8 days in Island of Hawaii Itinerary

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

Relax by the water at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area and Honaunau Bay. Attractions like Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) and White Sand Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Kailua-Kona side-trips: Pua Mau Place Arboretum & Botanical Garden (in Kawaihae) and Adventures in Paradise Kayak & Snorkel (in Captain Cook). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Big Island Divers, discover the deep blue sea with Kona Diving Company, take a memorable tour with Sunlight on Water, and enjoy the sand and surf at Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i.

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New York City to Kailua-Kona is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. In October, Kailua-Kona is a bit warmer than New York City - with highs of 86°F and lows of 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.