South Kohala Vacation Rentals

Pedal along the Kohala Mountain Bike Trails and be sure to look around at the volcanoes in the distances, the lushness of the rainforest, and the Pacific lapping in the distance. Differing trails levels let you tailor your ride. You can also ride along the coast waves providing the only soundtrack you’ll want. Maybe you choose to explore the forest trails and discover the lushness of the plants on the forest floor.. 

Will you be the next fisherman to catch a record-breaking marlin? It’s possible when you fish along the South Kohala. In fact, this stretch has netted people marlin clocking in at more than 1,000 pounds. Fishing charters can take you to the hottest spots where tuna, mahi mahi, ono, sailfish, and, of course, marlin, bite. Inshore fishing can net you smaller catches like mackerel and papio and might be a better choice for your little fisherman. For an even lower key outing, cast your line from the beach and see what’s biting!

Play all 27 holes at the Waikoloa Beach Golf Course Tee and maybe the ocean breeze will help your game. Double your options at Mauna Lani Golf where the North and South Courses challenge your game seaside with expertly crafted greens and challenging play. Go a little further south and visit  Hapuna Golf Course’s par-72 course that invites guests to spend a day on the greens. Tropical flora and a course erected on a former black lava field make Mauna Kea a special place to add to your Kona golf scorecard. Its coastal home means the winds rushing in offer an added challenge to your play. Want more of a forest vibe? Go to North Kona’s Makalei Golf Club where native plants, lava tubes, and native plants make this a very Hawai‘in golfing experience.

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site—the place of kings, underwater temples, blue skies, and ocean breezes. Visit this National Park to immerse yourself in Hawai’in history. Lava tubes, petroglyphs, and and ponds alive with marine life greet you at Kalahuipuaʻa Historic Trail. History fans need to make Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve a must when visiting South Kohala.

You don’t have to sacrifice a day outdoors when you peruse the boutiques and stores at Shops at Mauna Lani. This open-air destination offers plenty of retail therapy and dining options to fuel you up for the next pass.  Want a mix of high and low? Head to Kings’ Shops & Queens’ Marketplace and two destinations mean options. Kings’ Shops’ high-end offerings like Tiffany & Co. Queens’ Marketplace’ retail and restaurants are little more relaxed, which means even more bang for your buck.  

Horseback Riding

Go “upcountry” when you saddle up to explore the mountains around South Kohala. Guided trail rides ride take you to the home of the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy), and with the dipping temperatures in the area, this ride is cooler in more ways than one. 

Taste your way along the South Kohala with a tour of a chocolate farm or coffee farm–after all, Kona coffee hails from this region. Maybe you want to explore more of the waters with a manta ray boat tour and watch these fish meet to feast at night. The South Kohala is a hot spot for whale watching. Book one of all of these excursions for the ultimate Hawai’in experience.

Zipline the Kohala Canopy or take your adventures to the water. Surfing, snorkeling scuba diving, and parasailing. Do it all when you stay along in South Kohala. Fly high above the turquoise waters and gaze on lush mountains and volcanic fields when you parasail above the water. Some South Kohala snorkeling stand-outs include Hapuna Beach State Park and Mauna Lani Beach..

Don’t let your South Kohala stay pass without basking in this Polynesia celebration of food, culture, music, and dance. The first lūʻau dates from around 1819 and the celebration continues today with poi, poke, and laulau. Multiple lūʻau happen in Kona, so don your leis and bring your appetites to take part in this cultural feast.