How to Access Location Details and Find Flight of Aloha

To access location details on your phone, open Google Maps, search for the place, and tap its name to see the address, hours, phone number, website and reviews. Tap the blue dot to see where you are right now. That takes about thirty seconds, and it is the fastest way to get from your hotel or cruise ship to a cool, comfortable seat at Flight of Aloha in Kailua-Kona or at Whalers Village in Kaanapali, Maui.

We are a Native Hawaiian-owned flying theater, and visitors ask us all the time how to find us, how far we are from the pier, and what to do when the map dot looks like it is floating in the ocean. This guide answers those questions and the bigger one behind them: how to get location details on any phone, for any place, without stress on vacation.

Flight of Aloha

Find Flight of Aloha in Hawaii

Check Flight of Aloha’s location details, then enjoy an indoor flying theater experience in Kailua-Kona or Kaanapali.

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TL;DR

Search a place in Google Maps and tap its name to see the address, hours, phone number, website and reviews.
The blue dot is you. The pale circle around it shows how sure the phone is, and a smaller circle means a better fix.
To get coordinates, press and hold on the map (or the blue dot) and read the numbers that appear.
Flight of Aloha is in the lobby of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, and also at Whalers Village in Kaanapali, Maui.
Rainy, hot or hazy day? Both locations are indoors, and the Kona theater is within walking distance of Kailua Pier.

Most location questions are answered by a simple search. In Google Maps, you can enter an address, coordinates, a place type or a business name, then press Enter or tap Search. Pick the result and you land on a place card.

That card is where the useful details live. Google says a searched or selected place shows its address, hours, phone number, website, and ratings or reviews, per its Maps help page on searching locations. Here is what we suggest you check before you head out:

Address. Make sure the street and town match the place you mean. Hawaii has many similar names, and Kailua-Kona and Kailua on Oahu are on different islands.
Hours. Hours on a map listing can shift with seasons and holidays, so confirm on the business’s own page before a tight shore excursion.
Phone number. Tap it to call from the card. If you are lost in a parking lot, a quick call beats five minutes of scrolling.
Photos and reviews. Photos show you the entrance, which matters when a venue sits inside a larger building.

That last point matters for us. In Kona, we are not a standalone storefront with a big sign facing the street. We are inside a hotel lobby, so the entrance photo is worth a look.

Check where you are right now

Before you can get directions, your phone has to know where you are. Open Google Maps and look for the blue dot. If the map is centered somewhere else, tap the target-shaped “Your location” button in the bottom right corner to snap back to your position.

If you are on an iPhone and prefer Apple Maps, the idea is the same: allow location access when asked, and the map centers on you.

Why the blue dot sometimes drifts

Your phone estimates its position using cell towers, Wi-Fi and GPS, and Google notes that GPS can be inaccurate inside buildings or underground. That is exactly what happens in a hotel lobby, a parking structure or a shopping center with a roof.

The pale blue circle around the dot is useful here. Google explains that it shows the margin of error: a smaller circle means the phone is more certain. A huge circle means you should not trust the dot too much yet.

Quick fixes for a wrong or missing dot

Make sure Location Services (iPhone) or Location (Android) is switched on, and that Maps is allowed to use it.
On Android, choose the high accuracy mode, which Google says improves accuracy when the dot is missing or off.
Step outside or near a window for a few seconds. Open sky helps GPS lock on.
Turn on Wi-Fi even if you do not connect to a network, since Wi-Fi helps the phone refine its position.

Get exact coordinates and Plus Codes

Sometimes an address is not enough: a trailhead, a beach access point, a spot in a big parking lot. Then you want coordinates.

On a computer: right-click the spot on the map. A pop-up shows latitude and longitude in decimal format, according to Google’s guide to coordinates. Click the numbers to copy them.

On a phone: long-press an unmarked spot or drop a pin. The latitude and longitude appear, and on some devices you need to swipe up on the info box to see them.

Your own position on Android: hold a finger on the blue dot until the coordinates appear on the top line. On iOS, press the blue dot, and a white bar at the bottom shows “My location”; swipe up to see the coordinates. That Estonian emergency-service guide is written for calling for help, but the steps are the same anywhere Google Maps runs.

Searching by coordinates: type them into the search box. Google accepts formats like decimal degrees or degrees, minutes and seconds.

There is one more tool worth knowing. Plus Codes are short digital addresses for identifying and sharing a specific spot in Google Maps. They are handy when a place has no formal street address, which is common on stretches of the Hawaiian coast.

See where you have been

A lot of the search results for this topic are about location history, so here is the short version for travelers who want to retrace a day, such as “where did we park?” or “what was that little lunch spot called?”

Google Maps Timeline. Tap your profile picture or initial in the app and choose Your Timeline to see saved routes and visited places. Google describes this in its Timeline help page. If Location History is on, the calendar view lets you pick a specific day and see the routes and places for that date.
iPhone. Apple Maps uses significant-location information for personalized services. Apple says it is end-to-end encrypted and can be cleared under Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services > Significant Locations, per Apple’s iPhone guide.

History only exists if the setting was on beforehand, so if you want a record of your Hawaii trip, switch it on before you land, not after.

Vacation groups split up all the time: one parent takes the kids to the beach while the other shops. Location sharing works well when everyone agrees to it. Use the sharing feature built into your maps or messaging app, have each person turn it on themselves, and stop sharing when the day is over. Do not try to see someone’s location without them knowing. Sharing should always be the other person’s choice.

Where to find Flight of Aloha

Now the part you came for. We have two locations.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Our Kona theater is in the lobby of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, at 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, as listed on our website. Our phone is 1-888-482-5642 and our email is [email protected].

Type “Flight of Aloha Kailua-Kona” into Google Maps, tap the result, and use the Directions button. Because we are inside a hotel lobby, aim for the hotel entrance and look for our signage inside.

Cruise passengers: the theater is within walking distance of Kailua Pier and the tender dock, which makes us a natural pick for a quick shore excursion. Open Maps once you step off the tender, tap the blue dot to confirm you are centered on the pier, and follow the walking route. If the dot looks off near the water, give it a few seconds in the open air before you trust it.

Whalers Village, Kaanapali, Maui

On Maui, you will find us at Whalers Village in Kaanapali. Search “Flight of Aloha Whalers Village” in your map app and choose the result. Whalers Village is an oceanfront shopping center, so it is easy to combine with beach time, lunch and a stroll. Because it has a lot of buildings and covered areas, GPS can wander a bit. If your blue dot jumps around, use the pale circle trick above, or ask a Whalers Village guest services desk or any shop for the way.

Parking and arrival

Hotel and resort parking can take a minute to figure out, so read posted signs and ask the front desk about validation and rates before you leave your car. If you are curious how operators think about the arrival experience, this look at parking touchpoints for guests explains why clear signage and ticketing at the car park matter so much.

Showtimes

Showtimes may vary, and start times typically begin at :00, :15, :30 and :45 past the hour, according to our Flight of Aloha website. Check the booking page for the current schedule on the day you plan to come.

Why a flying theater is a smart stop when the weather turns

Hawaii weather changes quickly. A bright Kona morning can turn into a muggy, hazy afternoon, and Maui showers can pop up when you least expect them. When that happens, you want somewhere close that you can find in two taps.

Flight of Aloha is a flying theater. You sit in a seat that moves while a huge screen fills your view with 8K imagery, and you feel wind and smell the scents of the islands. It is indoors and air-conditioned, so it works for:

Rainy days in Kona and rainy days in Maui, when the beach plan falls apart.
Hot, hazy afternoons, when you want to escape the heat and any vog. We keep the theater cool and comfortable.
Short windows, like a cruise stop or a gap between check-out and your flight.
Mixed-age groups, since the experience is designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities.

If you want to understand why attractions like ours are built the way they are, our guide on what a location-based attraction is is a good next read.

The smart alternative to a helicopter tour

Many visitors want to see the waterfalls, valleys and coastline from above. A helicopter tour is one way. It is also a big spend, and the motion bothers some travelers. Flight of Aloha gives you the sweeping aerial views in a smooth, safe, indoor setting, at a fraction of the cost. If a helicopter tour and a Disney ride had a baby, rooted in aloha, that would be us.

The films are rooted in Hawaiian stories and told with local advisors and storytellers. Our flights include:

Naupaka, a flight inspired by a Hawaiian legend.
Lahaina, a look at the town and its place in the islands.
Europe, which features the Merrie Monarch festival.
Whale Song, a flight with the humpbacks.

Tickets at a glance

Option	Price (USD)	Good for
Single flight: Naupaka, Lahaina or Europe	$29.99 to $34.99	A quick, one-film visit
Double Feature Flying Ride	$49.99 to $59.99	Two films back to back
VIP Package	$69.99 to $79.99	A fuller, special-occasion visit
Annual Pass	$200 per year	Residents and repeat visitors

Prices are as published on our website. The range on each ticket reflects the price options shown when you book, so choose your showtime and the final price appears at checkout. We also offer a gift card, which makes an easy present for a family heading to the islands.

Our perspective: location details are part of the experience

We think a good day in Hawaii starts with not feeling lost. Every year we meet guests who walked right past us in the hotel lobby because they were staring at a drifting blue dot, and families who found us in the rain because a quick search showed an indoor option three minutes away. Being the most accessible activity in the islands is more than a slogan for us. It means a place you can find easily, reach on foot from the pier in Kona, enjoy at any age, and book without hassle.

Here is the habit we recommend. The night before, search for the place, save it to a map list, and read the entrance photo. In the morning, check your blue dot and the weather. Then go, and enjoy the walk. The best part of an island day is the unplanned stop, and a flying theater is a gentle one.

As a Native Hawaiian-owned attraction, we also care about how you meet the islands before you ever see them in person. We worked with local advisors and storytellers so that the flights honor the legends and places they show. When you step off, we hope you head out into Kona or Kaanapali with a little more aloha and a better sense of where you are.

— Ola

Plan your flight

Ready to lock in a seat? Pick the film that fits your day, or go for the Double Feature if you have time to spare. You can start from our Double Feature Flying Ride page or look at the VIP Package if you are celebrating. Locals who plan to come back can look at the Annual Pass at $200 per year.

A simple location checklist for your Hawaii day

Turn on Location Services and open your map app before you leave the hotel or ship.
Search the exact place name plus the town, such as Kailua-Kona or Kaanapali.
Read the place card: address, hours, phone and entrance photo.
Confirm the blue dot and glance at the circle around it.
Save the place so it is one tap away later.
Share your location with your group only if everyone agrees.
Call the business if the entrance is unclear.

FAQ

How do I see the details of a place on Google Maps?

Search for the place name or address, then tap its name on the map or in the list. The place card shows its address, hours, phone number, website and ratings. You can also drop a pin on any spot to see more about it.

How do I get the coordinates of where I am standing?

On Android, hold your finger on the blue dot until the coordinates appear at the top. On iPhone, tap the blue dot, then swipe up on the “My location” bar. On a computer, right-click the map to see the latitude and longitude.

Why is my phone showing the wrong location?

GPS struggles inside buildings, garages and covered shopping centers, so the dot can drift. Check that location services are on, use high accuracy mode on Android, and step to open sky. A smaller circle around the dot means your phone is more certain.

Can my phone show me where I was on a certain day?

Yes, if Location History was turned on beforehand. In Google Maps Timeline, use the calendar view to choose a date and see the places and routes for that day. If it was off, there is nothing to show for that day.

Where is Flight of Aloha in Kona?

We are in the lobby of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel at 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, within walking distance of Kailua Pier. Our second location is at Whalers Village in Kaanapali, Maui.

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