Sleeping Sharks, Tips on the Area Two Steps and the famous Puuhonua O Honaunau Historical site are located about twenty-two miles south of Kona on Route 11. There is a large sign to point the way on Route 160 on Keala O Keawe Road. The historical park is well marked. I would not recommend Route 160 that juts north of…
Tips on the Area This interesting historical park awaits your exploration. Close by is the best snorkeling in Hawaii, known as “Two Steps.” It is located over twenty miles south of Kona on Route 11. There is a large sign to point the way on Route 160 on Keala O Keawe Road. I would not recommend Route 160 that juts…
Tips in Visiting the Dole Plantation Having visited Oahu five times, we always by-passed this “tourist” destination. In our most recent trip we were in a gallery in Lahaina, Maui, when we were amazed at a photo of these surreal looking trees, known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus. They are also nicknamed the “painted trees.” There are several groves in Hawaii:…
Tips on visiting this Farmers Market near Diamond Head Located on the road to Diamond Head by the Kapi’olani Community College, is the “Farmers Market,” more like an International Bazaar these days. Accommodating to several cultures, it is a fun time to people watch and grab some good food. There is free parking at the college. It does fill up,…
A Few Tips Visiting the Puako Petroglyphs The Puako Petroglyphs are located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid Resort. It is well marked and easy to find. I would recommend going to…
A neat place to visit and hike This inviting beach park is located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid. It is well marked and easy to find. There are actually two trails.…
A Special Place Located by the harbor point of the Aloha Tower complex, Gordon Biersch Restaurant has an incredible view of the harbor. We went on Sunday and were able to snag “free” parking. Aloha Tower complex is going through some major changes. By contract, Gordon Biersch is allowed to stay where they are. It is an exceptional place…
The Grouper Reuben is a 9.5 The Magic Oyster is located in the same plaza as “Strawberries Ice Cream” and Sunrise Surf Shop. It is a sister restaurant to Stuart’s Pawnbroker, the Black Marlin and the Palm City Grill. We were immediately impressed by the “seaside” motif of The Magic Oyster. The ambiance reflects the “island” atmosphere. The prices are…
“Tasty, tasty, ummmm so good”” I ran right into the house to start typing away on how good this restaurant is. More importantly, it is located in the heart of Jensen Beach, FL close to where Publix is located. We have had the pleasure to have eaten at Cinco de Mayo twice. Both visits our experience was excellent. First, you are greeted with…
Once the best restaurant in town Opening over ten years ago, this Outback was the most popular restaurant in town. Long waits could be expected, so was good food.Taking advantage of the “Outback Bowl special” for coconut shrimp brought us back in. We sat in the booth by the bar and unfortunately our service was spotty. Our bartender/server was more…