Beach Tree

100 Ka`upulehu Dr, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Ka`upulehu-Kona, HI 96740 808-325-8000

Description: KONA COAST. Tropical drinks, beautiful scenery, and a short walk to the water ­ if the world were a fair place, every town would have a joint like this. At the exotic little cabana bar, you can sip your favorite mixed drink (mai tais and margaritas are always the biggest hits), get a bit of sun, and feel the sand between your toes.
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Bongo Ben's Island Cafe

75-5819 Alii Dr, Coconut Marketplace, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 808-329-7366

Description: KAILUA-KONA. Just across the street from the ocean is this relaxed venue, where live music can be heard Friday and Saturday. Classic rock and a selection of Hawaiian favorites are tops on the aural menu, and the food version offers plenty of variations on shrimp, chicken, steak, and pasta to sate your appetite. In addition to live acts, karaoke and belly dancing provide additional entertainment. Wander in from Coconut Marketplace and enjoy the show!
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Huggo's on the Rocks

75-5828 Kahakai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808-329-1493

Description: KONA COAST. The younger, wilder sibling of the famous seafood eatery next door, this spirited joint is a terrific place to wind down the day and usher in the evening. Indeed, Huggo's on the Rocks is a popular outdoor bar and dance club whose specialty drinks and beautiful clientele always ensure a great time. A light bar menu features fajitas, salads, sandwiches, and tasty appetizers and offers a cure for the late night munchies.
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Kahakai Bar Oceanfront

1 N Kaniku Dr, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Kohala Coast, HI 96743 808-885-2000

Description: KOHALA COAST. If days spent lounging in the warm waters of the Pacific and the Fairmont Orchid's pool prove too strenuous, take heart ­ you can get away from it all at the hotel's eminently pleasant Kahakai Bar Oceanfront. Featuring a thatched roof and a floor of sand, this bar is the definition of casual and relaxed. Even the honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) think so; they frequently come to laze along the shoreline near the bar in the afternoons. If you're hungry, order something tempting from the pupu menu. People looking to quench their thirst will love the fruity Sunset Cocktail.
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Kona Brewing Company: Kailua-Kona Pub & Brewery

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, North Kona Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808-334-2739

Description: KONA COAST. The pub at the Big Island's most famous brewery (choices are slim, but fame is fame, right?) is a terrific place to wind down after shopping. Brewery tours are quick and personal ­ an added bonus is that visitors over 21 get to sample the products. Kona's on-premises brewpub serves cold mugs of the brewery's top sellers, including Fire Rock Pale, Pacific Golden Ale, and Longboard Lager, and the cozy setting easily pulls you in, making it difficult to leave. Great Hawaiian influenced pub grub ­ pizzas, salads, and sandwiches ­ is also available.
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Lava Lounge

100 Ka`upulehu Dr, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Ka`upulehu-Kona, HI 96740 808-325-8000

Description: KA'UPULEHU-KONA. Grab your sweetie and head to this spectacularly-situated hotel bar, where incredible island sunsets reach out to you. Limited seating in the outdoor space allows patrons to enjoy the view without jostling elbows with people at the next table. A pupu menu offers tasty bites to tide you over in between Pineapple Cosmos, or whichever exotic cocktail you decide to try. A quiet, romantic spot ­ perfect for a date or an anniversary drink.
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Luana Lounge

1 N Kaniku Dr, Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, HI 96743 808-885-2000

Description: KOHALA COAST. After a day spent enjoying the beach or exploring the Big Island's many sights, relax in genuine refinement at this upscale bar and lounge, where patrons gather over billiards or play board games. If you've repose in mind, settle into a cozy chair, peruse the pub-style menu, order a favorite cocktail or imported ale, or even sip a cup of gourmet Kona coffee. Live music and dancing are available on Friday evening. You'll find no shortage of ways to pamper yourself.
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Lulu's

75-5819 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808-331-2633

Description: KONA COAST. One of the Big Island's top dance clubs, Lulu's can attribute its popularity to any number of factors ­ its ocean-side location, awesome open-air deck, or state-of-the-art lighting and sound. A favorite with the young and pretty sect, the bar stays hopping until well after old fogies have hit the sack, and professional DJs spin the hottest dance tracks until 1:30am or so. The menu features a variety of munchies, known as "pupus" to the local crowd.
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Malolo Lounge

425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, HI 96738 808-886-1234

Description: WAIKOLOA. Inspired by the decor of the SS Malolo ­ the first steamship to traverse the Pacific between California and Hawaii in 1927 ­ this extremely pleasant lounge offers five seating areas (indoor and outdoor), a pupu menu, and live jazz and Hawaiian music. Enjoy the tunes from the two lanais, the bar, billiards area, or lounge proper. Orchids, palms, and locally-made island artwork transport patrons, as does the SS Malolo signature cocktail.
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Masquerade

75-5660 Kopiko, Kopiko Plaza, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808-329-8558

Description: KONA COAST. As the Big Island's only gay bar, Mask has a solid roster of regulars, and it's one of the friendliest, most happening dance clubs around. Everyone is out to have a good time, so expect a lively crowd and check your inhibitions at the door. Arrive ready to dance your toes off, and you'll have a blast!
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Tres Hombres Steak and Seafood Cantina

75-5864 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808-882-1031

Description: KOHALA COAST. Few things better complement a respite in paradise than an expertly mixed margarita and views of the surf rolling in. Fortunately, the Big Island boasts a place where you can enjoy both ­ festive Tres Hombres, which comes complete with a beach bum's ransom of surfing memorabilia. Here, Coronas are always ice cold, tequila is always potent, and chiles rellenos are always spicy. A "light" menu is available for those trying to count calories.
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