Kailua Candy Company

Kona Coast


A detour to this chocolate-factory shop is mandatory for every sweet tooth. Savor free samples of Mauna Kea 'snowballs' (white chocolate with shredded coconut), Kona coffee swirls, Hawaiian 'turtles' and tropically flavored truffles. To get here, turn mauka (inland) onto Hina Lani St off Hwy 19, then right on Kamanu St.


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