Kailua-Kona is a major tourist destination that is found on the Big Island in the state of Hawaii. The place is more commonly referred to as Kona and be reached by plane that lands in the main commercial airport in the area - the Kona International Airport at Keahole. The area was founded by Kamehameha I and used to function as a retreat of the Hawaiian royal family.

Traffic in Kona may be congested in peak seasons but are generally tolerable. Kailua-Kona is a perfect sport for outdoor and ocean recreational activities. Some of the popular activities to do in Kailua-Kona include fishing, surfing, diving, snorkeling, swimming and boating. The place also offers outdoor non-beach activities such as biking, hiking, four-wheeling and caving.

There are several important cultural sites in the town of Kailua-Kona. Some of these sites include the first ever Christian church in the area, the petrglyphs in Kaloko-Honokahou National Park and the Queen's Palace. Kailua-Kona is also the home of the Kona coffee and the area has several coffee plantations where tourists can have a tour of.