Aerial view of Kealakekua Bay and the South Kona coastline

South Kona · Island adventures nearby

Explore Kealakekua Bay

Snorkeling, paddling, history, local food, and Kona coffee country begin just beyond your front door.

Sea turtle snorkeling in clear Hawaiian water

Snorkeling & Reef Life

Regarded as one of the best snorkeling locations in the Hawaiian Islands, Kealakekua Bay is known for clear water and remarkable marine life.

Kayaking and snorkeling on Kealakekua Bay

Bay Adventures

Kayak and SUP rentals, guided outings, and Captain Cook Monument excursions are available from experienced local operators.

Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

Hawaiian History

Visit Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau and nearby cultural sites to learn about the deep history of this extraordinary coast.

Ripe Kona coffee berries on a coffee farm

Kona Coffee Country

Tour working farms, meet local growers, and taste coffee close to where it is cultivated on the slopes above the bay.