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Keep Cool Like a Kona Local

Keep Cool Like a Kona Local

Happy July! I heard it’s hot on the Mainland. With temperatures soaring, don’t you dream of a breezy Hawaiian escape? Yes, it can get hot on the Big Island too. But unlike the sweltering streets of the Mainland, Kona offers many ways to not only endure but thrive during higher temperatures. Check out some of my top tips to keep cool like a Kona local.

King Kamehameha Day 

King Kamehameha Day 

On June 11th, Hawaii honors King Kamehameha I — the leader responsible for unifying the Hawaiian islands, and with local significance to Kona. If you’ve never heard of Hawaii’s most famous ruler, keep reading to learn why this shrewd businessman, powerful conqueror, and stuff of literal legend is known to history as Kamehameha the Great.

Luxury Red Clay Tennis Court -- 71-1618 PUU KAMANU PL

Luxury Red Clay Tennis Court -- 71-1618 PUU KAMANU PL

Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in the coveted Puu Lani Ranch neighborhood is a rare gem of a property: a stunning house with its own professional-grade red clay tennis court. If you’ve ever dreamed of perfecting your backhand while enjoying views of stunning Pu’uwa’awa’a, learn about this exclusive private tennis estate. But return our serve fast, because this house won’t last long!