Kailua Kona is a thriving town that you will find on the leeward side of the Big Island. It is a laid-back community right on the Kona Coast. Plus, there is plenty of fun stuff to do in Kona!

Kona Brewing is back to brewing its beer on the island, including golden and blonde ales, lagers, a porter, a red ale, a hefeweizen and IPAs. There’s a taproom, too, in Hawaii Kai on Oahu.

In fact, the Big Island is home to Kona Brewing Company, which partnered with Hilton Waikoloa Village in early 2017 to offer the Kona Tap Room. Kua Bay IPA and Hula Hefeweizen – two of the 16 ...