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The Kona District of Hawaii stretches a diverse, and expansive 60 miles along the Big Island’s sunny western coast. Lined with lava fields, coffee farms, and some of Hawaii’s most beautiful coastline, a drive through Kona provides a relaxed atmosphere, tropical luxury and family-friendly attractions alike.

Geography of Kona

Kona is nestled on the slopes of Hualālai, the 3rd youngest of the five volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawaii. The volcano reaches 8,271 feet above sea level and is thought to have risen from the ocean about 300,000 years ago. Hualālai last erupted in 1801 and has been relatively quiet since then, but is still considered active. Based on historical behavior, Hualālai could erupt again within the next century.

In the Hawaiian language, kona means “leeward,” or dry side of the island. In ancient times, Kona was the name of the leeward district on each major island. There are areas named Kona on several Hawaiian islands, so you will notice that the Big Island’s Kona is referred to as Kailua Kona when speaking about the town. Being situated under the protective mass of Hualālai and Mauna Loa volcanoes means that the weather in Kona is very consistent and quite temperate. Daytime highs range from 81°F to 87°F with average lows being 68°F-75°F.