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Owner Direct Vacation Rentals Article: The Big Island experience begins on the beautiful Kona Coast. It's enticing appeal has captivated Hawaiian royalty and visitors for over 200 years. This area is know as the "Gold Coast" because of it's excellent sunsets and reliable sunshine. In addition, the Kona area is known for it's steep hillsides where Kona coffee grows. The scenic bay front fishing village of Kailua, is a blend of old Hawaii and a modern resort town. The main oceanfront drive, Ali'i Dr, offers a variety of the village delights; there are various shops and malls as well as some of the finest pacific island restaurants. Almost all of Kailua Kona's lodgings are found on this six mile stretch.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce: West Hawaii's Ironman Triathlon World Chamiponships are held in October, bringing the world's top triathletes to Kailua Kona to compete. This famous endurance event consists of swimming, biking and running.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce: The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament is held every August and is a very important fishing tournament. Anglers from around the world compete to catch, tag and release the largest Pacific Blue marlin from along Kona's Coast.