About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of historic Kailua-Kona on the west coast of the Big Island, Parklinq Parking at 75-137 Hualalai Road provides a reliable and accessible open-air surface parking facility. Positioned just off the junction between Hualalai Road and Kuakini Highway, this lot serves as an essential jumping-off point for visitors exploring downtown Kona. Because it is an open-air flat lot without an overhead deck or garage clearance restrictions, it can comfortably accommodate standard compact vehicles, sedans, rental minivans, full-sized SUVs, and lifted pickup trucks outfitted with surf racks or rooftop cargo boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This central location places motorists within comfortable walking distance of Kailua-Kona\'s most vibrant commercial and cultural waterfront destinations. Major nearby attractions include:

Aliʻi Drive Promenade (3 to 5 minutes walk): Stroll down to the iconic oceanfront street filled with open-air dining, boutique shops, shaved ice stands, and cocktail bars.
Huliheʻe Palace & Mokuaikaua Church (6 to 8 minutes walk): Explore Hawaii’s royal heritage and visit the oldest Christian church in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kona Inn Shopping Village (5 minutes walk): A waterfront retail hub featuring island apparel, souvenirs, galleries, and ocean-view dining.
Kailua Pier & Kamakahonu Beach (10 to 12 minutes walk): The boarding point for snorkel cruises, manta ray night tours, deep-sea fishing charters, and the official start/finish zone of the annual IRONMAN World Championship.
Hale Halawai County Park (4 minutes walk): A popular coastal community pavilion hosting cultural events, oceanfront markets, and scenic sunset gatherings.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can smoothly access the lot directly from Hualalai Road, a primary east-west arterial connecting the coastline with Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway (Route 11/19). Ingress and egress are straightforward, allowing vehicles to pull cleanly off the road without dealing with complex ramps or narrow spiral entryways. The lot also benefits from proximity to the Hele-On Bus transit stops along Kuakini Highway and Palani Road, offering connections across Hawaii County, including routes servicing Kona International Airport (KOA) roughly 15 minutes to the north.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Layout: No low clearance barriers, providing open headroom for tall trucks, vans, and vehicles with rooftop sports gear.
Mobile App & Digital Payments: Cashless payments managed seamlessly via Parklinq mobile interface or QR-code scan-to-pay on site.
24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock accessibility accommodating early morning fishing charters and late-night oceanfront dining.
Paved & Marked Stalls: Clearly designated standard vehicle bays with select ADA accessible parking spots.
Lighting: Area lighting providing visibility for evening and nighttime arrivals and departures.

Ideal For

Ocean Excursion Guests: Snorkelers, divers, and charter boat passengers departing from Kailua Pier.
Downtown Diners & Shoppers: Visitors browsing Aliʻi Drive shops, farmer markets, and seaside restaurants.
Tourists with Rental Cars: Travelers seeking a convenient central parking hub close to Kona accommodations and landmarks.
Event Attendees: Spectators and participants attending cultural festivals, holiday parades, or athletic competitions along the Kona waterfront.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During peak lunch and dinner hours or when cruise ships dock at Kailua Bay, parking along Aliʻi Drive fills rapidly; setting your navigation to this Hualalai Road lot spares you from looping congested streets. Have your smartphone ready to scan the posted Parklinq signage to activate your session quickly and set an automated notification so you can extend your time remotely if your seaside meal or shopping excursion runs long. As with all public parking across the islands, remember not to leave beach gear, electronics, or personal valuables visible inside parked vehicles.