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calm, relatively shallow waters. Snorkelers can ride along on dive boats for $40 each, in-
cluding snorkel-gear rental.
Eating & Drinking
Kale's Natural Foods
SUPERMARKET $
MAP
(
www.kalesnaturalfoods.com
;
Hawaiʻi Kai Shopping Center, 377 Keahole St; mains $6-11;
8am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat & Sun;
) Near a Safeway supermarket, this healthy-
minded grocery store has a takeout deli-cafe with a smoothie bar.
Bubbie's
ICE CREAM $
MAP
(
www.bubbiesicecream.com
;
Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy; items $2-6;
10am-11pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat;
) Tropically flavored and
mochi
ice cream
across from a Foodland supermarket.
Kona Brewing Company
PUB $$$
MAP
(
396-5662;
www.konabrewingco.com
;
Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy; mains
$12-28; 11am-10pm;
) With tiki torches overhanging the marina, this Big Island im-
port is known for its microbrewed beers, especially Longboard Lager and Castaway IPA.
Live Hawaiian music some nights that occasionally brings out big-name musicians like
Led Kaʻapana. Island-style
pupu,
wood-fired pizzas, seafood, burgers and salads are
filling but forgettable.
Moena Cafe
CAFE $$$
MAP
(
888-7716;
www.moenacafe.com
;
Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy; mains $8-13;
6:30am-3pm)
Farm-fresh salads, grilled panini and all-day breakfasts of crepes, crab eggs
Benedict and short-rib
loco moco
bring hungry crowds of locals back to this simple
storefront kitchen. Service is not exceptionally fast, but it's almost always worth the wait
for a table just to taste this chef's island-style recipes.
Island Brew Coffeehouse
CAFE
MAP
