For ocean adventures, hike to secluded Makalawena Beach, kayak and snorkel at Kealakekua Bay and snorkel or dive at night with manta rays around Kailua-Kona.

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PJ's Lager House, one of the city's best dive bars and independent music venues, offers cheap drinks and live music nearly every night, proving that the music scene where Iggy Pop and The White Stripes developed their chops is still alive and well.

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