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The AAA has rated Kahalu’u Beach Park as having the best snorkeling on the Big Island.  It’s just a 10-minute walk from our Kona Townhouse at Na Hale O Keauhou.  The fish are incredibly tame, and the water is calm enough to feel safe at all times, and the water is usually clear and beautiful.  I was snorkeling there this morning and took these pictures:

The snorkeling is best out toward the breakwater where there are beautiful coral heads to enjoy as well.  Plenty of turtles, too!  Come enjoy the wonder of it all at our luxurious 2-bedroom townhouse!

One of the best places that I’ve snorkeled in Hawaii is at Kahaluu Beach Park in Kona.

Only 4 miles south of the center of Kailua-Kona this park used the be the playground of the Hawaiian Royalty – including four kings that lived only 1/8 of a mile away!

One of the reasons that they liked it here so much is because of the wonderfully protected beach and hundreds of fish that you’ll find in the shallow, calm waters.  And there are so many turtles here that you really have to watch your step getting in and out of the water!  No wonder the nickname for the park is Turtle Beach.

Recently (2006-2007) there was a new development of luxury Kona condos built right across the street called The Beach Villas at Kahaluu. These luxurious condos make the joy of spending time at Kahalu’u Beach Park so convenient.  You just have to grab your snorkel gear and towel and cross the street to hang out with the fish and turtles.  And if you’ve forgotten your sunblock, it’s only a 1 minute walk back to your condo!

I really recommend this place for those vacation renters that want to maximize their vacation time interacting with the beautiful creatures of the sea.