9 Kona, Hawai'i KONA, BIG ISLAND Kona offers the quintessential Hawai'i experience. Sunny, warm weather and crystal blue waters entice visitors to partake in a variety of surfside fun. Snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of tropical marine life. Take a surfing lesson, a kayaking trip or head out to deeper waters for some deep-sea fishing. Wild spinner dolphins, Hawai'i