Kona Blog

Feb 4, Peggy M

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:08:15 GMT

My son has lived in Hilo for well over a year and goes to the University there. He is a vet of the Iraq war. I live in Chicago and I am a premier litigation

Jan 24, Russell

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:15:57 GMT

Live in Kona. Surf, dive, and sail. Really appreciate the webcam! I have a boat in Kailua Bay

Jan 21, New King Kam Friday Saturday Night Prime Rib Seafood Buffet

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:48:05 GMT

I have to say the tsunami of March 2010 did the King Kamehameha Hotel a favor by wiping out it's dilapidated restaurant and forcing them to rebuild it.

Jan 13, Shipping A Car To Hawaii

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:25:33 GMT

We had received this article from American Auto Movers and thought it would be useful information for any of you planning to permanently relocate here

Jan 6, Scott Beckham

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:11:31 GMT

I have been to the Big Island 6 times now. I almost consider it my second home. If I could find a aviation job there that someone could actually live

Jan 6, South Point Beach!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:09:58 GMT

Make it down to the southern tip and go check out the GREEN sand beach! It's beautiful and you can swim in it but be careful of the current. It can

Jan 5, Kona Coast Resort II

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:51:07 GMT

We have been coming to the Kona Coast Resort for over 20 years. Recently, I inherited it from my father. He does not go to the Resort since we lost Mom.

Jan 3, Hapuna

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:03:10 GMT

Our family loves this beach. Never too many people. Great for boogie boarding, swimming, wading, tanning and of course people watching!! Lots of parking,

Dec 25, Moving To Hawaii

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:53:59 GMT

Get the facts about moving to Hawaii and shipping vehicles, housing costs, job prospects and more here

Dec 19, 5 Day Tour Video of Hawaii

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:24:26 GMT

5 Day Tour Video of Hawaii island

Dec 12, Opera at the Makalapua theatre and Ballet also.

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:38:10 GMT

Love Classical music and all the operas so now we have all of this thanks to some very special people. Mahalo nui loa

Dec 11, Live Hawaii Webcam

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:21:32 GMT

Live Hawaii webcam 270 degree view of the Kona coast.

Nov 6, Advertise on Konafriends

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:44:39 GMT

Advertise on Konafriends

Oct 31, Things to do on the big island of Hawaii

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:48:47 GMT

Over 300 things to do on the big island of Hawaii

Aug 27, You have to goto Ultimate Burger in Kona

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:04:57 GMT

My family and I eat here at least once a week. I am a burger freak and only goto the best burger joints and Ultimate burger is one of the best I have

Aug 23, Trent's Automotive

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:04:41 GMT

We've been a Kailua Kona Auto repair shop for over 14 years at the time of this writing in 2011. We specialize in brakes and suspension but also do general

Aug 9, magic sands...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:29:06 GMT

the beach is never the same day to da

Jul 20, Hawaiian Style Cafe

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:19:59 GMT

Two words say it all. Pan Cakes.........big fluffy and delicious. Huge portions of great food, local flavors and some of your typical breakfast and lunch

Jul 11, Amanda

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:13:15 GMT

I use to work on the Pride of Hawaii cruise ship, and we would be in Kona every Friday! I loved a little mexican restaurant that was on the top tier of

Jul 3, Volcano Road Trip

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:52:07 GMT

July 2, 2011 Volcano's National Park - No matter how many times I go to the Volcano I see things there I've never seen before. I've been 5 times in 15

Jun 19, Cheap Kona Hotels and accommodations

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:58:48 GMT

Three cheap Kona hotels

Jun 19, Mauna Kea Beach

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:02:02 GMT

I always thought Hapuna beach was the best, till I went to Mauna Kea Beach. It's where the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is located. Built in the 60's, it was

Jun 18, Mauna Kea Summit & Ellison Onizuka Visitor Center

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:01:21 GMT

Mauna Kea summit is a fascinating place to visit. Your rental car company will not recommend you take your two wheel drive vehicle up there, but in good

Jun 11, King Kameahameaha Day Parade Prep

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:19:17 GMT

Riders get ready out front of the Konafriends office for the annual parade through Kailua Village.

Jun 6, Kona Coffee It's Da Kine!

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:21:32 GMT

Kona Coffee is a major part of the local economy.

Jun 5, North and South Kohala Pictures

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:39:46 GMT

Sometimes you just got to get out of the house and take a drive. So we did, and we shot some pics. Check them out on our Konafriends Facebook page. The

May 31, Hawaii Air Show

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:39:45 GMT

1st Annual Hawaii Air Show On The Big Island

May 29, Jon Clausen

Sun, 29 May 2011 02:24:31 GMT

It was a rainy, rainy time that first week of May in Kona this year. Massive amount of rain and thunder and lightning (but still 84 degrees). You would

May 5, KAYA'S

Thu, 05 May 2011 22:48:47 GMT

KAYA'S 808-322-8800 Organic and local products, Macadamias, Coffee and Espresso http://www.kayashawaii.com

May 1, Get $10 Off At Trent's Automotive In Kona

Sun, 01 May 2011 16:40:13 GMT

I need 7 more people to click our like button so I can get a shorter URL to our shop Facebook page. On your next vehicle service get $10 off. All you

Apr 17, Carnival Spirit in Kona

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:30:30 GMT

This photo of the Carnival Spirit was taken back in 07 or 08. Today April 17,2011 it's back in Kona. It's basically a floating resort according to their

Mar 28, Four Seasons Kona Village Coming Soon?

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:40:32 GMT

Before Tsunami After The boat is still original. Now let's revisit this in a couple of years and see how far off the mark I am. Posted 3-27-11

Mar 26, Go Shore Fishing With a Hawaiian Guide

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:40:44 GMT

My friend Jeff Villafania makes da kine fishing lures that will help you catch fish. You can't buy anything like them anywhere other than from Jeff.

Mar 26, Is Kona Village Closing Forever? Something Smells Fishy

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:00:34 GMT

Both resorts that are closed due to the tsunami are the Hualalai Resort and Kona Village. They happen to be side by side. Kona Village sustained more

Mar 25, Kona Village Resort is Hawaii as it was meant to be

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:10:33 GMT

Kona Village Resort will rejuvenate and renew your spirit.

Mar 25, Europa Cruise Ship On World Cruise Visits Kona

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:50:00 GMT

The Europa arrived this morning from Lautoka Fiji and spent the night before leaving for Honlolulu. The ship is a high end German luxury cruise according

Mar 21, HonuHearts.com And The Kona Stroll

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:16:54 GMT

Today was a great day at the Kona Stroll, it's really turned into quite the event. The sky was blue with pretty white puffy clouds till late in the

Mar 20, Kona Tsunami - March 11, 2011

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:21:33 GMT

So far this is the best video of the tsunami as it was in progress. I did not shoot this. His heart was in the right place, his brain, I'm not so sure.

Mar 20, about

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:38:47 GMT

About the webmaster of Konafriends

Mar 19, Kona Village Resort Closing Indefinitely

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:18:21 GMT

The following was released to the media earlier today: Aloha All, It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of the decision to close Kona Village

Mar 19, Free Kona activities for one person or the whole family

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:46:00 GMT

Free Kona activities will save you hundreds of dollars on your vacation.

Mar 17, big-island-artists-gallery

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:09:33 GMT

big-island-artists-gallery showcasing local artists works

Mar 17, Share Konafriends On FaceBook Or Twitter Super Easy

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:03:20 GMT

Konafriends.com has a new cool new feature at the bottom of the page that allows you to share it with your facebook friends or twitter. Just click the

Mar 17, Local Artist Malia

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:33:22 GMT

Aloha everyone, My name is Malia I was born and raised here on the Big Island. I'm a Glass, Watercolor and Tattoo artist. I've been drawing since I could

Mar 14, The Best Way To See Lava Is By Helicopter

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:08:09 GMT

I know these guys, I've done a lot of work for them over the years and I highly recommend taking a tour with them. This is who I would go with. Click here to see about taking a helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Mar 13, Kilauea Volcano Lava Blasting In The Air

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:23:28 GMT

I shot this in 2009 for the Big Island 5 Day Video. The current episode that is all over the news is only viewable from the air. Check out our things to

Mar 13, Tsunami Video Kailua Kona March 11, 2011

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:22:21 GMT

This was shot this morning in Kailua Kona village just south of the pier next to the Palace.