Fodor's Expert Review Holualoa

Hugging the hillside above the Kona Coast, the artsy village of Holualoa has galleries that feature all types of artists. Painters, woodworkers, jewelers, gourd makers, and potters work in their studios in back and sell their wares up front. Look for frequent town-wide events such as art strolls and block parties, and relax with a cup of coffee in one of the cafés or galleries. Formerly the exclusive domain of coffee plantations, Holualoa still boasts quite a few coffee farms offering free tours and inviting cups of Kona. The town is 3 miles up winding Hualalai Road from Kailua-Kona.