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MARCH | APRIL 2017 WaikoloaBeachResort.com RELAX, SHOP & PLAY AT WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT 11 WAIKOLOA DINING GUIDE Kamuela Provision Company 6 EVENTS CALENDAR STAY IN STYLE 1O N E S W E V E N T C A L E N D A R mar apr CONTINUED ON P.2 D eveloping a long range, big-picture project such as Waikoloa Beach Resort takes a leader with keen instinct, business acumen, and an abundance of sheer persistence. Those are traits that nicely sum up Thos Rohr, president and CEO of Waikoloa Land Company from 1988 to 2010. Known by friends and associates as “The Commish” — a nickname he earned for his resolute ability to manage and organize a field of prestigious celebrities and business executives at his high-profile golf tournaments; “they were like herding cats!” he says — Rohr is widely regarded as someone who set new standards in the leisure hospitality industry in Hawai`i during his long career. ESTABLISHING A PATH “The Commish is a pioneer,” says Scott Head, vice president of resort operations for Waikoloa Land Company, who worked alongside Rohr for several years. “He developed and promoted a golf lifestyle that is now so popular at island resorts, and knew how to publicize that lifestyle to raise the state’s profile, encourage investment, and bring people to Hawai`i.” Rohr landed in the islands on New Year’s Day 1960, “shanghaied” from Cleveland, Ohio, by his close friend Peter Revson, who went on to became a world-class Formula One race driver. Rohr went from living with Revson high on the hog in a home on Black Point — Honolulu’s ritziest neighborhood — to sleeping in a canoe on Waikiki Beach. “That’s when I met Danny Kaleikini,” he says. “He was walking down the beach and I was just waking up. We’ve been friends ever since.” Sleeping in the canoe lasted but a short time. Rohr quickly made a name for himself in the hotel industry, working first with Sheraton and then with Hilton. As he rose through the management ranks, he became acquainted with many of the state’s most dynamic businesspeople, and in 1974 he was named president and CEO of Kapalua Land Company. There, he played a major role in establishing the resort’s iconic butterfly logo and, working with Arnold Palmer, bringing professional golf to Maui. ABOVE: Rohr (far right) with Bob Hope and Arnold Palmer; RIGHT: A round at St Andrews with Sean Connery (right). The Commish Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Thos Rohr, Leading the Way at Waikoloa from 1988 - 2010 ` Ukulele Festival

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M A R C H | A P R I L 2017

WaikoloaBeachResort.com

RELAX, SHOP & PLAY AT WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT

11 WAIKOLOA DINING GUIDE

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Developing a long range, big-picture project such as Waikoloa Beach Resort takes a leader with keen instinct, business acumen, and an abundance of sheer persistence. Those are

traits that nicely sum up Thos Rohr, president and CEO of Waikoloa Land Company from 1988 to 2010.

Known by friends and associates as “The Commish” — a nickname he earned for his resolute ability to manage and organize a field of prestigious celebrities and business executives at his high-profile golf tournaments; “they were like herding cats!” he says — Rohr is widely regarded as someone who set new standards in the leisure hospitality industry in Hawai`i during his long career.

ESTABLISHING A PATH“The Commish is a pioneer,” says Scott Head, vice president of resort operations for Waikoloa Land Company, who worked alongside Rohr for several years. “He developed and promoted a golf lifestyle that is now so popular at island resorts, and knew how to publicize that lifestyle to raise the state’s profile, encourage investment, and bring people to Hawai`i.”

Rohr landed in the islands on New Year’s Day 1960, “shanghaied” from Cleveland, Ohio, by his close friend Peter Revson, who went on to became a world-class Formula One race driver. Rohr went from living with Revson high on the hog in a home on Black Point — Honolulu’s ritziest neighborhood — to sleeping in a canoe on Waikiki Beach.

“That’s when I met Danny Kaleikini,” he says. “He was walking down the beach and I was just waking up. We’ve been friends ever since.”

Sleeping in the canoe lasted but a short time. Rohr quickly made a name for himself in the hotel industry, working first with Sheraton and then with Hilton. As he rose through the management ranks, he became acquainted with many of the state’s most dynamic businesspeople, and in 1974 he was named president and CEO of Kapalua Land Company. There, he played a major role in establishing the resort’s iconic butterfly logo and, working with Arnold Palmer, bringing professional golf to Maui.

ABOVE: Rohr (far right) with Bob Hope and Arnold Palmer; RIGHT: A round at St Andrews with Sean Connery (right).

The Commish

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Thos Rohr, Leading the Way at Waikoloa from 1988 - 2010

` Ukulele Festival

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 NEWSPalmer — who with partner Ed Seay designed

the Kapalua Bay Course — created an event called The Golf Party to help Rohr market the resort and sell real estate. It was such a successful venture that it became the foundation for the Kapalua Invitational (now known as the SBS Tournament of Champions).

“Arnold said, ‘I’ll throw a golf tournament for you,’” Rohr says, “and that created a lot of buzz and good publicity. Golf is one of the great word-of-mouth sports there is. And, Arnold was the King.”

SEEING THE FUTURERohr brought both his keen promotional instincts and his friendship with Arnold Palmer with him to Waikoloa Beach Resort. When he was named president and CEO of Waikoloa Land Company in 1988, construction was almost complete on the Hyatt Regency Waikoloa (now Hilton Waikoloa Village).

“At the time,” he says, “the plan was to build four hotels and four golf courses connected via a series of lagoons. There were no condos in the plan either, and all development was to be on the makai (ocean) side of the King’s Trail.”

Realizing that that approach was not going to succeed in a location as remote as Waikoloa was considered way back then, Rohr was determined to create a master plan that would maximize the potential of the land and resort, while drawing visitors from around the world to the Kohala Coast.

“I brought restaurateur Rob Thibaut over to look at building a restaurant,” he says. “Rob,” who owned successful restaurants under the TS Restaurants umbrella with partner Sandy Saxton, “told me we needed a little Waikiki at Waikoloa. ‘There’s no there there,’ he said.”

Taking heed of that advice, Rohr set about building the Kings’ Shops (which opened in 1991) and later Queens’ MarketPlace (first stores opened in 2007), altogether some 200,000 feet of shopping and dining space that would serve as the anchor for the resort.

Thibaut never built a restaurant at Waikoloa, but Roy Yamaguchi — a friend of The Commish and retail real estate expert Alan Beall, who was tasked with leasing the commercial space at Waikoloa — was an early lessee at Kings’ Shops, opening Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill in 1996. His prescience and trust paid off, as the location has been one of his better performing restaurants ever since.

“The resort would have never grown into the success story that it is today without the shopping centers,” Head says. “They drive interest and demand and have supported all the various resort developments.”

To commemorate his vision, achievements, and resolve — his will, his way — resort visitors will nowadays discover the symbolically named "Rohr's Way" leading into Queens' MarketPlace.

“The things I’m most proud of accomplishing at Waikoloa,” Rohr reflects, “are how we were

able to zone the land on both sides of the King’s Trail,” which allowed the resort to expand the condominium and timeshare offerings that are just nowadays being realized, convincing Mayor Steve Yamashiro to extend the Kona airport runway for jets, and building the shopping centers.”

ON THE RIGHT COURSERohr’s accomplishments also include concepting and building the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens, where major concerts and monthly events over the years have brought the local community and resort guests together to enjoy music, food, and culture.

Waikoloa Resort also benefitted tremendously from Rohr’s commitment to and love of golf. He oversaw renovations to the Robert Trent Jones II course, and built the Kings’ Course in partnership with designer and former PGA Tour player Tom Weiskopf.

As he did at Kapalua years earlier, Rohr brought well known golf pros including Peter Jacobsen, Brad Faxon, Brandel Chamblee, David Feherty, Scott Simpson, and Gary McCord to the resort to play in the Kings’ Cup and the Barefoot TieBreaker, along with celebrities such as Clint Eastwood, Bill Murray, and others.

“Mark Rolfing got ESPN to broadcast the event,” Rohr says, “and that really helped put us on the map.” In those years, Peter Jacobsen and Cindy Rarick represented Waikoloa on their respective professional tours.

The LPGA’s Takefuji Classic was contested on the Beach Course in 2002, with Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam prevailing. That event was also notable as the first professional tournament for the then-12-year-old Michelle Wie.

Rohr’s flair for promotion extended beyond the golf course, too. In 1989, for example, he and Palmer got Bob Hope — who at one

time lived in Cleveland and was a friend of Rohr’s father — to stop at Waikoloa on his way home from Thailand to record “Bob Hope’s Christmas Special” starring Hope, Naomi and Wynonna Judd, and Barbara Eden.

“If you look around today, you see an established resort with quite a lot to offer,” Head says. “But it took a lot of hard work, vision, and determination to get here.”

Sounds a lot like the qualities The Commish brought to the table. n

Rohr and friends during a Disney promotion at

Waikoloa Beach Resort.

LIONS AND TAIKO AND CHEFSQueens’ MarketPlace came alive on Friday, February 3, from 5 - 8 pm, as the Year of the Rooster was celebrated during the annual Asian Fest. The free event is a unique and popular way to experience and enjoy the music, cuisine, and customs of China, Japan, Okinawa, the Philippines, and other Asian cultures.

According to the Chinese zodiac, a Rooster year is supposedly full of patience and passion, bravery, some bravado, and hard work to reach success. Its motto is, “Always higher, always going on,” appropriate for Queens’ MarketPlace, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Festivities included great food, nonstop entertainment, and a spectacular Lion Dance. A centuries-old tradition, the colorful Chinese Lion Dancers performed acrobatic feats and leaps, interacted with the audience and paraded through Queens’ MarketPlace from door to door. Participants young and

old “fed” the Lion small donations in red envelopes called lycee to bring good fortune in the year ahead.

On the culinary front, a number of Waikoloa restaurants provided tasty food samples, including Lava Lava Beach Club, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Charley’s Thai Cuisine, Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ, Lemongrass Express, A-Bay’s Island Grill, Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill, Marble Slab, Daylight Mind Waikoloa, Tropics Ale House, Sushi Shiono, Island Gourmet Markets, Starbucks, Dairy Queen, Waikoloa Beach Marriott/Tokyo Marriott, Sansei Seafood, Stea, & Sushi Bar, and Mai Grille.

CHEFS IN THE COMMUNITYSeveral chefs and restaurants represented Waikoloa Beach Resort at

the 24th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Heritage Festival in Waimea

on Saturday, February 4. With cooking demonstrations taking place at

Kamuela Hongwanji, participants included Sushi Shiono (Island Gourmet

Markets at Queens’ MarketPlace); Mai Grille (Waikoloa Kings’ Golf Course);

Sansei Seafood, Steak and Sushi Bar (Queens' MarketPlace); and Waikoloa

Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, which featured Chef Ogawa from sister-city

property, Tokyo Marriott. “This is always the most delicious part of the

Festival,” said volunteer organizer Margo Mau Bunnell. “Not only do the

chefs love cooking for people, they really enjoy teaching and showing

their style. It’s a great way to get these talented upcoming chefs out of the

kitchen and interacting with their customers and fans.”

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Special Events Calendar

HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE

11TH ANNUAL MOKU O KEAWE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (Postponed from 2016 )March 9 - 11

Hilton Waikoloa Village

The 11th Annual Moku O Keawe International Festival will be a three-day celebration of hula and the arts of hula, expressed in many forms. The festival includes a hula competition, cultural workshops, and a Hawai`i Marketplace. Hula hālau (troupes) from Hawai`i, Japan, and elsewhere will compete in kupuna (senior), kahiko (ancient), and `auana (modern) divisions. Workshops and cultural classes will be held throughout the event.

For more information: mokif.com

ST. PATRICK'S DAYFriday, March 178 - 11 pm

Kona Tap Room

Live Celtic Music and Irish Dance.

EASTER BRUNCH Sunday, April 16 9 am – 1 pm

Kamuela Provision Company

Join us for a KPC signature Easter Sunday Brunch, with live entertainment.

Reservations Required. Call (808) 886-1234, ext. 54; or online at hiltonwaikoloavillage.com

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SAVE THE DATES!HAWAI`I LODGING & TOURISM ASSOCIATION’S CHARITY WALK Saturday, May 13

Waikoloa Bowl at the Queens’ MarketPlace

The Hawai`i Lodging & Tourism Association invites every one of every age to join in and walk to raise money for Hawai`i’s charities.

For more information, visit www.hawaiilodging.org/charitywalk

KONA MARATHON Sunday, June 25

Waikoloa Beach Resort

The 2017 Kona Marathon will start and finish at the Waikoloa Bowl at Queen’s Garden. The course has some moderate hills, never exceeding 290 feet above sea level with gentle climbs and drops. A Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon are also on the calendar for the weekend.

For more information, visit http://konamarathon.com/ event-information/ marathon-half-marathon/

WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

EASTER BRUNCHSunday, April 169 am – 1pm

Hawaii Calls Restaurant

Spring into celebration on Easter Sunday! Gather with family and friends to savor a bountiful array of your favorite culinary delights.$72 Adults; $36 Children

LAVA LAVA BEACH CLUB

LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT! Starting at 5 pm Live music every night starting at 5 pm, with Headliner Fridays showcasing two of Hawai`i's best-known performers: Henry

Kapono and Brother Noland. Come for the sunset, stay for great food, music, and cocktails.

HENRY KAPONO Friday, March 17Friday, April 21

BROTHER NOLAND Friday, March 31Friday, April 28

RESORT

20TH ANNUAL LAVAMAN TRIATHLON EVENTS LAVAMAN 5K SUNSET RUN Friday, March 31

Queens’ MarketPlace

A fun run that winds through the resort with lovely sunset views.

KEIKI LAVAKIDS Saturday, April 1

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Swim/run and talk story events for kids up to 14 years old.

2017 LAVAMAN TRIATHALON Sunday, April 2 Race starts 7:30 am

Anaeho'omalu Bay

A full weekend of events is planned for the 20th Annual Lavaman Triathlon, including a 5K Sunset Run on Friday; and the popular LavaKids event on Saturday. On Sunday, come watch as 1,800 triathletes compete in this Olympic-distance event starting at Anaeaho`omalu Bay. The race consists of a 1-mile swim, 25-mile bike ride, and 10K run.

For more information visit www.lavamantriathlon.com/waikoloa

QUEENS' MARKETPLACE

SPRING AT QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE Saturday, April 15 10 am – noon

Queens' MarketPlace

Surefire family fun is in store when Pualani Cottontail makes a special appearance at Queens’ MarketPlace in the Coronation Pavilion. Koloa the Duck will also be waddling his way to this springtime celebration. Bring the kids and cameras!

KINGS' SHOPS

SHOP & DINE April 5 - 16 Spend a minimum of $200 at Kings’ Shops and get a FREE $20 gift card to one of our restaurants including Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill, The Koa Table by Chef Ippy, or A-Bay’s Island Grill.

See KingsShops.com for details.

17TH ANNUAL GREAT WAIKOLOA `UKULELE FESTIVAL Saturday, March 4 10 am - evening

Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings' Shops

The festival starts with a very educational and fun workshop put on by world-renowned Roy Sakuma and friends at 10 am at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in the Paniolo Ballroom. Beginners and longtime players of this instrument can learn Roy’s style of `ukulele playing. Plus, a lineup of Hawai`i's top `ukulele entertainers will perform free concerts at Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops, including Mark Yamanaka, Brittni Paiva, Roy Sakuma, and highlighted by Willie K on the Queens’ Marketplace main stage at 6 pm. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, the rhythmic sound of the `ukulele will bring you back to a time of the beauty and magic of Old Hawai`i. The music will make you dance and be part of this once-a-year event that showcases the sound that is known worldwide.

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Around the Resort

WAIKOLOA BEACH & KINGS’ GOLF COURSES

Two Breathtaking Courses… One Unforgettable ExperienceMultiple-round packages have never been so attractively priced.Two 18-Hole Rounds – $218 (save up to $152)Three 18-Hole Rounds – $299 (save up to $256)Four 18-Hole Rounds – $375 (save up to $365)

No tee time restrictions! Play anytime! Receive 10% OFF non-sale items in the golf shop. Plus $20 OFF club rentals.

Rates are subject to change without notice.

Limited time offer:TWILIGHT SPECIALEnjoy an unforgettable afternoon of golf on the Kings’ Course or Beach Course for just $75 after 2:30 pm.

WAIKOLOA FAMILY GOLFEnjoy nine holes on the Kings’ Course with your family. Juniors (6-17 yrs) are only $25 with complimentary Nike Golf Club Rental. Adults are $50 and Nike Golf Club Rental only $25. Tee times start at 3:30 pm daily. Based on availability.

For more information or to make a tee time call the golf shop at (808) 886-7888 or visit WaikoloaGolf.com.

KINGS’ SHOPS

Entertainment

Mondays, 7 pm (FREE)TROPICAL VIBRATIONS TRIOThe trio’s sound is a unique blend of the vibraphone with keyboard, bass, and drums playing beautiful renditions of Hawaiian classics, and a touch of exotica.

Tuesdays, 7 pm (FREE)JOHN KEAWEA self-taught slack key guitarist, John Keawe is the winner of multiple Na Hoku Hano Hano awards.

Wednesdays, 7 pm (FREE)TOMI ISOBE BLUES BANDTomi Isobe moved from his hometown of Shimizu, Japan, to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1982 to play the blues. He moved to the Big Island in 2010, where he has been playing his combination of classic and shuffle blues ever since.

Thursdays, 7 pm (FREE)BEN KAILINa Hoku Hanohano Award nominee Ben Kaili offers his musical sampling of slack key guitar magic.

QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE

Entertainment Saturdays, 6 – 8pm (FREE)MONTHLY CONCERT SERIESSee new musical talents on the lush lawn surrounding the Coronation Pavilion.Saturday, March 18 – Average JoesSaturday, April 15 – Johnny Shot

Saturday, Dusk (FREE)MOVIES UNDER THE STARSOnce a month, you're invited to bring a beach chair or blanket for a free outdoor movie.Saturday, March 25 – Coraline Saturday, April 22 – Moana

ActivitiesMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6 – 7 pm (FREE)HULA SHOWSMondays – Hālau O Po`ohalaWednesdays – Aulani's Hula HālauFridays – `Alohi Polynesian Dance Academy

Hula tells Hawai`i’s story with the graceful hands of talented dancers. At the Queens’ MarketPlace Coronation Pavilion, we invite island halau (troupes), to take the stage and share their skills, from the ancient kahiko to modern auana style.

Tuesdays, 8:30 amBIKE RIDEBike Works Beach & Sports Road Bike Ride(808) 886-5000

Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 6 pmPAINT & SIPDaylight Mind Café & Restaurant

Please call (808) 647-4462 to make your reservation. *Small Fee

Sundays, 1 – 3 pmHAWAIIAN QUILTING CLASS*Please call Hawaiian Quilt Collection to make your reservation. (808) 886-0494 *Small Fee

Daily, 9:30 am and 3:30 pmKOI FEEDINGMeet at the Pavilion.For more information on the different types of Koi please visit Ono Food Court.

All activities and entertainment at Coronation Pavilion unless otherwise noted.

LAVA LAVA BEACH CLUB

EntertainmentNightly, 5 – 9:30 pm (FREE)NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT

ActivitiesSundays, 10 am – 2 pmBLOODY MARY BEACH BRUNCHCome get some sand between your toes, enjoy breakfast specialties as well as our regular lunch menu ... and a Bloody Mary or two!

Reservations suggested, call (808) 769-5282.

Times and dates are subject to change. Please visit KingsShops.com for updates.

Times and dates are subject to change. For more information please call (808) 886-8822 or visit

QueensMarketPlace.net.

Fridays, 6 pm (FREE) No performance on fifth FridaysHULA PERFORMANCEHula tells Hawai`i’s story with the graceful hands of talented dancers, some trained from childhood in this intricate ancient art of dance and chant. At the Kings’ Shops Center Stage, we invite island keiki (children) hula halau (groups), to take the stage and share their skills, from the kahiko (ancient) to the auana (modern) style.

ActivitiesWednesdays, 8:30 am – 2:30 pmFARMERS MARKETThe Kings’ Shops Farmers Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, breads, and pastries. Enjoy the music of Ben Kaili, 12 – 1 pm

Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 – 10:30 am (FREE)GUIDED PETROGLYPH TOURSKii pohaku (petroglyphs, literally “rock pictures”) may be the closest thing to a written language that Hawaiians used. Join expert Kalei’ula Kaneau for a moderate one-hour walk back through Hawai`i’s fascinating history, and see for yourself. Sunblock, hat, and covered walking shoes recommended as the trail is uneven and rough in places. Meet lakeside next to Island Fish and Chips.

Daily, 9:30 amKOI FEEDINGMeet adjacent to The Koa Table by Chef Ippy.

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QUEENS’ MARKETPLACECenter hours | 9:30 am – 9:30 pm

ART & JEWELRYGenesis Galleries—(808) 886-1770 Fine Hawai`i art in oils, koa, museum glass, painted surfboards

Island Pearls—(808) 886-4817 Exquisite Tahitian black pearls in rich hues

Lava Light Galleries—(808) 756-0778 Exciting imagery from award-winning photographer/adventurers

FASHIONBlue Ginger Family—(808) 886-0022 Resort wear for Hawai`i’s relaxed lifestyle

Cookies Clothing Co.—(808) 886–2665 “Fun, Flirty, and Affordable” clothing for all generations

Crocs™ Shoe Store—(808) 886-0213 World famous, colorful “amphibious footwear” for all ages

Kona Surf N’ Sandals—(808) 886-0898 Brand-name bags and footwear, watches and Scala hats

Local Motion—(808) 886-7873 A fresh, casual approach to comfortable clothing

Mahina—(808) 886-4000 Fashion-forward sundresses, tops and accessories for women

Malibu Shirts—(808) 886-0003 Authentic vintage apparel

PacSun—(808) 886-0415 Fun, exciting apparel and accessories for the active lifestyle

Persimmon—(808) 886-0303 Contemporary designers such as Free People, Trina Turk, Nicole Miller

Quiksilver—(808) 886-0900 Popular surf brands for young-minded people

Reyn’s—(808) 886-1162 Iconic aloha shirts, dresses and coordinates since 1959

Volcom—(808) 886-6888 Fashion and function with quality, comfort and performance

GROCERYIsland Gourmet Markets—(808) 886-3577 Produce, packaged and prepared foods, wine and beer

ENTERTAINMENTWaikaloa Luxury Cinemas—Coming Soon

SERVICESHearts & Stars Salon & Day Spa— (808) 886-0600 Full service beauty salon highly rated by Elle Magazine

Hilton Grand Vacations Club—(808) 886-0945 Hawai`i Island activities and adventures from the mountains to the sea

Waikoloa Dental Clinic—(808) 886-0891 Comprehensive family dentistry, urgent care and more

KINGS’ SHOPSCenter hours | 9:30 am – 9:30 pm

ACCESSORIESMary Jane’s—(808) 886-2707 Exquisite yet affordable fashion trends, gifts and decorative items

Michael Kors—(808) 886-2653 Luxury footwear, watches, jewelry, eyewear, and fragrance

Solstice Sunglass Boutique—(808) 886-8780 Fashionable, luxury sunglasses for every lifestyle

Sunglass Hut—(808) 886-0593 Oakley, Prada, Ray Ban and other top brand eyewear

APPARELCrazy Shirts—(808) 886-9303 Classic, contemporary and Hawai`i-theme tees and casual wear

Honolua Surf Co.—(808) 886-6422 High-quality boardshorts, swimsuits, tanks, tees and surfwear

Jourabchi—(808) 886-6006 Style conscious, trend-savvy looks from day to evening

Macy’s—(808) 886-5385 A popular mix of resort and contemporary fashions

Magic Skirts—(808) 989-8709 Unique, creative “convertible clothing” for all occasions

Making Waves—(808) 886-1814 Swimwear, coverups, sandals, hats and beach bags

Noa Noa—(808) 886-5449 Comfortable island fashion in batik, silk, linen, cotton and rayon

Rip Curl—(808) 886-1952 Surfing and snowboarding sportswear, wetsuits, watches

San Lorenzo Bikinis—(808) 886-4808 Designer swimwear, clothing, and accessories

Tommy Bahama—(808) 886-8865 Upscale fashion inspired by sophisticated island living

Tori Richard—(808) 886-8308 Honolulu-based resort lifestyle company featuring tropical fashion

SHOESThe Walking Company—(808) 886-8228 Specialty retailer of Ecco, Dansko, Ugg and other footwear

Walking In Paradise—(808) 886-2600 Fashion and active footwear, accessories by Hawai`i artists

ART & JEWELRYKohala Coast Fine Art—(808) 886-4240 Original artwork, rare South Sea pearls, and unique jewelry

Maui Divers Jewelry—(808) 886-0055 High-quality designs with pearls, precious corals, gold, gemstones

Nā Hōkū—(808) 886-7599 Hawai`i’s oldest and largest jewelry manufacturer, inspired by the islands

Royal Gold—(808) 886-7701 Fine gold, Hawaiian Heirloom jewelry, Tahitian black pearls, more

Tiffany & Co.—(808) 886-1931 America’s beloved house of design since 1837

REAL ESTATEKohala Coast Properties—(808) 886-6600 Complete MLS listings, professional property management

Elite Pacific Properties—(808) 936-9321 Real estate sales and services

SPECIALTY, ART & GIFTSDa Big Bags—(808) 960-1138 The Big Island’s original Hawaiian print luggage store

Genesis Gallery—(808) 886-7770 International and Hawai`i artists, glass by Dale Chihuly

Kohala Coast Fine Art—(808) 886-4240 Island artists, plus select natural south sea pearl jewelry

L'Core Paris—(859) 317-3744 Advanced cosmetics and body care

L’Occitane En Provence—(808) 886-0761 Beauty products and fragrances inspired by the Mediterranean

Martin & MacArthur—(808) 886-0696 Koa furniture, bowls, watches, more from Hawai`i Island wood

Ohana Carvers—(808) 339-2007 Traditional sculptures, weapon replicas, walking sticks, more

Whalers General Store—(808) 886-7057 One-stop shopping for groceries, spirits, sundries, plus deli

SERVICESBig Island Motorcycle Co.—(808) 886-2011 Rent a Harley...or a scooter

Body Glove Cruises—(808) 326-7122 Sunset cruises, whale watching, snorkeling

Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger— (808) 886-0036 Own your own piece of paradise

Hilton Grand Vacations—(808) 886-1234 x51 Come see us in Kiosk 5509 for the best vacations ever

Kings' Cabana—(808) 600-4557 Restore, rebalance, and rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit in a tranquil lakeside setting

Shell Gas Station—(808) 886-9512

HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGEOpen Daily – Hours vary seasonally All phone numbers are (808) 886-1234, with the extension noted below:Ainahua Florals— (808) 885-4045 Fresh flower lei for any occasion, floral arrangements

Dancing Dolphins and Big Island Marketplace—ext. 1744, 1746 Gifts, sundries, resort logo apparel, snacks, and more

Dolphin Quest Gift Shop—ext. 1216 Apparel and more to remember your dolphin experience

Journey—ext. 1546 Quality, innovative fashion for the contemporary woman

Jovani Designs—(786) 202-8108 Convertible wrap skirt to wear hundreds of ways

Kohala Spa Essence and Kohala Spa Retail Shop—ext. 1768 Spa treatment products with island essences

Nā Hōkū—ext. 1750 Select Tahitian pearls, diamonds, gemstones and more

Oasis Lifestyle —ext. 1537 Designer resort wear for the whole family

Ocean Sports Gift Shop—ext. 1200 Beach essentials from snorkel gear to sundries and souvenirs

Things Hawaiian—ext. 1232 Hawaiian-themed quilts, apparel, accessories and jewelry

WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPALamonts Gifts & Sundry—(808) 886-5017 Souvenirs, snacks, sundry items, 7 am – 11 pm

Mandara Spa—(808) 886-8191 Spa fashions and beauty products

WAIKOLOA BEACH & KINGS' GOLF SHOPGolf Pro Shop—(808) 886-7888 Golf logo items, gear for the course

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Shopping GuideSPECIALTY & GIFTSBike Works Beach ‘n Sports—(808) 886-5000 Active outfitter for sports, plus bicycle rentals

Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures— (808) 886-0980 Diving products and equipment, dive packages and instruction

Claire’s—(808) 886-8905 Costume jewelry, accessories for fashion-conscious young people

Hawaiian Ukulele and Guitar— (808) 315-2919 Music, instruments, strings, tuners and cases for everyone

Hawaiian Quilt Collection—(808) 886-0494 Hand-quilted bed coverings, wall hangings, gift items, quilter kits

Lids—(808) 886-1649 Caps and hats of all styles and fashion and collegiate colors

Ocean Sports—(808) 886-6666 Gear for the beach, plus snorkel sails and whale-watch cruises

Pacific Nature—(808) 886-8919 Specialty jewelry and novelties inspired by Hawai`i

SoHa Living—(808) 464-4268 Unique home and gift items with tropical luxury themes

Sunglass Hut—(808) 886-0274 Fashion eyewear and accessories by Oakley, Prada, others

REAL ESTATECentury 21 All Islands—(808) 883-3321 (Open daily 9:30 am – 6:30 pm) Professional real estate services

Hawai`i Life Real Estate Brokers— (800) 667-5028 Locally owned and operated brokerage

Luxury Big Island by Harold Clarke— (808) 333-5951 Exclusive real estate listings, property management, vacation rentals

Waikoloa Realty—(808) 886-7874 Professional property management and vacation rental services

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Shaka Cones – Big Island Ice Cream Open daily

Waikoloa Coffee 5:30 am – 5 pm in Ocean Tower 5:30 am – 6 pm in Lagoon Tower

Kings’ ShopsA-Bay’s Island Grill Open 11 am – midnight Breakfast Hours starting soon! (808) 209-8494

Island Fish & Chips Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 7:30 am – 9:30 pm(808) 886-0005

Golf CourseMai GrilleOpen daily for breakfast and lunch 8 am – 6 pmOpen for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6 - 9 pm(808) 886-7600 • MaiGrille.com

Tropics Ale House and RestaurantOpen daily for lunch and dinner 11 am – 10:30 pm(808) 886-4287

Hilton Waikoloa Village(808) 886-1234 • hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/dining

Big Island Breakfast at Water's EdgeOpen daily

Boat Landing CantinaOpen daily for lunch

Dona & Toni’s PizzaDine In or Take Out. Open daily for dinner. (808) 886-2893

KPC – Kamuela Provision Company Open daily for dinner(808) 886-1234; Ext. 54

Lagoon GrillOpen daily for lunch and dinner. Live music from 5 - 8 pm.

Kona Tap RoomOpen daily 5 pm - midnightLocal beers and locavore foods. Entertainment daily 8 - 11 pm

Orchid MarketplaceOpen daily for lunch

Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill Open for dinner 5 – 9 pm(808) 886-4321 • roysrestaurant.com

The Koa Table by Chef Ippy Lunch 11 am – 3 pm; Dinner 5 – 9:30 pm; Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm(808) 339-7145

Lava Lava Beach ClubLava Lava Beach Club 11:30 am – 9 pm; Bar open till 10 pmBloody Mary Beach Brunch Sundays, 10 am – 2 pm (Regular lunch menu also available at noon). Bikinis and boardshorts welcomed!(808) 769-LAVA (5282) • LavaLavaBeachClub.com

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & SpaHawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge Breakfast 6:30 – 11 am; Lunch 11 am – 3 pm; Dinner 5 – 9 pmLounge 11 am – 10:30 pm(808) 886-8111

Kona Coffee Shoppe 6 am – noon(808) 886-6789; Ext. 7130

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the traditional imu kālua pig, and fresh daily Hawaiian style desserts.

Our signature mai tais are made with fresh pineapple juice. And we have a keiki buffet for our friends ages 12-and-under.

General seating prices are $128 plus tax for adults, $70 plus tax for children (ages 5 - 12) and children under 4 are complimentary. Upgrade to Ali‘i seating ($30 + tax per person) includes premier seating, complimentary valet parking, family-style pupus and desserts tableside, exclusive butler service and gratuity.

For reservations and information please call (808) 886-1234, Ext. 54, or visit HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com

HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE

LEGENDS OF HAWAI`I LUAU — OUR BIG ISLAND STORYSunday, Tuesday, and Friday, Doors open at 5:30 pm

KAMEHAMEHA COURTTreat yourself to the once-in-a-lifetime cultural immersion of our lū‘au at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Brought to you by Tihati Productions, the Legends of Hawai`i Luau dinner and show brings to life the ancestral songs and dances that retell the epic stories of Hawai`i Island and her remarkable people.

You'll receive a lei greeting upon arrival and have the opportunity to capture memories with photos with our lū‘au performers. The buffet includes island favorites such as hulihuli chicken, seared island catch-of-the-day and

Island Fish & Chips

Mai Grille

Monday & Wednesday, 5 pmExecutive Chef Jayson Kanekoa has unveiled a new menu for the popular Sunset Luau held every Monday and Wednesday at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Taste the freshest of ingredients harvested from Hawai`i Island farmers including J.A. Farms Garden Salad, Waipio Valley Poi, Keahole Shrimp Hoio, Pulehu steaks, and Grilled

WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

HAWAII CALLSRESTAURANT & LOUNGEDaily Aloha Hour 3 – 6 pm

TUESDAY KEAHOLE LOBSTER DINNERButter-poached fresh whole Keahole lobster. Side dishes sold separately. $29++ per person.

THURSDAY FARMER & FISHERMAN A Southern-style seafood boil in paradise. $29++ per person.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT BUFFETSEnjoy our $55++ prime rib and cracked crab buffet…all you can eat!

chicken with Hamakua mushrooms. See chef roast pork in the resort’s imu, the Hawaiian underground oven. Following dinner, journey to Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawai`i and Sāmoa through the songs and dances of these Pacific cultures. The spellbinding Samoan fire dance is a spectacular sight!

General seating prices are $108 for adults, $54 for keiki 6-12 years old, and keiki 5-and-under are FREE. Premier seating includes preferred first row seating, lei greeting and Hawaiian pūpū (appetizer); additional $30 per seat.

Rates do not include Hawai`i state sales tax and are subject to change. Tickets can be purchased from 4 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at the hotel in our lobby. Seating begins at 5 pm. Large parties are advised to arrive at the lū‘au grounds early to accommodate group seating.

For more information or to make reservations at Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge or the Sunset Lu’au, call (808) 886-8111. Reservations for Hawaii Calls can also be made on Open Table.

Kona Tap Room

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kings’ and beach golf clubhouse & mai grille

kings’shops

waikoloa bowl at queens’ gardens

waikoloa fairway villas

naupaka place

kolea

kohala suites

lava lava beach club

waikoloa colony villas

the bay club

hilton waikoloa village

hali i kai

queens’ marketplace

vista waikoloa

waikoloa beach marriott resort & spa

shores at waikoloa

hilton grand vacations club—kings’ land

waikoloa beach villas

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Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar

Ippy's Hawaiian BBQ

Marble Slab Creamery

Queens’ MarketPlace Food CourtDaily 7:30 am – 9:30 pm (Individual times may vary)

Dairy Queen/Orange Julius(808) 886-1029

Hawaiian Fish N Chips(808) 886-1595

Ippy’s Hawaiian BBQ(808) 886-8600

Lemongrass Express(808) 886-3400

Marble Slab Creamery®

(808) 886-2483

Paradise Pizza & Grill(808) 886-7700

Subway Sandwiches & Salads(808) 886-7488

Queens’ MarketPlaceCharley’s Thai Cuisine Lunch 11 am – 3 pm; Dinner 5 – 9:30 pm(808) 886-0591

Daylight Mind Café and Restaurant 6 am – 9:30 pm (808) 339-7824 • daylightmind.com

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 11 am – 10 pm(808) 443-5515 • macaronigrill.com

Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar 5:30 – 10 pm(808) 886-6286 • sanseihawaii.com

Starbucks Coffee Company 4:30 am – 9:30 pm(808) 886-1888 • starbucks.com