things to do on the big island hawaii ( down town kona and Kekaha-kai state park)
so we went down town kona and then to kekaha-kai state park, it's a beautiful white sand beach and has lots of fishes, we also saw dolphins, a few sea turtles and a huge eagle ray which it was so awesome.
totally recommended
Hawaii - Kona Coast Diving
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Filmed by KAshman Photography a.k.a Kenji Ashman takes us diving on the Kona Coast on Big Island, Hawaii. This was filmed on a Canon 7D in the Ikelite Housing and the S110 in the Rescea housing. Edited by myself, Chelle Gilham, SeeChelle Film on Final Cut Pro 7. Music 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole
Mahukona Beach in the Big Island ハワイ島
ハワイ島 コハラエリアにマフコナビーチに行ってきました。
ローカルチックなスノーケルに最適のビーチです。また、かつて、サトウキビが搬出されていた、港で歴史を感じる場所です。
Mahukona Beach in Kohala area is locally beach and good for snorkeling. Also, the beach used be a flourished harbor for sugarcane industry.
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7. South Water Caye, Belize
South Water Caye is situated right on the edge of the Belize Barrier Reef, which has greatly benefited the local economy because not only are you right one a beach in general, but you also have the allure of an eco-friendly atmosphere. South Water’s Pelican Beach is a hot spot for an affordable getaway. People can enjoy all the greatest things about Belize while also staying in 3-star resort cottage units. If you just want a place to unwind, stargazing and seaside lounging prove very peaceful here.
6. Peyto Lake, Canada
Want to go where the air is crisp, and the water shines a shimmering turquoise? Look no further than Canada’s Peyto Lake, located in Banff National Park of the Canadian Rockies. The water comes from the Caldron Lake and Peyto Glacier. The turquoise hue comes from the glacial rock flour flow, which are silt-sized particles of rock that originate from glacial erosion wearing away at the foundation. The body of water is named after Bill Peyto, a famous pioneer and trail guide from the Banff region.
5. Manini’owali Beach, Hawaii
Are you surprised that Hawaii is ont this list twice? It just makes sense. Next is Manini’owali Beach, located in Kua Bay of the Kekaha Kai State Park. This can all be found on Hawaii’s Big Island and hosts a whole variety of things to do like boogie boarding and snorkeling. Unlike a lot of frequented beaches in Hawaii, Manini’owali is secluded and comparatively tinier. Surfers may come in bigger groups during the winter because that’s when the waves are most active. There’s not a lot of people here not only because of its size, but because access isn’t easy. You must climb down 10 feet or 3 meters of rocks to reach the sand.
4. Rabbit Beach, Italy
If we trust all the raving reviews about this place, then we would tell you that it’s the best beach in the world. However, you might have to go down to Rabbit Beach and figure that out for yourself. Rabbit Beach, sometimes called Rabbit Island or Isola dei Conigli, is far out on the Mediterranean Sea, with the closest land being the Sicilian Coast. The formation of the island is enough to marvel at itself. It looks like a towering cliff floating on the sea. Instead of rabbits living here, you’ll find many loggerhead turtles. Why is it called Rabbit Beach, then? The real name of the island is “rabit” with on B, which has Arabic origins.
3. Menorca, Spain
You’ve heard of Majorca (my yor ka), but its smaller counterpart, Menorca, is beloved, too. Menorca is one of the Balearic (ball ee arr ick) islands in the Mediterranean Sea that belong to Spain. The images associated with Menorca are usually pristine waters where you can see the shadows of boats right on the seafloor. When you feel bored with the sea, which is unlikely, you can enjoy other things about the island like the colorful architecture, ancient ruins, festivals, and highly-rated restaurants. Locals speak both Catalan and Spanish, so don’t forget to bring some translation books along!
2. Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Aitutaki is part of the Cook Islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Aitutaki is neither an island, nor an atoll, but something in between. This almost-atoll is quite small and only measures 6.97 square miles or 18.05 square kilometers in area. The single human-made features here are the beach bungalows. The barrier reef forms a triangular shape. The lagoon here is a bright aquamarine color, reflecting the clear skies.
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Austin's Hawaii - Video Tours - Big Island - Kekaha Kai State Park
360 in 60* of Kekaha Kai State Park north of the Kona airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. This beach is accessible by 2wd vehicles and is one of the best beaches on the Big Island. I always see sea turtles when I snorkel here, and there are even better bays easily walkable from this point. More vids of those bays soon.
These videos aim to provide you with a basic glimpse of areas that may be of interest in your travel planning. Nothing fancy, but I hope you find it useful for what it's worth. Please visit other Austin's Hawaii Video Tours to help you plan your next visit to Hawaii!
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SCUBA Diving at Black Sand Beach, Kona, Hawaii
SCUBA diving with my daughter, Allie Tissot, at Black Sand Beach, Kona, Hawaii on July 9, 2012. Beautiful spot with coral outcrops surrounded by white sand flats at 15-25 ft depth.
The Best Beach in Hawaii & How To Find It—Makalawena (Take the brutal 4x4 road or a scorching hike)
Several of you who live here on the big island have asked us to be sure and remind all visitors of the following:
1. Makalawena is environmentally sensitive.
2. No facilities, so pack it in and pack it out.
3. Use only reef safe sunblock.
4. No Fires
5. Malama 'Aina
This video documents how to get to the most beautiful beach in Hawaii—Makalawena, also known as Pu'u Ali'i. This beach is not only known for powdered-sugar sand, epic surfing, boogie boarding, diving, and snorkeling, but it is also remote and hard to get to. There are two ways to access this beach. One way involves a brutal 4x4 journey over lava fields and large rocks. Do not take a rental car, even a jeep unless you have great insurance and are also willing to drive slower than most people can walk!
The other way to access this beach is to take HWY 19 to Kekahakai State Park. Once you exit the highway, it is about a 10-minute drive over a slightly improved gravel road, complete with excessive double speed bumps. From the parking lot at the state park, you take a 45-minute hike North over a'a lava and sand dunes before arriving at Makalawena.
Either way, you decide to go, it is important to bring plenty of water and protective clothing. Don't forget the reef-safe-sunscreen because the coral at this location is epic. If the surf is calm, there are beautiful diving spots a hundred yards offshore. It is common to see green sea turtles, puffer fish, reef sharks, and more. If the surf is big, leave your snorkel equipment behind and bring your board, as there is an awesome surf break.
If you have young children and are able to carry them in, there is a wonderful wading pool on the North end of the beach. There is also a brackish pond on the South end that you can rinse off in, at the end of your day. Makalawena has not yet become overly discovered and aside from an occasional jet airplane landing at Kona International Airport, there are few things to distract you from the pristine environment of this magical tropical paradise.
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Swimming with Mr. Turtle on the Kona Coast of Hawaii
Ashley swimming with a sea turtle off the coast in Kona, HI. 04-21-2010
Hawaii Big Island Day 1 - Kona snorkeling
Our trip around the Big Island of Hawaii Feb 2017
Snorkeling Pu`uhonua o Honaunau - The Big Island, Hawai´i
Scuba Diving off the Kona Coast.
Dolphins great us as we leave the harbor for a full day filled scuba diving and ending with a Black Water dive. All off the coast of Kailua-Kona Hawaii.
Polihale Beach at Polihale State Park. Kauai, Hawaii 2017
Polihale Beach at Polihale State Park. Kauai, Hawaii 2017
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HAWAII ISLAND'S BEAUTIFUL KONA COAST
A look at Mauna Kea, Two=step snorkeling, some beaches and a night swim with giant Manta Rays!!!
Big Island Dive sites - Honaunau
Honaunau Bay is on the South end of the Kona Coast at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Park. This beautiful cove has epic shore diving! There is a massive reef covered in healthy coral and many fish. Big schools of yellow tangs turn the cove into a golden underwater wave of fish. The reef goes out about 50 yards and drops off to the sand but with a rocky point on each side that has all kinds of beautiful fish, including the rare reticulated butterflyfish. Divers at any experience level will love this site.
Kua Bay Underwater
Kua Bay shot with my gopro
Polihale - A Kauai Beach Worthy of Paradise Lobo's photos around Kekaha, United States (hawaii)
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Kekaha Hai state park - Big Island
This is a beautiful beach park on the west coast of Big Island (just about 15min from Kona airport. Pristine blue-green water, salt&pepper sand, lava rocks and shaded by coconut trees. The best in the end you can dive with sea turtles or dolphins :-)
Big Island - Hawaii in Summer 2013
This is Big Island in Hawaii in Summer 2013.
Camera: Sony SLT-A77V -- Objektiv: Sigma 8 - 16mm 4.5-5.6 HSM Objektiv and GoPro HD Hero 3 Black Edition
Edit: Final Cut Pro X
Niihau Hawaii - Is it REALLY Off Limits?
Come along with us as we explore the island of Niihau, Hawaii and ride with Niihau Helicopters for an aerial tour of the forbidden island, then explore on foot and snorkel around. This Hawaiian Island of Niihau is pristine and lost in time with its crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and gorgeous landscaping.
Please contact Niihau Helicopters at niihau.us/heli.html for your own tour.
Snorkel tour around Kikaua Beach reef near Kona, Hawaii
Couple minutes of just snorkeling around Kikaua Beach reef, out past the inner cove where the water clears up. Some Palani, Uhus, goatfish, nice school of manini and other fish. Nice looking reef, usually with some honu and monk seals nearby.
Kikaua Beach is between Kua Bay and Kuki'o Bay, north of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Shot handheld with an Oregon Scientific ATC 9K hd camera.