9:00 pm downtown Kona-where to go?
Mar 29, 2012, 2:24 pm
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9:00 pm downtown Kona-where to go?
Our friends and I arrive at 8:30 and we are staying at King K. We can not tell from their site what is open there but I read the nearby Splashers closes at 9. If you have stayed in the area what is close and open? Now that I have your attention what is cab fare and is the speedy shuttle worth arranging? (Our van rental starts next day). Thanks
Mar 31, 2012, 12:49 pm
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Our friends and I arrive at 8:30 and we are staying at King K. We can not tell from their site what is open there but I read the nearby Splashers closes at 9. If you have stayed in the area what is close and open? Now that I have your attention what is cab fare and is the speedy shuttle worth arranging? (Our van rental starts next day). Thanks
Apr 1, 2012, 6:19 am
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You should check out:www.konaweb.com where there is a very active visiting Forum also pick up a copy of Big Island Revealed. Across the street from the King Kam is Quinn's a local bar. The Kona Brewing Company is also within walking distance. Going South on Alii Drive There are: Fish Hopper, Tante's, Kona Inn, Bubba Gumps, Outback Steak House, Humpy's. Ocean's, Lulu's, Bongo Ben's and Huggo's. The question will be how many will be open that late. Kona is not known for its night life. Enjoy your stay.
Apr 1, 2012, 5:57 pm
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Our friends and I arrive at 8:30 and we are staying at King K. We can not tell from their site what is open there but I read the nearby Splashers closes at 9. If you have stayed in the area what is close and open? Now that I have your attention what is cab fare and is the speedy shuttle worth arranging? (Our van rental starts next day). Thanks
Apr 6, 2012, 12:45 am
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Bowling 
There is a bowling ally there and the local food is decent for late night (we were hungry after a delayed flight from the mainland)
There is a bowling ally there and the local food is decent for late night (we were hungry after a delayed flight from the mainland)
Apr 6, 2012, 9:53 pm
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Apr 6, 2012, 10:01 pm
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Apr 7, 2012, 12:34 am
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A nice local hangout is Sam Choy's.. a new restaurant and full service lounge, but the talk of the town apparently.
Apr 7, 2012, 2:35 am
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Not certain I would send these folks out to Sam Choy's Kai Lanai on their arrival night.
It sounds like they are without wheels that first evening (for some reason??)...and the trek down to Kai Lanai from The Marriott Courtyard would just be more $$$$. Not to mention Kai Lanai closes 9-9:30 depending on day of the week.
If this late evening arrival (relatively) is from the Mainland...and one can assume they are coming from Illinois area??? They are going to be beat...Their time clocks will be hovering around 0230 hrs once they get to the Hotel. Not sure how much of a meal..one would be up for at that point....
Taxi will be close to $35-$40
It sounds like they are without wheels that first evening (for some reason??)...and the trek down to Kai Lanai from The Marriott Courtyard would just be more $$$$. Not to mention Kai Lanai closes 9-9:30 depending on day of the week.
If this late evening arrival (relatively) is from the Mainland...and one can assume they are coming from Illinois area??? They are going to be beat...Their time clocks will be hovering around 0230 hrs once they get to the Hotel. Not sure how much of a meal..one would be up for at that point....
Taxi will be close to $35-$40
Apr 7, 2012, 3:36 pm
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Not certain I would send these folks out to Sam Choy's Kai Lanai on their arrival night.
It sounds like they are without wheels that first evening (for some reason??)...and the trek down to Kai Lanai from The Marriott Courtyard would just be more $$$$. Not to mention Kai Lanai closes 9-9:30 depending on day of the week.
If this late evening arrival (relatively) is from the Mainland...and one can assume they are coming from Illinois area??? They are going to be beat...Their time clocks will be hovering around 0230 hrs once they get to the Hotel. Not sure how much of a meal..one would be up for at that point....
Taxi will be close to $35-$40
It sounds like they are without wheels that first evening (for some reason??)...and the trek down to Kai Lanai from The Marriott Courtyard would just be more $$$$. Not to mention Kai Lanai closes 9-9:30 depending on day of the week.
If this late evening arrival (relatively) is from the Mainland...and one can assume they are coming from Illinois area??? They are going to be beat...Their time clocks will be hovering around 0230 hrs once they get to the Hotel. Not sure how much of a meal..one would be up for at that point....
Taxi will be close to $35-$40
Our arrival night we came in 7:30 pm.. didn't get into the rental vehicle until 8:30 pm.. hit Walmart.
We ate the Denny's at around 10:00 pm.. Perhaps that would be a good arrival night hangout.
Apr 9, 2012, 1:43 am
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Also a fan of Humpys - snagged a menu last trip, did not partake though. If its as good as the original in ANC
