Queen Kaahumanu Hwy (Hwy 19)

This is the main road from Kailue-Kona Keahole Airport. Turn right to go south to reach Kailua Kona. Turn left to go north to major resorts of Kona Village. The Royal Waikoloan, the Hilton Waikoloa Village and three upscale condos are at Waikoloa, the Bay Club, the Vistas and Aston Shores. At Mauna Lani Resort are Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, the Ritz-Carlton Mauna Lani and two condo complexes, the Islands and the Point.

At Mauna Kea Resort are Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. At Waimea, Hwy 19 turns inland and comes out along the Kamakua Coast on the northeast. It ends 96 miles from Kailua Kona at Hilo.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27 Niaulani Forest Work Day Volcano December 20 18th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival Honolulu November 12 thru November 14 Hawaii Salsa Festival Honolulu February 11 thru February 14 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6