own Ka`upulehu Cultural Center offers guests the opportunity to understand Hawaiian values, practices, heritage and tradition through fun, authentic and interactive learning experiences. Self-guided trail walks bring guests face-to-face with the historic and natural resources of the Resort. Exhibits and participatory classes at the center enable guests to further understand the culture of historic Ka‘upulehu.

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Two historic sites, a research archive and public history programmes through off-road tours, lectures, living history programs and historic preservation. The Society's core collections include the Jean Greenwell Collection, which documents land use in Kona prior to 1900, an extensive photograph collection and the Kona Coffee Study Collection. Living history tour by reservation and guided farm tour no reservation needed. Admission is by donation.
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The Hulihe`e Palace, built in 1838, was the gracious and charming summer home to some of Hawaii's royalty. This Victorian-style structure, made of coral and lava rock, is now operated by the Daughters of Hawaii and features many 19th-century cabinetry and mementos.
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Take a helicopter ride beyond the shore to the hidden heart of Hawaii. One to two-hour tours take you to explore the volcanic wrath of Pele, Goddess of Fire, and to the untouched valleys and lush rain forests along the Hamakua Coast.

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Hildgund Jewelers of Hawaii, founded in 1873, offers custom designs and handcrafted jewellery, with a wide selection of precious and semi-precious coloured stones, as well as many varieties of fine jade. Their wide-ranging diamond collection is of the highest quality. Hildgund Jewelers is located on the lower floor of the main reception building.

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The Resort's gift and sundry store with adjacent coffee bar is located near the Sports Club and Spa and our tennis courts. It offers everything from T-shirts and toothpaste to Hawaiian-crafted gifts and shaved ice. You can fill your car with gas and pack a cooler with a deli lunch before a day of sightseeing, or simply relax and enjoy the morning paper with a pastry and latte from the Hualalai Coffee Company.

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For those who want to retreat from the sun to shop, Seaside Beach is located adjacent to the lap pool at the Hualalai Sports Club and Spa. Seaside Beach carries all the essentials needed for a comfortable and stylish beach holiday, ranging from swimsuits, caftans, beach bags and athletic apparel to casual jewellery, sunglasses and spa products.

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Located below the lobby, Seaside Luxe features designer clothing and custom beach-inspired furnishings made to order by distinguished interior designer Tim Clark. Adjacent to Seaside Luxe is a children's store where keiki can peruse a selection of playful beach toys and storybooks while parents can shop for children's swimwear and apparel.

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The Club Shop specialises in unique and exquisite finds. Shop for the perfect gift or pamper yourself. The shop offers timeless island prints and fashionable must-have items. Located on the first floor of the golf clubhouse, the shop also offers golf accessories, apparel, headwear and equipment.

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The Aloha Performing Arts Centre is home to special performances featuring local and national artists. The theatre also specializes in showing non-mainstream motion pictures and films. Seasonal performances, plays and concerts are also featured.

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Kahilu Theatre provides a home for the presentation, support, education and promotion of the performing arts.
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Keauhou Cinemas offers the most popular new release motion pictures.

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Makalapua Stadium Cinemas is Kona's newest theatre complex, offering the latest in movie entertainment.

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