Posts Tagged ‘Big Island Snorkeling’

When staying at the Na Hale O Keauhou Resort which is just a few miles  south of the town of Kona on Alii Drive in the Keauhou Bay Resort area there is great snorkeling just a short distance away.

Simply walk out the front door of Na Hale O Keauhou #L-4 with your owner supplied beach towels, beach chairs and ice chest for lunch or drinks,  exit the resort to the right/north and walk or drive about 1/4 mile to Kahalu’u Beach Park.

This beach will give you access to one of the most amazing snorkeling experiences that you will ever witness.  The beach is protected by a reef that juts out from the south and protects most of the beach from surf.  Once in the water the bottom is rocky so it is a good idea to wear water socks or dive boots before putting your fins on.

Once in the water swim out towards the reef and you will see an amazing collection of brightly colored tropical fish in bountiful numbers and an occasional sea turtle in this protected cove.

It is best to go early as the hotel just to the south feeds a lot people into these waters so it can get crowded later in the day.  Also, remember that the coral that makes this experience possible is very fragile so please do not touch any of the coral as it will die if touched.

In addition, on the north side of this beach, which is not reef protected, a surfing school operates teaching people to surf in the small swells that come into the north side of this cove.  Have a great time.