Set more than 400 feet above sea level, Waikoloa offers excellent ocean and mountain vistas including a nice view of Maui across the ocean channel. Our Waikoloa vacation rentals offer the best of the Big Island's Kohala Coast along the island's scenic western shore.<br><br><br><b>Things To Do</b><br>Waikoloa is close to immaculate beaches as well as championship golf including the King's, Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa Beach golf courses. This is the drier side of the island and the sunny weather makes for fun ocean adventures including snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and swimming. Other popular activities include horseback riding and ATV tours as well as hiking and biking. Take a day trip south to historic Kailua village or north to Waimea town and along the Hamakua Coast to see Akaka Falls and the Waipio Valley Lookout. Get a spa treatment, enjoy boutique shopping or just relax on the beach and enjoy the sunny Big Island days.<br><br><br><b>Nearby Beaches</b><br>Visit Anaehoomalu Bay for some fun snorkeling and kayaking adventures in waters that are protected by an offshore reef. Hapuna Beach is the island's largest white sand beach and lovely place to enjoy the ocean. Tidepool exploring and snorkeling are fun at Holoholokai Beach which is within walking distance of the Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve where you can view the ancient carvings in the rocks. Kaunaoa Beach, also called Mauna Kea Beach, is an idyllic crescent of sand that has landed it on many "best beach" lists.<br><br><br><b>Restaurants</b><br>Waikoloa Village is home to many places to eat as well as live entertainment options in the evenings. The Hilton Waikoloa Village offers a sumptuous luau buffet along with a dinner show called Legends of the Pacific featuring Polynesian dances and music. At this traditional luau you will get to see how the kalua pig is roasted in the imu and sample a wonderful variety of island foods. King's Shops in Waikoloa is home to Merriman's Market Cafe and Roy…