Kona Riviera Villa 201 Ocean side Condo Kailua Kona Vacation Rental
1 Bedroom - In quaint 12 unit complex - Right on Ocean
This cozy, comfortable and unique condo is located within the small, quaint, and quiet Kona Riviera Villa complex. The complex is located on Ali' Drive (the ocean drive from the village of Kailua-Kona to the small community of Keauhou). This unit (Number 201) is in the first (oceanfront) building, on the upper level, and has unobstructed, gorgeous ocean views from every room. There are only 4 units located in this oceanfront building at the Villas.
Sit on your very own, private lanai which is direct oceanfront and watch the dolphins and whales frolic in the ocean; relax on the living room sofa looking out at the beautiful Kona sunsets; cook your favorite meal in the lovely recently updated kitchen while looking out at the serene ocean; lie in bed while peacefully dreaming of paradise and watching the ocean tides. If you love the ocean, enjoy peace and quiet, and appreciate a location that has a beachy character, this place is for you. Feel the ocean breezes and fresh salt air every day of your vacation. For your comfort, we recently added A/C to the bedroom.
The Kailua-Kona Coast has the most colorful and spectacular pink, lavender, and orange sunsets in Hawaii. Maybe you’ll be lucky and spot the famous 'Green Flash” at sunset, as the sun dips behind the horizon. You can watch the incredible Kona sunsets right from one of the decks or the lanai, as well as the cruise ships, para-sailing, whales and dolphins.
The Kailua-Kona Historical Village is a short drive from the Kona Riviera Villas (2 miles north on Ali'i Drive) . The Village is very quaint, with lots of charm and good shopping right along the water’s edge. Some of the activities you can find in the Village and nearby are: beaches, luau’s, farmer’s markets, art galleries, jewelry shops, restaurants, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, boogie boarding, and deep sea fishing…Just about every water sport you can think of! There are also several great golf courses nearby. There is so much to do to stay active, or you can do nothing and just lounge on the beach.
Neptune Charlies Ocean Safaris EcoAdventure Tours in Kona, Hawaii
Mark a few items off your bucket list and join us on The Manta! Our boat is a two-tier, 36 foot custom dive boat, and we are equipped to handle both scuba divers and snorkels of all ages. Join us for seasonal whale watching or book a private charter to explore the crystal blue waters of the Big Island.
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Atlantis Submarine Tour - Kailua-Kona Hawaii
Here's some video I took of a submarine tour I went on while in Hawaii, in it you'll see some cool reefs, and awesome ship wrecks. Comment and let me know what you think.
Atlantis Adventures Submarine Tours: atlantisadventures.com
Thanks to the crew for a memorable and enjoyable ride.
Diving With an Oceanic Whitetip Shark in Kona, Hawaii
Diving with a beautiful Whitetip while visiting the Big Island for a weekend. We tried cutting away some fishing line but couldn't get it all.
Tiger Shark encounter at Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7/12/15
After watching this huge Tiger Shark swim by me and my brother at fifty feet in the channel we decided to turn and start back towards the moorings. At about forty feet we saw this shadow coming out of the darkness heading straight for us. We froze in our position and I started filming with my GoPro 3+Black on a 3ft pole in medium format. The shark held position to within 8-10 ft of me before finally turning and heading back out to sea. Exhilarating!!
Snorkeling with dolphins in Kona, Hawaii
Dolphin Journeys took us swimming with the dolphins in Kona, Hawaii. We even got to get the baby with us in the water!
Dolphin Discoveries in Kona, Hawaii
Kona's premier snorkel, dolphin swim and whale watch boat trips. DolphinDiscoveries.com
White Sands Village #109, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
77-6469 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona HI 96740, USA
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Magic Sands Beach Park and La'aloa Beach Park (Kailua-Kona, Big Island, HI)
Having a look around La'aloa Beach Park / Magic Sands Beach Park. It's in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii!
Magic Sands Beach Park
Address: Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Hours: Closes 11PM
Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline, offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing.
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Laʻaloa Bay is a popular recreation area in Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
Also known as Magic Sands or White Sands Beach, the official name is Laʻaloa Beach County Park. During calm weather, it is one of the only fine white sandy beaches in the Kailua-Kona area.
It is also sometimes called Disappearing Sands, since the sand is washed out in a storm several times a year. A strong surf break on the shore can be dangerous, but makes it a favorite for bodyboarding by experienced locals, even under moderate surf conditions.
Just north of the beach is Pahoehoe Beach County Park. Although the shoreline here is rocky lava with a few coral pebbles, there are picnic tables, restrooms, and running water.In the Hawaiian language, la'a loa means very sacred.
Several Archaeological sites are in the area.
The ruins of haukalua Heiau (an Ancient Hawaiian temple) are on a point just south of the beach, at the parking lot which was added in 2000.
The stone structure was cleared and restored and a small ceremonial platform (lele) constructed by descendants of the people who lived in this area for hundreds of years.
A small rocky cove south of the point is popular for scuba diving in calm conditions.
In 1994 after the County of Hawaii announced plans to build an 80 stall parking lot, Hawaiian Kupuna (elders) helped form a group known as the La’aloa Ohana (family). This led to agreements being made to create a Hawaiian Cultural/Educational center in 1995. In June 1995 more than 13 members of the La’aloa Ohana were arrested for attempted camping, even though according to police reports a majority of ohana had left the park, prior to its closing. The ohana continued to advocate for complete Preservation Planning and in 1997 a detailed Community based Preservation Plan was completed. The effect of this Plan was that only 25 parking stalls could be developed. While the County of Hawaii said in the 1997 Environmental Impact Statement that they would install protective measures for the Historic site prior to any construction, in 2000 they built the parking lot, and as of 2014 the Protective measures have yet to be completed.
In August 2014, based on the continued advocacy by La’aloa Ohana members, the State of Hawaii Historic Preservation Division, supported by the Department of Land and Natural Resources Conservation Investigators, forwarded to the Mayor of the County of Hawaii a scathing letter and demand they implement all of the Protective measures, or potentially they could face millions of dollars in fines. In December 2014 the County of Hawaii is currently starting to implement the Preservation Plan. Unfortunately many of the historic sites have now been severely damaged.
Based on the ongoing and tireless efforts of members of the La'aloa Ohana, on May 10, 2017 the County of Hawaii announced it would be closing the parking lot at La'aloa Beach Park on May 17, 2017, indefinitely, due to the ongoing desecration caused by the parking lot. Please visit the La'aloa Beach Park Facebook page for additional information, we look forward to your kokua.
It is located on Aliʻi Drive in the Kona District at coordinates 19°35′38″N 155°58′17″W.
About a mile to the north is Holualoa Bay, and a mile to the south is Kahaluʻu Bay.
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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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Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Video of the walking park at Old Kona Airport Park
Shore Diving Mile Marker 4 - Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA
Exploring the coastline of the Big Island of Hawaii one-dive-at-a-time!
Scuba Diving Hawaii - Oceanic Whitetip sharks in 60secs
Beautiful HD footage of Oceanic Whitetip (Carcharhinus longimanus) sharks in Hawaii, plus some Hawaiian Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) All in stunning clear water.
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Swimming With The Dolphins....Two-Step, near Kona, Hawaii
Our favorite place in Hawaii is Kailua-Kona because of all the great snorkeling sites we enjoy visiting. One is at Kahaluu Beach on Alii Drive and the other is next to the Place of Refuge Nat'l Park at a place called Two-step (a name given based on the entry point to the bay being a natural rock formation that looks like two steps going into the water). At Two-step, a pod of dolphins come randomly to enjoy the bay and interact with the snorkelers (or seem to). In November, 2014 we happened to be there and enjoyed their company! There were probably 30-40 in the pod including some young ones. They were the most active as you will see in the video....one even jumped out to the water at landed on my leg....luckily, with no ill effects!
Hope you enjoy my video of our encounter with these beautiful animals!
Clear Water in Kona Hawaii Swimming With Dolphins
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Finally super clear water in Kona Hawaii. During the summer time, there are so many baby dolphins here in Hawaii. I was fortunate to get close to mother and baby!!
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United Boeing 757-300 - Turbulence & Sea of Lights - from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles
Join me on a 4 hour and 55 Minute ride across the Pacific Ocean from Kailua - Kona / Hawaii Big Island to Los Angeles LAX on a United Boeing 757-300
We encountered some moderate turbulence for while in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triggered by active jetstream and the outer band of Hurricane Olaf.
Excellent view of the Los Angeles city lights during approach and landing.
Flight / flying was perfect, but the inflight service in United Domestic Business Class is the worst I've experienced.
Sea Village 3318 - direct ocean front vacation rental, Kona, Hawaii
Sea Village #3318 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath vacation rental condo on the sunny Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
This 3rd floor unit overlooks the ocean with to die for views. Sea Village #3318 is tropically decorated with a large galley-style fully equipped kitchen.
The large living space offers a TV and entertainment center, additional large fold-out futon sofa. Just off the living room are slider doors that open up to a private lanai, the best place for relaxing dining or watching those beautiful sunsets!
Bottlenose Dolphin Encounter in Kona, Hawaii
On March 16, 2015, Neptune Charlie's Ocean Safaris encountered a group of four Bottlenose Dolphins cruising along the Kona Coast of Hawaii. Experience this amazing footage of these majestic marine mammals!
Film Credit: Janine Bonham in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Musical Credit: Heavenly Ascent, Written by John Hunt, Performed by Savory J. Visit for more information about this artist.
Blue Whale Encounter in the Blue
Freediving offshore of San Diego and I found lots of fish, bait, and birds. Then this huge blue whale blows by me very swiftly. It is quite something to see the largest animal in the world at close quarters in the water.
You can read about our experience in the Spring 2014 issue of Spearing Magazine.
Manta Ray Night Dive - Kailua Kona - Hawaii
Dancing with a Manta Ray: Shore dive of the coast Kailua. Mahalo to the Sheraton Hotel and Resort for allowing easy access to dive this spot. Shot with Gopro on Easter 2014.