our favorite beaches kona area beaches parks · · · · beach kailua pier pictured above kahaluu beach white sands beach hapuna beach `don t miss activities kona area activities · · · · dive snorkel scuba big game fishing golf pu uhonua `o honaunau sunquest vacations hawaii proudly celebrates our 25th anniversary of serving you on the kona coast sunquest has an extensive selection of vacation rental properties condos ranging from studios to spacious 3 bedroom units to private homes all types of amenities great weather spectacular views are offered sunquest vacations 77-6435 kuakini hwy kailua-kona hi 96740 toll free mainland 1.800.367.5168 toll free canada 1.800.800-kona http www.sunquest-hawaii.com sqvac@sunquest-hawaii.com
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king kamehameha kona beach a fish ponds kohala the owners of mauna lani resort have done a wonderful job restoring and maintaining the ancient hawaiian fishponds at kalahuipua a take a leisurely walking tour around the ponds and you can see how the native hawaiians used aquaculture and worked with nature to feed themselves also on the property are interesting trails through the lava fields route 19 to mauna lani drive follow signs to public access parking ncient painted church south kona formerly known as st benedict s church father john berchamans veighe painted elaborate scenes from the bible in the interior o f this gothic-style structure during his ministry around 1900 the belgian father used these illustrations to explain christianity to the hawaiians who could neither read nor write route 19 south to route 11 then right on route 160 left on middle keei road right on painted church road petroglyphs at `anaeho omalu kohala hawaiians call them ki i pohaku stone images and the `an
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j oin in the fun and adventure while you cruise the warm waters of the kona coast try a whale watch trip snorkel trip or dolphin watch humpback whales return to these waters each winter dolphins play year round and the sea life here is wonderfully diverse and always enjoyable don t miss your chance to swim snorkel dive sail or scuba while you are here p arker ranch ride the range on horseback across a 225,000 acre working cattle ranch mauna kea stables gives a rare opportunity to see hawaii ranching up close on the world famous parker ranch parker ranch on the big island of hawaii is the largest private ranch under single ownership in the united states and home of hawaii s cowboy paniolo paniolo are a tough hard-riding breed who for six generation have worked parker ranch comprised of 225,000 acres 300 horses and over 35,000 cattle it is open daily with wagon rides museum tours historic homes shopping and dining the 225,000-acre parker ranch surrounds the town of waimea and kamuela an
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golf in kona you will find a beautiful championship golf course kona country club with two 18 hole courses as follows ocean course resort 18 holes par 72 6155 yds mountain course resort 18 holes par 72 5858 yds the big island is known worldwide for lush green tournament courses and you can drive less then 30 miles north to find more fine professionally designed courses some of these are makalei hualalai waikoloa beach waikoloa kings mauna lani hapuna mauna kea beach waikoloa village big island country club and waimea country club makalei hawaii country club a breathtakingly beautiful course on the hawaii belt road above kailuakona offers challenging play for golfers of all levels designer dick nugent associates has made every effort to preserve the beauty of the land by placing the golf course among the native trees and natural features such as lava tubes and cinder cones this challenging golf course has multiple tees that can extend from 5242 yards to a championship length
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kailua pier beach right in downtown kona this small beach area is a favorite of kids the water is usually warm and calm the area is right smack in the midst of shops places to eat and the hub-bub of town sit on the sea wall and dangle your feet or give your toes a dip ahuena heiau be sure to see this site while in kona as you walk through kailua village it is one of the most important historical sites in hawaii it s the place from which king kamehameha i ruled his united hawaiian nation this sacred ground is also where he died on may 8 1819 at the heiau is a small sandy beach other side of kailua pier beside the king kamehameha kona beach hotel beach picture kahalu u beach park honokahau harbor a short hike along the north side of the harbor brings you to a long quiet and private area of white sand beaches the beaches part of koloko honokahau national park have several protected pools and are great spots for children relax swim snorkel shore dive or explore the ancient brackish wat
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spencer beach state park almost always calm spencer beach is a great spot for young children white sand and clean facilities make this a popular beach for locals and tourists this is one of the nicer beach parks where camping is allowed snorkeling and shore diving are good to the south and sea turtles are often spotted here visit the pu ukohola heiau while you re here directions route 19 north to the left at junction of route 270 then .2 miles to left at spencer beach sign then to beach hapuna beach park kahaluu beach park hapuna beach state park one of the nicest beaches on the big island and possibly anywhere hapuna has beautiful white sand a clean sandy bottom and great surf this is the best beach on the island for the beginning body boarder good facilities lifeguards and covered pavilions are available this is a great spot for swimming sunning picnicking building sand sculptures whatever you like to do on a beach bring your sunblock shopping kailua-kona s shopping prospects in
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