It's hard to leave the Banyan Tree, but if you want to venture out there is plenty to do.

Dreamy Beaches

Here are some of the amazing Big Island beaches that are
on the west side of the island.

• Mauna Kea

• Hapuna Beach

• Beach 69

• A Bay

• Kukio Beach (Near Four Seasons)

• Kua Bay (Maniniowali) closed on Wednesdays

• Kiholo Bay

• Makalawena (Northern beach in Kekaha Kai State Park)

• Mahai'ula Beach (Southern beach in Kekaha Kai State Park)

• Honokohau National Park & Ai’opio Beach (great place to see big sea turtles)

• King Kamehameha Beach (good for young children)

• Honl's Beach / Alii Cove

• White Sands Beach Park (less than 1 mile south of Banyan Tree 402)

• Kahalu'u Beach Park - great snorkeling (about 2 miles south of Banyan Tree 402)

• Ho'okena Beach Park

• Pololu Valley Black Sand Beach (North end of island)

• Waipio Beach (North end of island in Waipio Valley)

• Green Sands (Papakolea) (South end of island)

• Punalu’u black sand beach (South end of island)

• Click here for an Google map of Big Island beaches

Excursions

• Surf / Boogie Board / Standup Paddle boarding

• Snorkeling

• Kayaking

• Deep Sea Fishing

• Diving

• Cliff Diving - South Point

• Golf (Kona Country Club - three miles south)

• Boat tours

• Coastline Boat Tours

• Helicopter tours

• Hiking Waipi’o Valley or Pololu Valley

• Scenic Drives

• Manta Ray Viewing

• Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (Beautiful!)

• Hawaii Volcanos National Park

• Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (City of Refuge)

• Mauna Kea Summit

• Alaska Falls State Park

• Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park

• Water Falls

• Whale Watching

Dining

Here are some tasty spots to eat near Banyan Tree.  Select name to visit their website.

• Da Poke Shack (best poke! one block north of condo)

• Jackie Reys

• Huggo's (Happy Hour!)

• Huggo's On The Rocks (Happy Hour & Live Music)

• Don’s Mai Tai Bar (Happy Hour - live music Thursdays)

• Green Flash Coffee & Cafe (Kona coffee, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches)

• Kona Brewing Company (Like the beer - food not great)

• Foster’s Kitchen

• Big Island Grill - (local food)

• Magic Sands Beach Grill (great for happy hour overlooking Magic Sands beach!)

• Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill (Love this place - fish tacos & fish nachos!)

• Scandinavian Shave Ice

• Kona Grill House (Amazing grilled fish. 15 minute drive south)

• Ultimate Burger

• Pine Tree Café (local food near Costco)

• The Coffee Shack (amazing breakfast or lunch!)

• Shimaichi Sushi

• Harbor House Restaurant (great for fresh fish when going to or from the airport or north beaches)

• Keauhou Farmers Market (Saturday mornings)

• Kona Farmer's Market (Best place for fresh fruit)

• KTA Supermarket In Keauhou