Getting Around Kailua-Kona

Traffic was pretty minor before, but in recent years has become more congested. Driving in tourist-oriented areas can be slow, but the town is generally not large enough to have serious problems. Walking is a manageable way to travel in town, but you should rent a car if you want to get to resorts, beaches and other cultural locations. Read More »

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Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kailua Pier, 1 km (1 mile)
Mamalahoa Trail, 3 km (2 miles)
Kauikeauoli Stone, 10 km (6 miles)
Kipuka Paluli, 18 km (11 miles)
Cooks Heiau, 19 km (12 miles)
Pu'ulehua Ranch, 21 km (13 miles)
Maka Ulaula, 25 km (16 miles)
Omao Heiau, 27 km (17 miles)
Kiholo-Puako Trail, 31 km (19 miles)
Puu Anahulu Homesteads, 31 km (19 miles)
Kawaihae Light, 47 km (29 miles)
Ohia Mill, 49 km (31 miles)
Pohakuloa Camp, 49 km (31 miles)
Honomalino Camp, 53 km (33 miles)
Honomalino, 54 km (34 miles)
Manuka Mauka House, 62 km (39 miles)
Niulii Cemetery, 69 km (43 miles)
Kukulhaele Landing (historical), 70 km (44 miles)

Buildings in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hale Halawai, 1 km (1 mile)

Bays in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kailua Bay, 1 km (1 mile)
Honokohau Bay, 5 km (3 miles)
Holualoa Bay, 5 km (3 miles)
Mahaiula Bay, 16 km (10 miles)
Kua Bay, 18 km (11 miles)
Honaunau Bay, 26 km (16 miles)
Keoneele Cove, 26 km (16 miles)
Honokaope Bay, 34 km (21 miles)
Nanuku Inlet, 36 km (22 miles)
Puako Bay, 40 km (25 miles)
Honomalino Bay, 54 km (33 miles)
Wawaionu Bay, 58 km (36 miles)
Kamaohe Bay, 58 km (36 miles)

Capes in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kukailimoku Point, 2 km (1 mile)
Leinokano Point, 13 km (8 miles)
Keawekaheka Point, 18 km (11 miles)
Moinui Point, 25 km (15 miles)
Lae o Hiiaka, 31 km (20 miles)
Kanekaukii Point, 32 km (20 miles)
Lae o Puili, 35 km (22 miles)
Lae o Panipou, 37 km (23 miles)
Kapukawaaiki, 52 km (32 miles)
Kalapili, 56 km (35 miles)
Kamoi Point, 64 km (40 miles)
Pau'ekolu, 67 km (42 miles)
Akoakoa Point, 69 km (43 miles)

Harbors in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, 4 km (3 miles)

Schools in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Honokohau School, 4 km (3 miles)
Keauhou School, 10 km (6 miles)

Parks in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Pahoehoe Beach Park, 6 km (4 miles)
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, 20 km (12 miles)
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, 27 km (17 miles)
Hapuna Beach State Park, 42 km (26 miles)
Waimea Park, 54 km (33 miles)

Streams in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Wai'aha Stream, 7 km (4 miles)
Lanimaumau Stream, 53 km (33 miles)
Waihilau Stream, 65 km (40 miles)
Waipahi Stream, 67 km (42 miles)
Honopue Stream, 67 km (42 miles)
Honoke'a Stream, 67 km (42 miles)
Kolealiilii Stream, 68 km (42 miles)
Nakooko Stream, 68 km (42 miles)
Honokane Nui Stream, 68 km (42 miles)
Waiulili Stream, 68 km (42 miles)
Ouhi Stream, 75 km (47 miles)

Craters in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Ka'upulehu Crater, 12 km (7 miles)

Wells in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Umis Well, 20 km (12 miles)

Lakes in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Waiakuhi, 20 km (12 miles)
Polewai Waterhole, 44 km (27 miles)

Forests in Hawaii County, Hawaii

South Kona Forest Reserve, 44 km (28 miles)
Hamakua Forest Reserve, 72 km (45 miles)

Valleys in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Makeahua Gulch, 46 km (29 miles)
Honokoa Gulch, 48 km (30 miles)
Luahine Gulch, 48 km (30 miles)
Kapae Gulch, 49 km (30 miles)
Kilohana Gulch, 53 km (33 miles)
Nakooko Gulch, 67 km (42 miles)
Honopue Valley, 67 km (42 miles)
Waipio Valley, 67 km (42 miles)
Hinao Gulch, 68 km (42 miles)
Kawaikalia Gulch, 72 km (45 miles)
Honokaia Gulch, 72 km (45 miles)
Keaakaukau Gulch, 73 km (46 miles)
Kalopa, 77 km (48 miles)
Kaumo'ali Gulch, 78 km (49 miles)

Overfalls in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Keanapakulua Falls, 52 km (32 miles)
Lahomene Falls, 64 km (40 miles)
Papala Falls, 64 km (40 miles)
Kakeha Falls, 64 km (40 miles)

Reservoirs in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kehena Reservoir, 61 km (38 miles)
Puuokumau Reservoir, 63 km (39 miles)

Hospitals in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hale Hoola Hamakua, 73 km (45 miles)

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Sounta in Region du Wadi Fira, Chad
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Union Township in Carroll County, Iowa
Urochishche Kokpektioy in Kazakhstan
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Westmoreland Lake Dam in Miller County, Arkansas
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