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Kona’s weather, beauty and atmosphere remains as desirable as ever.

Once the best place to live on Hawaii’s Big Island, the west coast town has taken on some of the expected resort style features while also holding on to its go-with-the-flow small town feelings. Although the waves here are sure to get your adrenaline pumping, the city also holds a surprising collection of historic buildings that give it an intriguing character.

As a cruise port and Hawaii’s tourist gateway, Kailua-Kona is the jumping off point to the rest of the island. With four wheels, you can discover the island’s diverse landscapes, from deep green forests and mountains to pristine beaches. Grab your rental and drive to Hawaii’s tallest waterfall or watch as its volcanoes spit lava into the sky.

There is so much to see and do on the Big Island of Hawaii that car hire is a must. Kona provides the perfect base for exploring the Big Island and is not short of its own charms. Be sure to drive out to the Volcano National Park at dusk to see the lava flow against the dark night sky.

Kona: Discover more

Kona, also known as Kailu Kona, is a wonderful holiday destination, particularly if you enjoy snorkelling. Trips off the Kona coast can feature sea turtles, tropical fish, coral reefs, dolphins and even humpback wales. Kona is perfect for dolphin and whale watching expeditions as well, watch them play in the crystal-clear waters of the exquisite Kona coastline. Or if you fancy really living out the Hawaiian dream why not use your trip to Kona to learn to surf in the warm, blue sea.