Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Makalawena January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Makalawena](https://expedia.ca/Makalawena-Hotels.d11862.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Makalawena Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Makalawena.d11862.Car-Rental-Guide)[Makalawena Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Makalawena.d11862.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Makalawena, HI ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Makalawena Types of activities [Makalawena travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Makalawena.dx11862) ![Kua Bay showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160385/11a19e35-d269-456e-8139-b76fa5933cfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kua Bay showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160385/11a19e35-d269-456e-8139-b76fa5933cfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kua Bay featuring a beach, swimming and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160385/868b2b2f-5c40-480e-9150-584f674e71fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kua Bay which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160385/84d46ab4-038c-431c-8762-810125d8c390.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/3ad1a807-c64b-4567-8454-a9cae430361e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Makalawena Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Makalawena has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Makalawena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Makalawena to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Makalawena Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Makalawena. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Makalawena attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Makalawena ### Tours & day trips [See all 49 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2280859/58e057d6-8670-4eea-a912-c5b1061c7021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner 11h 9.8/10 55 reviews Free cancellation available CA $440 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-island-circle-tour-and-volcano-coffee-wine-turtles-and-waterfall.a2280859.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Whale Watching Tour Big Island & Kona Midday](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48085080/67057fbe-adc2-4465-86db-1bb1c1104d3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale Watching Tour Big Island & Kona Midday 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kona-kalaoa-midday-whale-watching-tour.a48085080.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Zip & Dip Waterfall Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/480429/906a5707-4097-4dae-8558-e58df14422ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zip & Dip Waterfall Adventure 7h 30m 10/10 28 reviews Free cancellation available CA $492 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zip-dip-waterfall-adventure.a480429.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Big Island: Kona Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46969071/827f430c-021f-403c-b672-7846e3691a24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island: Kona Whale Watching Tour 3h 9.4/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-island-kona-whale-watching-tour.a46969071.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4114744/9a538db5-4b03-4cb3-b9f4-317c28f521df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona 1h 9.6/10 17 reviews Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hawaiian-salt-farm-tour.a4114744.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Cloud Forest Sanctuary Jungle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47532049/c52dce99-f157-47ad-987d-356a2d59cd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cloud Forest Sanctuary Jungle Tour 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $203 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cloud-forest-sanctuary-jungle-tour.a47532049.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Dolphin Watch Snorkel and BBQ in Kona, Big Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47819698/8cf573a6-228e-4ed7-b8c8-2a296173952b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dolphin Watch Snorkel and BBQ in Kona, Big Island 3h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $204 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kailua-kona-dolphin-watch-speedboat-snorkel-cruise-and-bbq.a47819698.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47139522/ff21cec0-bb66-4aaf-b51b-af4228e394f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona 3h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $141 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-manta-ray-tour-in-kailua-kona.a47139522.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch from Honokohau Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3877472/5e2478aa-61d7-44ff-a438-15c4ac5a9eae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch from Honokohau Harbour 1h 30m 9.6/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available CA $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kona-whale-watching.a3877472.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268227/e5555457-7032-4174-929f-3407d6eb1db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats 30m 9/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $328 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kona-coast-private-helicopter-tour.a45268227.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2280859/58e057d6-8670-4eea-a912-c5b1061c7021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner 11h 9.8/10 55 reviews Free cancellation available CA $440 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-island-circle-tour-and-volcano-coffee-wine-turtles-and-waterfall.a2280859.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4114744/9a538db5-4b03-4cb3-b9f4-317c28f521df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona 1h 9.6/10 17 reviews Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hawaiian-salt-farm-tour.a4114744.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/341412/1e224f22-c6bf-4720-a7f9-fcd1c8f9bb5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport 15m 9.6/10 73 reviews Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/authentic-lei-greeting-at-kona-airport.a341412.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1216801/4043f036-e80d-4c1d-b511-43e7000859f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours 5d 7.8/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-island-adventure-bundle-5-epic-audio-driving-tours.a1216801.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/341420/e712bd9d-bb59-4b28-9824-2de5230953ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport 15m 9.4/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available CA $68 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/honeymoon-lei-greeting-at-kona-airport.a341420.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Big Island Tour of East to West](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49592250/a7a0dd9f-21b5-4d65-8166-6f2de1a088e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island Tour of East to West 11h Free cancellation available CA $393 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-island-tour-of-east-to-west.a49592250.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Kilauea Volcano Eruption - 105 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49753241/eb9e936b-b63f-460b-bf08-e657adc75c39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilauea Volcano Eruption - 105 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $1,606 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kilauea-volcano-eruption-105-min-heli-tour-doors-off-or-on.a49753241.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Makalawena Hike and Swim with Native Hawaiian](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50880470/58666ed0-fcb7-44c3-bc61-4bf5bcba1c6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Makalawena Hike and Swim with Native Hawaiian 5h Free cancellation available CA $340 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/makalawena-hike-and-swim-with-native-hawaiian.a50880470.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Day Trip WWII Heroes Tour From Kona to Oahu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/390856/a7cc2e54-99ef-43c1-a940-64b28c75c560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip WWII Heroes Tour From Kona to Oahu 14h 4/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $784 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pearl-harbor-wwii-heroes-tour-with-airfare-to-oahu-from-kona.a390856.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Classic Orchid Lei Greeting at Kona Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/765119/780ebf9c-3c54-4872-a34d-75ffec99b03c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Classic Orchid Lei Greeting at Kona Airport 15m 10/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/classic-orchid-lei-greeting-at-kona-airport.a765119.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268227/e5555457-7032-4174-929f-3407d6eb1db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats 30m 9/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $328 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kona-coast-private-helicopter-tour.a45268227.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1216801/4043f036-e80d-4c1d-b511-43e7000859f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours 5d 7.8/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-island-adventure-bundle-5-epic-audio-driving-tours.a1216801.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50761285/1bde159f-1e41-4701-bb2d-93818b26326e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches 6h Free cancellation available CA $381 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kona-coast-tour-lava-fields-and-beautiful-beaches.a50761285.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220161/da82971e-2f7d-4127-afc5-de496dd00703.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $914 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-big-island-experience.a1220161.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Luxury Picnic Volcanoes & Waterfalls: Private Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48939268/536154bc-38f2-4a99-961c-a9f5fb444473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury Picnic Volcanoes & Waterfalls: Private Helicopter Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $9,189 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/luxury-picnic-volcanoes-waterfalls-private-helicopter-tour.a48939268.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46754545/0769d052-11b3-43f6-906f-75ddae06c6fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter 5h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $1,972 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-kona-private-boat-charter.a46754545.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Romantic Kona Coffee & Landing: Private Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48940960/6e8f05be-c6b0-417d-a2c3-f5b4e3a64ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic Kona Coffee & Landing: Private Helicopter Tour 1h 5m Free cancellation available CA $5,908 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/romantic-kona-coffee-landing-private-helicopter-tour.a48940960.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50148800/568f4121-792b-4fc5-9724-5c77964f0825.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II 8h Free cancellation available CA $2,639 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kona-hawaii-fishing-snorkel-large-group-private-charter-on-oe-ii.a50148800.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50151353/d6d8f172-bef7-45e4-b2f9-2371b27a7124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE 8h Free cancellation available CA $3,079 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kona-hawaii-fishing-snorkel-large-group-private-charter-on-oe.a50151353.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ![Historic Hawaii and Big Island Market Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182616/21f29679-5989-4309-9711-59a3dc30d5ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historic Hawaii and Big Island Market Private Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $1,360 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/historic-hawaii-and-big-island-market-private-tour.a50182616.activity-details?&rid=11862&location=Makalawena&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Makalawena | Number of things to do | 90 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Best of Big Island: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii](/things-to-do/hawaii-big-island-self-guided-driving-tour.a5011850.activity-details): CA $24 | | Top 5 things to do | [Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel](/things-to-do/big-island-manta-ray-night-snorkel.a1392689.activity-details)[Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch](/things-to-do/captain-cook-snorkel-on-a-power-catamaran-with-lunch.a4001448.activity-details)[Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime](/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-in-kailua-kona-hi.a45278718.activity-details)[Best of Big Island: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii](/things-to-do/hawaii-big-island-self-guided-driving-tour.a5011850.activity-details)[Captain Cook Reef Snorkelling of Kealakekua Bay](/things-to-do/captain-cook-kealakekua-bay-reef-snorkelling.a46746157.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel](/things-to-do/big-island-manta-ray-night-snorkel.a1392689.activity-details)[Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime](/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-in-kailua-kona-hi.a45278718.activity-details)[Manta Ray Night Snorkelling Adventure in Kailua-Kona](/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkelling-adventure-in-kailua-kona.a46752191.activity-details)[Whale Watching Tour Big Island & Kona Midday](/things-to-do/kona-kalaoa-midday-whale-watching-tour.a48085080.activity-details)[Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona](/things-to-do/hawaiian-salt-farm-tour.a4114744.activity-details) | | With kids | [Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel](/things-to-do/big-island-manta-ray-night-snorkel.a1392689.activity-details)[Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch](/things-to-do/captain-cook-snorkel-on-a-power-catamaran-with-lunch.a4001448.activity-details)[Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime](/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-in-kailua-kona-hi.a45278718.activity-details)[Captain Cook Reef Snorkelling of Kealakekua Bay](/things-to-do/captain-cook-kealakekua-bay-reef-snorkelling.a46746157.activity-details)[Manta Ray Night Snorkelling Adventure in Kailua-Kona](/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkelling-adventure-in-kailua-kona.a46752191.activity-details) | ## What to do in Makalawena --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Makalawena ![Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965066/99e32530-c24c-4477-bb66-01cc6dee85aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kailua Pier After visiting Kailua Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkeling spots. [](https://expedia.ca/Kailua-Pier-Historic-Kailua-Village.d553248621526965066.Vacation-Attraction) ![Magic Sands Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287814/4e6bd2f9-613c-42d8-99f1-7576ec23a1b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magic Sands Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona? [](https://expedia.ca/Magic-Sands-Beach-Kahaluu-Keauhou.d6287814.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring rugged coastline, surfing and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125342/fb5b0155-4903-4b54-a07f-adadad186cac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kahalu'u Beach Park Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location. [](https://expedia.ca/Kahaluu-Beach-Park-Kahaluu-Bay.d6125342.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160287/f4f6f02c-489b-40cf-93e2-2f037cb75a07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Discover ancient Hawaii at this historic settlement. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaloko-Honokohau-National-Historical-Park-Kalaoa.d6160287.Vacation-Attraction) ![A weathered statue of the Hawaii god Ku. Ku is the god of war and prosperity.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626247204242641/6cea80f5-0dcd-4248-a8c8-ea88fd4ae1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kailua-Kona Beaches Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kailua-Kona-Beaches-Hawaii.d553248635976496889.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ancient Hawaiian Ruins, Big Island #adventure #hawaii #bigisland #beaches #beachlover #volcanoes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969320/c3fcddce-12d3-4e97-b713-823c5014c62e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Keauhou Shopping Center You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Keauhou Shopping Center during your visit to Kailua-Kona. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the snorkeling spots. [](https://expedia.ca/Keauhou-Shopping-Center-Kahaluu-Bay.d6125340.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kamakahonu Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977261082/3358a187-adcd-460b-ae7e-41caeb5bc016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kamakahonu Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kamakahonu Beach during your trip to Kailua-Kona? Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kamakahonu-Beach-Historic-Kailua-Village.d553248635977261082.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kua Bay which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160385/84d46ab4-038c-431c-8762-810125d8c390.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kua Bay Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast. [](https://expedia.ca/Kua-Bay-Kaupulehu.d6160385.Vacation-Attraction) ![#blue 50 Shades of Blue - Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/edd6cf50-5be3-40ea-98a3-7ebaab98bfc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manini'owali Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Maniniowali-Beach-Kaupulehu.d6289962.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Makalawena ![Kailua-Kona showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1879/61f5503e-584d-46c8-bdeb-b3567009a11c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kailua-Kona ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Makalawena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Makalawena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Makalawena? ### Is three days enough to stay in Makalawena? ### What are some activities to do in Makalawena with kids? > - [Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-island-manta-ray-night-snorkel.a1392689.activity-details) > - [Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/captain-cook-snorkel-on-a-power-catamaran-with-lunch.a4001448.activity-details) > - [Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-in-kailua-kona-hi.a45278718.activity-details) > - [Captain Cook Reef Snorkelling of Kealakekua Bay](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/captain-cook-kealakekua-bay-reef-snorkelling.a46746157.activity-details) > - [Manta Ray Night Snorkelling Adventure in Kailua-Kona](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkelling-adventure-in-kailua-kona.a46752191.activity-details) ### What to do in Makalawena for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Makalawena? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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