OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
An unforgettable stay
A former playground of Hawaiian royalty, the Kona coast and Keauhou Bay provide endless opportunities to explore the natural beauty, history and culture of the Island of Hawaii. From cultural tours to getting up close with manta rays, OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa connects you with everything that makes the island such a special place.
18th Annual E Mau Ana Ka Hula
A Tribute to King David Kalākaua
Saturday, November 16, 2024
8:30am to 5pm
Experience an all-day festival that honors the legacy of King Kalākaua, “the Merrie Monarch,” who revitalized hula and Hawaiian traditions. Enjoy captivating performances by hālau from Hawai'i, Europe, and Japan, showcasing ancient (kahiko) and modern (‘auana) hula styles. Browse local arts, crafts, and indulge in Hawaiian food. Join this tribute to cultural heritage and the spirit of hula—a lively and heartfelt celebration of the Hawaiian spirit.
Complimentary event
Event self-parking available
Under The New Moon
Nā Ali‘i Series
Join us for an evening of storytelling with Kumu Keala Ching, live Hawaiian music with Hainoa and hula performance with Ka Pa Hula Nā Wai Iwi Ola.
Every last Tuesday
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Ka‘ukulaelae Bayview Lawn
Bring your own beach chair or mat. No coolers please.
August 27 | King Kamehameha III Kauikeauoli
September 24 | Queen Lili‘uokalani
October 29 | Princess Ka‘iulani
November 26 | King David Kalākaua
December 31 | Queen Kapi‘olani
Complimentary cultural activities
8:30 am | Yoga | Chapel Lawn
9:00 am | Historic Keauhou Bay by Land & Sea | Reservations: (808) 930-5157
12:00 pm | Makahiki Games | Aloha Center
1:00 pm | Cultural Art Stroll | Aloha Center
2:00 pm | Papa Holua Sledding Talk Story | Aloha Center
3:00 pm | Beginners Hawaiian Language Resort Walk | Aloha Center
6:00 pm | Live music | PIKO
8:30 am | Yoga | Chapel Lawn
9:00 am | Kaukulaelae walking tour | Aloha Center
11:00 am | Hawaiian storytelling | Aloha Center
12:00 am | Makahiki Games | Aloha Center
1:00 pm | Slide race | Pool deck
2:00 pm | Lei making | Aloha center
5:00 pm | Feast & Fire Luau Show | Reservations: (808) 930-4914
6:00 pm | Live music | PIKO
9:00 am | Kaukulaelae walking tour | Aloha Center
11:00 am | Hawaiian storytelling | Aloha Center
12:00 pm | Makahiki Games | Aloha center
1:00 pm | Aqua yoga | Adult pool
1:00 pm | Slide race | Pool deck
2:00 pm | A‘o Wa‘a Canoe Storytelling | Aloha Center
3:00 pm | Beginners Hawaiian Language Resort Walk | Aloha Center
6:00 pm | Live music | PIKO
8:30 am | Yoga | Chapel Lawn
9:00 am | Kaukulaelae walking tour | Aloha Center
9:00 am | Hooulu Farmers & Artisans Market | Lawn
11:00 am | Hawaiian storytelling | Aloha Center
12:00 pm | Makahiki Games | Aloha Center
11:30 am | Beginners ukulele | Aloha center
1:00 pm | Aqua yoga | Adult pool
1:00 pm | Slide race | Pool deck
2:00 pm | Bracelet making | Aloha Center
3:00 pm | Beginners Hawaiian Language Resort Walk | Aloha Center
6:00 pm | Live music | PIKO
6:15 pm | Manta talk | Manta Center
9:00 am | Kaukulaelae walking tour | Aloha Center
11:00 am | Hawaiian storytelling | Aloha Center
12:00 pm | Makahiki Games | Aloha center
1:00 pm | Aqua yoga | Adult pool
1:00 pm | Slide race | Pool deck
2:00 pm | Lei making | Aloha Center
5:00 pm | Feast & Fire Luau Show | Reservations: (808) 930-4914
6:00 pm | Live music | PIKO
8:30 am | Yoga | Chapel Lawn
9:00 am | Kaukulaelae walking tour | Aloha Center
9:00 am | Hooulu Farmers & Artisans Market | Lawn
11:30 am | Beginners ukulele | Aloha Center
12:00 pm | Makahiki Games | Aloha center
1:00 pm | Slide race | Pool deck
2:00 pm | Beginners hula | Aloha Center
3:00 pm | Beginners Hawaiian Language Resort Walk | Aloha Center
6:00 pm | Live music | PIKO
8:30 am | Yoga | Chapel Lawn
9:00 am | Kaukulaelae walking tour | Aloha Center
11:00 am | Hawaiian storytelling | Aloha Center
12:00 pm | Makahiki Games | Aloha center
1:00 pm | Cultural art stroll | Aloha center
2:00 pm | Papa Holua Sledding talk story | Aloha center
3:00 pm | Beginners Hawaiian Language Resort Walk | Aloha center
6:00 pm | Live music | PIKO
Experience our water slide virtually
Family activities
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa is the ultimate family resort in Kona, Hawaii. Kids have a blast on the 200-foot winding waterslide at the oceanfront lagoon-style pool.
Pool hours: 8 am - 10 pm
Click and scroll around on the video to see the water slide in 360-degree view!
OUTRIGGER Activities and Experiences
Keauhou Bay Adventures
Experience everything that Keauhou Bay has to offer with poolside amenities and ocean adventures. Book a cabana and lounge poolside, or head out to Keauhou Bay for a guided kayak and snorkel tour, swim with manta rays or charter a private double-hulled sailing canoe.
Top things to do on Hawaii Island
Situated in Keauhou, just 6 miles from downtown Kona on the Island of Hawaii, Kona Country Club is rated among the Top 100 courses by Golf Digest. Carved out of the lush Kona Coast, the championship 18-hole course features stunning ocean views and natural lava rocks.
The Kona Coast is the heart of coffee country. This beautiful region on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa is home to 650 coffee farms and plantations with free and guided walking tours and fresh Kona coffee tastings.
Tucked into the Southern Kona Coast, this beautiful and protected bay is an idyllic spot for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and boating. You can even go night snorkeling with gentle manta rays under the moonlight.
Discover the dramatic landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii. Located near the Kona Coast, this national park is home to active Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. With a peak of almost 14,000 feet above sea level, it’s the tallest point in the state and the hub of astronomical observation. Explore the breathtaking, cloudless landscape and take a stargazing tour.
Exclusive experiences for OUTRIGGER DISCOVERY members
Enjoy a private picnic for two perched above the lava-rock cliffs of Keauhou Bay with stunning views of the Pacific.
Experience Includes:
- Picnic basket with sandwiches or wraps and Hawaiian-style appetizers - pupus for two
- Special seating for two with lounge chairs, tables and an umbrella
- Telescope
Terms and conditions apply
Resort retail
Discover the perfect keepsake to remember your Kona getaway, or taste the flavors of the island at our on-property farmers' market.
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