Travel Guide

Hawaii Nick's Wedding

This 5-day itinerary for a solo traveler on Hawaii's Big Island focuses on the Kona area, incorporating specific event timings for a wedding and related activities. It balances must-visit restaurants and local attractions with suggestions for enjoying the island's food and nightlife scene.

DAYS

PLACES

CITIES

Nolan B

Day 1

Kailua-Kona

Apr 25 · 3 places

Arrival in Kona, check-in, and an evening of craft beer and fine dining.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Night 1 of 4

Hotel

2:00 PM

Arrive at Kona International Airport (KOA), pick up rental car, and drive to Kona Outrigger Resort.

transport

SFOKOA

KONAKONA

6:00 PM

Kona Brewing Co.

“Great beers & big fan of their pizzas”

IG — @eatwithmegg

Restaurant · 4.5 · $$

74-5612 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

~4 min drive · 2.4 km

8:00 PM

Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona

“Every dish was amazing, but my favorite was the seafood pasta! The desserts were amazing!”

IG — @itsalyssablake

Restaurant · 4.5 · $$

75-5995 Kuakini Hwy STE 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Day 2

Kailua-Kona

Apr 26 · 4 places

A morning of golf, fresh seafood for lunch, an afternoon exploring a historical park, and an evening reception dinner.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Night 2 of 4

Hotel

9:00 AM

Enjoy a round of golf at a local course.

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1:00 PM

Kona Seafood Market

“Coming in at number two we have the Kona Seafood Market. This is probably the best poke that I had on the Big Island although on the pricier side the fish is fresh and very tasty. If you're looking for authentic poke on the Big Island you can't go wrong with this spot.”

IG — @arwinsappetite

Restaurant · 4.7

75-5699 Kopiko St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

~42 min drive · 27.7 km

3:00 PM

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park was a sacred "place of refuge" where ancient Hawaiians who broke kapu (sacred laws) or were defeated warriors could seek absolution and avoid certain death. The park features a massive Great Wall, built without mortar, and the reconstructed Hale o Keawe temple, which once housed the bones of 23 chiefs. Iconic wooden *ki'i* (god images) guard the temple, contributing to the park's distinctive atmosphere of peace and spiritual significance.

Attraction · 4.7

State Hwy 160, Hōnaunau, HI 96726, USA

7:00 PM

Attend the reception dinner.

restaurant

Day 3

Kailua-Kona

Apr 27 · 3 places

A leisurely breakfast before attending the wedding ceremony, followed by a celebratory dinner.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Night 3 of 4

Hotel

8:00 AM

808 Grindz Cafe Kona

“Amazing spot for breakfast! Their Ube Pancakes w Macadamia Nut Sauce was a definite highlight”

IG — @eatwithmegg

Cafe · 4.4 · $

75-5660 Kopiko St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

~15 min walk · 1.1 km

7:30 PM

Huggo's

“The best cocktails, right on the water in downtown Kona. Perfect view of the sun setting over the water. It doesn’t get any better!”

IG — @itsalyssablake

Restaurant · 4.4 · $$$

5308, 75-5828 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

2:00 PM

Attend the wedding ceremony.

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Day 4

Kailua-Kona

Apr 28 · 4 places

A morning coffee and farm tour, followed by BBQ lunch and a casual dinner in Kona.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Night 4 of 4

Hotel

8:30 AM

The Coffee Shack

“Stunning view and wonderful atmosphere! The Ono Benedict and Lilikoi Cheesecake were my favorites. We went here 3 times during the month we were there! Also- their coffee is delicious of course!”

IG — @itsalyssablake

Restaurant · 4.7 · $$

83-5799 Mamalahoa Hwy Box 510, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA

~7 min drive · 5.0 km

10:00 AM

Greenwell Farms

“Coffee Farm tour”

IG — @worleyswanderlust

Shopping · 4.8

81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750, USA

~13 min drive · 8.4 km

1:00 PM

Big Jake's Island B-B-Q

“Hidden gem with unbelievable fall off the bone smoked BBQ”

IG — @itsalyssablake

Restaurant · 4.7

83-5308 Mamalahoa Hwy B, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA

Permanently closed

~36 min drive · 24.1 km

7:00 PM

Kai Eats + Drinks

“Late Lunch/early dinner”

IG — @worleyswanderlust

Restaurant · 4.4 · $$

75-5776 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Day 5

Kailua-Kona

Apr 29 · 4 places

A final breakfast and lunch in Kona, followed by some last-minute poke before departing from the Big Island.

8:00 AM

Island Lava Java

“Breakfast”

IG — @worleyswanderlust

Restaurant · 4.4 · $$

75-5801 Ali‘i Dr Building 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

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~25 min walk · 1.9 km

12:30 PM

Broke Da Mouth Grindz- KONA

“Check out their episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Guy Fieri LOVED their Garlic Furikake Chicken! One slice of the ube ice cream mud pie feeds the whole family!”

IG — @itsalyssablake

Restaurant · 4.5 · $$

74-5565 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

~15 min walk · 1.2 km

3:00 PM

Kanoa Grill & Poke

“My favorite poke place we tried. Add the lobster crab cake with your bowl and make sure you try their pies!”

IG — @itsalyssablake

Restaurant · 4.7 · $$

75-1027 Henry St ste 102b, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Permanently closed

5:00 PM