Kona Oceanfront Gallery

In the heart of historic Kailua-Kona town, just past the Farmers’ Market and directly across from St. Michael’s Catholic Church, there’s a delightful landmark called Waterfront Row.

- EmJay Aitch

This charming 2-level nautical complex is easily distinguished by its massive royal blue roof, a 50-foot lookout tower and a giant three-ton iron anchor located at its doorstep. Waterfront Row, with its rich heritage and maritime splendor, has been gracing the Kailua-Kona coastline along Alii Drive for over 25 years. Overlooking picturesque Kailua Bay (Oneo Bay) and the Kailua Pier, this rustic nautical treasure boasts some of the most awesome ocean views of crashing waves and breathtaking sunsets. Endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and Monk Seals find refuge and frolic in a little lagoon right outside the back lanai. Cruise ships dock in the distance and humpback whales and Hawaiian spinner dolphins can be seen dancing across the horizon. A quaint corner of the complex is reserved as a tribute to Kona’s Billfish Tournaments with the historic ‘Grander’s (1,000 pounds or more) Wall of Fame.’ Black and white photos of celebrity billfish anglers such as Henry Fonda, Lee Marvin, Sylvester Stallone, Van Johnson, and Art Carney highlight another wall around the corner where they can be seen proudly posing with their catch. Waterfront Row is considered by many a “must-see” shopping and dining destination points on the Big Island.