Places to see in ( Kailua-Kona - USA )
Places to see in ( Kailua-Kona - USA )
Kailua-Kona is a town on the west coast of Hawaii Island (the Big Island). Hulihee Palace is a former royal vacation home dating from 1838. Mokuaikaua Church, from the 1800s, is Hawaii’s oldest Christian church. On Kailua Bay, reconstructed thatched houses at Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark mark King Kamehameha I’s residence. Colorful coral lies off Kamakahonu Beach. Kailua Pier has boat moorings.
Kailua Kona, often referred to as Kona by the locals, is the main western city, population 34,000 (2012), of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is nestled on the western coast of the Hualalai Volcano. In ancient times, this area was considered the premier place to live due to the excellent weather and good water. Many kings made their homes here. It was the home of King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands. It was also here in Kailua-Kona that Kamehameha's son, King Liholiho, broke and officially abolished the ancient kapu system. Later, missionaries built churches and residences and planted coffee, turning the tiny fishing village into a small seaport. Now Kona has become known for sport fishing, snorkeling, sunsets and coffee, which is cultivated on the slopes of Mount Hualalai. Because the mountains block the northeasterly trade winds, Kona gets very little rain and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Kona is also home to the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (August) and the Ironman Triathlon World Championship (October).
Traffic was pretty minor before, but in recent years has become more congested. Driving in tourist-oriented areas can be slow, but the town is generally not large enough to have serious problems. Walking is a manageable way to explore the town, but you should rent a car if you want to get to resorts, beaches and other cultural locations. Some free parking is available: When you enter Kailua via Palani Road (Hwy. 190), turn left onto Kuakini Highway, drive for about a block, and turn right into a parking lot marked with a green P sign. From there, go down some steps and walk makai (toward the ocean) on Likana Lane a half block to Ali`i Drive, and you'll be in the heart of Kailua-Kona.
Street addresses are confusing and consist of two parts. Hawaii Island is divided into nine zones, each of which are subdivided into nine sections. The first two digits of an address, before the hyphen, indicate the zone and its section. For example, Kailua-Kona is 75, Waikoloa 68, Captain Cook 81 and Hawi 55. The numbers following the hyphen are based on the distance from a predetermined starting point — usually a road intersection or a highway. The numbers run consecutively, with odd numbers on the left and even numbers on the right as you head away from the starting point. For example, addresses on Ali`i Drive increase as you head south, with even numbers on the ocean side of the Drive.
Kailua-Kona is a place for ocean and outdoor recreational activities. Surfing, fishing, diving, boating, snorkeling and swimming are all popular sports in Kailua-Kona, as are hiking, biking, caving, and four wheeling. In August, there is the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament; in October, the Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
A lot to see in Kailua-Kona such as :
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Hualālai
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures
Keauhou Bay
Magic Sands Beach Park
Hulihe‘e Palace
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
Kailua Bay
Island Breeze Luau - He 'Ohana Kakou
Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
Mokuaikaua Church
Ali'i Drive
Kamakahonu Beach
Honokohau Beach
Kona Farmers Market
The Pier
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee LLC
Honl’s Beach
Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens and the Kona Educational Center
Kailua Pier
Pine Trees Surfing Beach
Hale Halawai Park
Kona Cloud Forest Guided Walking Tours
Keahole Point
Kaloko Fishpond
Kona Outdoor Circle
St. Michael The Archangel Church
Honuaʻula Forest Reserve
Kona Oceanfront Gallery
Kona Hawaii Temple
‘Alula Beach
Kona Dog Beach
( Kailua-Kona - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Kailua-Kona . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Kailua-Kona - USA
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Shore Diving Mile Marker 4 - Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA
Exploring the coastline of the Big Island of Hawaii one-dive-at-a-time!
swimming with sea turtles on big island kona
Swimming with sea turtles and adventures. Taking a trip that we will remember for a life time.
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2 Step Beach Snorkeling, Big Island, Hawaii
2 Step Snorkeling location in the Kona region of the Big Island, Hawaii. 2 step refers to the rock steps used to get into the ocean. On the day I went the weather was pretty good and the water was clear. It is rocky when getting in and no sand, so if you have water shoes that is better or just wear your fins early.
There were a number of tourists and divers with everyone getting in and out in the same location, which created a traffic jam.
I snorkeled in a number of locations on the island and this location is unique in that the water is very deep with coral all around.
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Snorkeling in Kailua-Kona
Some fish native to the Hawaiian Reef just outside of the Courtyard King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona, Hawaii.
Night Dive with the Manta Rays of Kona Hawaii
Night dive with the Manta Rays in Kona Hawaii. Big Island divers took us out and we were lucky enough to see a handful of large Rays. All footage taken from GoPro Hero 3+
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Manta Ray Heaven - Kona Coast - Big Island - Hawaii 2015
Dive with Mantas - Hawaii 2015 - Manta Ray Heaven - Gopro Hero 3+ BL 1080p 30fps
End of Ironman kona 2014
The last minutes of the race in Kona 2014
North Shore Big Waves at Turtle Bay Oahu Hawaii
North Shore Big Waves at Turtle Bay Oahu Hawaii
I drove up from Honolulu to Turtle bay to do a little surfing, and to do some underwater filming. The waves were a little rougher than I prefer for surfing; these were waves like on the Oregon coast, and I can get plenty of those at home. So I was a bit disappointed about the waves, so rather then get wet, I decided to play a round of golf instead. So this video here is as close as I came to surfing and snorkeling at Turtle Bay.
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Turtle Bay (view panorama) marks the entrance to the legendary North Shore, one of the most scenic stretches of Oahu's coastline. The bay is named after the large number of green sea turtles that inhabit the area and who used to lay their eggs in the sand on the beach years ago (however, they don't do this anymore).
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Turtle Bay is located between Protection Point and Kuilima Point on the North Shore of the island of O'ahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii.
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Kukio beach, Big Island, Hawaii
Kukio Bay Overview
Located just north of Kikaua Point Beach Park on the Big Island’s Kohala coast you will find the white sands of Kukio Beach. Located approximately 18 miles from downtown Kailua-Kona, this lovely white-sand beach can be reached through the entrance gate to Four Seasons Hualalai Resort.
Framing Kukio Beach’s white sands, you will find coconut palms, ironwood and mesquite trees with a few small brackish-water ponds adjacent to the shoreline. Lava rocks contour the length of the beach’s tideline, forming tidal pools where little ones can check out the marine life. Because of these rocks, water shoes are suggested if you’re wading out into the bay. A good access point is a sand bagged spot at the north end of the shoreline. To enjoy your day at the beach, make sure to bring along fresh water, snacks, a hat and plenty of reef-safe sunscreen, there’s not a lot of shade along Kukio Beach, but there is an area of coconut palms just south of the main beach at Kikaua Point.
Kukio Beach Activities
The main bay is not the best for swimming or snorkeling due to its frequently murky water and lava rocks, however, the water in Kukio Bay is relatively calm in the morning and excellent for stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing. During the winter months, the swells are abundant, but the rocky shoreline discourages many board sports. Visitors to the area will often spot Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (honu) resting along the shores or even spinner dolphins out in the bay’s expanse.
Kukio beach connects up with Kikaua Point Beach Park at the southern end, offering access to a coconut palm lined park and a small lagoon, perfect for kids to swim or for adults to cool off in a more gentle beach environment. This area also offers showers, restrooms and drinking water.
Kona Manta Ray Night Dive
Manta Ray night dive in Kona, Hawaii (Big Island). At least 15 boats were at the Old Airport site this evening - July 18, 2013. Probably 50 divers in the water and at least as many snorkelers above. I dived from the Kona Honu dive boat. Once in a lifetime experience.
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Pinnacle Diving: Kawaihae, Big Island, Hawaii
A 100 foot dive along the edge, Kawaihae, Hawaii on 24 November 2014
Team Mango Super Sprint Triathlon - Kona Hawaii
Team Mango Races Super Sprint Triathlon, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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Black Water Night Dive - Big Island, Hawaii
Pitch black, night dive at midnight. 5 miles off shore from Kona, Big Island.
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