Fun Things to do Nearby

Petroglyph Fields

Bisecting holes six and seven of the Waikoloa Beach Golf Course is an important Hawaii petroglyph field. These rock carvings—etched into the stone by the ancient Hawaiian people—are located along the Ala Kahakai (Kings Trail) which runs through the lava fields of the Kohala Coast. Organized tours are available Wednesday through Saturday that begin center stage at Kings’ Shops, but descriptive signage also allows for self-guided exploration. Although the true meaning of the petroglyphs is not known, it is generally thought they are records of births and other significant events in the lives of the people who lived in the region long ago. Among the thousands of shapes and figures you see while exploring this field are: canoes, turtles, geckos, surfers, goats and a horse & rider.

The cheeseburger at Kings’ Grille
One of the best you can find anywhere!

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours
Takes off just behind Waikoloa and provides thrills aplenty above Kilauea Volcano and the magnificent Big Island landscape.

The dolphin lagoon at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, where guests can sign up to swim with the dolphins.

Shopping with the Royal Treatment
Waikoloa Beach Resort is all about FUN for the entire family, and for many people this means shopping. In this category, Waikoloa Beach Resort is the place to go on the Big Island, with two premier resort destination shopping centers: Queens’ Market Place and Kings’ Shops.

Queens’ Marketplace offers a family lifestyle resort shopping experience with specialty stores such as Quiksilver, Reyn’s, Persimmons and Pac Sun. Dining experiences include Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar and west Hawaii’s BEST Ono Food Court. The soonto- open Island Gourmet Markets will be the first gourmet market for the Big Island. Just mauka (on the mountain side) of Queens’ Marketplace is Queens’ Gardens, which is a serene, outdoor entertainment venue.

Kings’ Shops, also in Waikoloa Beach Resort, is a first-class resort shopping experience, where you’ll find a unique blend of trendy upscale designer stores including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Coach, set amid Hawaiiana boutiques. There are also art galleries, jewelry stores, specialty gift shops and full-service restaurants.

In the evenings, both centers offer live musical entertainment and often hula dancing.