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Kiholo Bay
Kiholo Bay, Kohala
Hawaii
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Mile Marker #82 off Highway 19 is a Scenic Overlook with a terrific
view of Kiholo bay. To get closer, you will have to hike about one
mile on a trail crossing dried lava fields. The trail is
varied with portions passing by underbrush. Towards the end of
 the
trail, the vegetation becomes more dense with twisted trees
enveloping the areas off the trail. Keep your eyes open for
the wild goats that inhabit this area. Just prior to reaching
the coast, you will pass several clear water ponds brimming with
small fish, surrounded by palm trees.
 Kiholo
Bay is beautiful. The waters are painted a dozen different
shades of blue and the ocean is very inviting after the hike.
Turtles frequent the shallow waters here and will venture into the
fish ponds at night.
The huge, spring-fed Luahinewai Pond
 anchors the south end of the bay, and the
three black-pebble beaches are fine for swimming in calm weather. At
the northern end, Wainanali'i Pond (a 5-acre lagoon) is a feeding
site for green sea turtles. The two ponds are off-limits to
swimmers. Kamehameha I had a well-stocked fishpond here that was
destroyed by lava in 1859. You'll find good swimming here but no
facilities.
 Directions:
Take
Highway 19 north from Kohala Resort Area.
Hwy. 19, Mile Marker 81.
The public access road is
on the right between Mile Marker #82 and 83. The gate is usually
open during the week between 8am-4pm.
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Kona
Activities
Body
Glove Snorkel Dolphin Sail
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sailing with Body Glove Cruises - see playful Hawaii dolphins, and
snorkel with brilliantly colored tropical fish and sea turtles on a
snorkeling adventure at Pawai Bay, near Kona on the Big Island of
Hawaii! The whole family will love the 15-foot waterslide, and
the high-dive platform makes a big "splash" with the kids, as well
as those who are kids at heart.
Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkel
 Slide down the Fair Wind II's water slide into the pristine waters
of Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary, and
enjoy snorkeling or diving with 80-100 feet visibility!
Everything you’ll need for snorkeling is provided –
masks, snorkels, fins, etc.
Glassbottom Boat Cruise
 Relax and stay dry, as you explore Kona's exotic reefs and marine
life in the crystal clear waters of Kailua Bay. Learn about Hawaii's
tropical fish as well as Kona's lore from the friendly crew. Enjoy
comfortable seating and fabulous viewing inside the Marian
glass bottom boat.
Deep Sea Fishing
 Explore Kona's world-famous fishing grounds aboard the Sea Wife II,
and keep your catch! Without a doubt, this is the best sportfishing
value on the Big Island. Share a trip or on an Exclusive
Charter, the Captain and crew of Sea Wife Charters are friendly,
experienced and will work hard to find that fish you are looking
for! You can expect to catch Mahi Mahi, Ono, tuna, short nose
spearfish, striped marlin or smaller blue marlin and much more.
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