Kayaking at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, Hawaii with dolphins
Kayaking at Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, Hawaii with dolphins
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Hawaii At Its Best, Kealakekua
Kealakekua Bay to Kailua Kona
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Along the lava-lined west coast of Hawaii you will find the Kona district, home to historic landmarks, tranquil beaches, coffee farms, friendly villages and much more. Many kings built their homes here in ancient times, as the idyllic weather made it the premier place to live.
There are so many things to do in Kona, Hawaii that the hardest part of your vacation will be choosing which fun excursion to enjoy first. Since it is shielded from winds by the volcano Maunaloa, the waters in south Kona are calm and clear – ideal for spotting dolphins as well as snorkeling, diving and swimming. This region is also known for its deep-sea fishing, kayaking, hiking and biking excursions – plus its tranquil yoga retreats are especially popular.
Also, don’t forget to taste the rich flavors of a cup of 100% Kona coffee, made from beans grown on the cool upland slopes.
This video gives you a closer look at a few of the many fantastic experiences that Kona, Hawaii has to offer.
Take a Scenic Drive With Us Through Historic South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii
On this trip through South Kona we will be start by traveling South on Highway 19, also called Mamalahoa Highway. Once you have passed Kailua-Kona, you are officially in South Kona.
The video begins in the town, Kealakekua. In this town you will find numerous coffee farms to stop at to try coffee and tour the farm. Some farms are free and some charge an entrance fee. Two of our favorites is Greenwell Farms and Kona Joe's Coffee.
Also in Kealakekua are many antique shops. Keep an eye out for them. They are all on Mamalahoa Highway.
Once you see the Kealakekua Ranch Center on your left, there will be a large fruit stand on your right. Stop here for fresh, local produce.
Between mile marker 108 and 105 you will pass more coffee farms, the Coffee Shack, a great place to stop for breakfast with a beautiful view of the coast and Super J's, the best Hawaiian food on the island.
At mile marker 104, you make a right onto route 160. This beautiful, scenic road will take you to Pu'uhonua OHonaunau Historic National Park. Stop here for the ranger talk and learn about Hawaiian culture. This park is a great place to sit and relax, learn about Hawaii's history and watch the sunset. This is a historic park, so there is no swimming.
Once you leave the park, make a left at the 2nd street after the park exit to go to Honaunau Bay. On the left you will see an area where most peopel are entering the water, this is called Lae Kele. Sometimes referred to as Two Step it was ranked one of the top 10 snorkeling spots in the world and one of the best in Hawaii. Please be warned, the water is deep here. Only go in if you are a strong swimmer. This is also not a state or national park. There are no showers, life guards, places to rent snorkels or flush toilets, just port a potties. There is no food stand place to purchase water. There are some picnic tables and very little shade. Although many people refer to this area as Two Step, please try to use the Hawaiian name for this magical spot. Do not enter or exit the water in locations other than these steps to avoid hurting yourself or the reef!
Once you leave Two Step, turn back onto Route 160 and go back up the way you came until you see Painted Church Road. Make a left onto this windy road. Less than a mile onto this road, on your right, will be Saint Benedict's Church, also known as the painted church. This church was painted by one priest. He only had green brown and white house paint donated by the farmers in the area. He used pigments made by local plants to create the other colors.
Once you leave the painted church, continue on Painted Church Road until you reach a dead end. Make a left onto Middle Keei Road and at the next stop sign another left onto Napoopoo Road. These roads are narrow and windy, but have very little traffic. Drive slow and enjoy the scenery. It is polite to pull over to allow people to pass. Many people live on these roads and may want to drive faster.
Less than one mile down Napoopoo Road, you will see a sign on your right for Big Island Bees. Turn right at the next road to stop at the country's largest organic honey farm. They give beekeeping tours three times a day (we recommend signing up in advance) or you can stop in to sample their honeys and browse their free bee museum and honey store anytime.
Once you leave Big Island Bees, make a right onto Napoopoo Road to continue down toward the ocean. Once you hit the dead end, make another right and park in the lot. This bay is where Captain Cook first landed and where he was killed. You can see his monument on the opposite side. The beach is rocky, making it not an ideal swimming spot.
For a nice place to swim, Make a U-turn in the parking lot and go straight less than one mile (this road is called Pu'uhonua). Turn right onto Manini Beach Road. Follow this road until you see a parking lot. Park here and take a break at this beautiful beach in the bay. You can also snorkel here, but there is not much of a reef. This is a popular spot for people to kayak or stand up paddle board. You will often see dolphins in the water in the morning.
That is the end of your South Kona trip! The fastest way back to the highway is to go back up Napoopoo Road and make a left onto the highway.
Drive slow, stop along the way and explore! There's lots of farm stands, coffee farms and other fun things to see.
Swimming Kealakekua Bay, Hawai'i
Australian Waterman Terence Bell swimming in the crystal clear waters of Kealakekua Bay, Hawai'i.
This video was shot to filmed in October 2018 to promote his upcoming swimming adventure, a solo circumnavigation swim around the magical island of O'ahu in June 2019. Check out for more info.
Location: Kealakekua Bay, Hawai'i, USA; Photography credit @Jon Tadross; Music credit @Xavier Rudd 'Follow the Sun'.
Kealakekua Bay reopens to tourists, but not locals
Kealakekua Bay is one of the most historic and pristine locations in the entire state. But for local residents, placing their kayak in the ocean is not allowed.
Illegal kayak solicitors at Kealakekua bay ,Hawaii ,Kailua - Kona, Hawaii, Big Island,Hawaii
This footage shows the illegal activities that take place at Kealakekua bay On the Big Island of Hawaii. This is a residential zoned area. it is illegal to the commercial activities these individuals do. How can the Department of Land and Natural Resources allow this to continue. The failure to acknowledge the rules in this area by these individuals has led to a steady negative impact of the coral on the Kaawaloa side of the bay. Please help us do our part to clean up this historic place , help us take pictures and report incidents of harassment or solicitation to the State Enforcement Division @ 808-327-4961
Captain Cook, Hawaii
Captain Cook, Hawaii
Big Island, Hawaii: South Kona Coast
South of Kailua Kona the lansdcape becomes greener and the skies cloudier. This is the area of the famous Kona coffee. From the road there are beautiful view of the coffee farms and the sea. There several towns along the highway, in the typical laid-back hawaiian style. The main points of interest in south Koala are Kealakekua Bay (where Captain Cook landed and was killed), St Benedict´s Painted Church and Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park. This Park faces Honaunau Bay and it is the site of an antique palace of the hawaiian kings and also a place of refuge for breakers of the kapu (taboo).
Free Diving South Point Hawaii Big Island tropical waters with Gopro Hero 3 HD
This is some footage of my friend and I free diving at the most southern Part of the united states known as south point located on the Big Island of Hawaii.
The water is around 35-60 feet deep where we are swimming and crystal clear. Sadly there were not much fish the day we went out but we did get to see a spotted eagle ray who was looking for a snack himself. Overall we had a blast and the water was warm!
Check out our other videos soon to come of us snorkeling in Hawaii
Sea Kayaking with dolphins in Kealakekua Bay, South Kona, Hawaii
Kealakekua Bay is a Marine Life Conservation district in South Kona on the big Island of Hawaii.
Big Island - Keauhou Bay Kayaking and Cave Tour
While in Big Island, try a kayaking and cave tour at Keaukhou Bay!
On this adrenaline-pumping Big Island adventure, kayak from Keauhou Bay to Kuamoo Bay, where you'll enjoy some fun cliff jumping and optional snorkeling at the base of lava caves.
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Kona Dolphin Podliness
Kealakekua bay is a majestic place bursting with Hawaiian history but it is also the proverbial stomping grounds of where our Aqua Brethren come to mingle and frolic. We were blessed to spend 2 weeks floating around in the crystalline water with them and these are the best bits of the vast amount of GoPro footage we took. Generally I like to keep these videos brief, but there was just too much wonder, so hopefully you can sit back and bask in the wonder that is their Podliness....
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Hawaii Big Island, Kona, Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, Old Kona Airport, Waikoloa, Ho'Okena Beach Park, Mamalahoa Hwy, Kapoho Tidepools, Kohala Mountain Rd
State Cracks Down At Kealakekua Bay
An undercover sting netted a dozen kayaks and a truck in connection with illegal vending at Kealakekua Bay. 12/15/2009.
Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling with Boss Frog's
Kealakekua Bay is one of the top Kona snorkeling sites! It's a marine preserve, and you can only get there by boat, by kayak, or on foot (a tough hike). This is the location of the Captain Cook Monument. There are no facilities on shore, but Boss Frog's can get you and your family booked on a snorkeling tour! Find snorkel gear, beach, and bike rentals at the Boss Frog's shop in Kona Town, and learn more at BossFrog.com and on social media.
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Big Island of Hawaii, Kayaking - Tom Barefoot
Visit for more information. Big Island of Hawaii Kayaking Tours - One of my favorite activities on the Big Island would be one of the many kayak rides. These are generally found off the Kona Coast and may include dolphin watching, snorkeling, sea cave exploration and even cliff jumping. Marine life is often within an arms length of your kayak and colorful fish and Hawaiian Sea Turtles are almost always a big part of your experience.
Big Island Hawaii Drone Video Kealakekua Bay
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There are few places more beautiful than Kealakekua Bay, especially when you see it from an aerial perspective. In this drone video, you'll see dolphins and crystal clear waters, as well as snorkelers and swimmers looking to enjoy the early light.
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Big Island Hawaii 2015-16
Here is our Hawaii vacation video. My daughter Sarah and I visited the Big Island this time. We stayed on an organic farm, visited the volcano, jumped off the cliffs at South Point, went snorkeling at Two Step Beach, and kayaking in Kealakekua Bay where the Capt. Cook monument is located and where he died. We also went parasailing and saw the manata rays on a night dive. The only thing missing from this video is the pod of dolphins that visited us on the kayaking trip.
Milolii, Hawaii, South Kona
Wow! Close to Ocean, VIEW, 7500 Sq Ft lot
Spinner dolphins, colorful sunsets and old Hawai'i feel adds to charm of location
Great location for diving, snorkeling, fishing. County boat launch just five minutes away.
Hear the whales at night and watch them up close in the day.
Overlooking 5.6 acre subdivision park allows unobstructed views of ocean.
Nearly oceanfront with all the advantages and without the high expenses of developing true oceanfront!
This lot views gorgeous Papa Bay with no power lines nor homes in front of lot.
Kai Avenue btwn Ewalu & Ehiku
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