Seaside stays to suit in Kahaluu-Keauhou
The whip-crack of a golf drive, the crash of Pacific Ocean rollers, the soft shake of a surfer's hair and the swing of a hammock – these sights and sounds provide the background to this enchanting little pocket of resorts and beach parks on the Big Island's western shore. Kahaluu-Keauhou vacation rentals range from swish oceanfront condos to breezy cottages perched above the waves, luxurious flats with pools to family homes with patios and palm-spotted gardens. Whether you're a board rider, a beach bum or a country clubber, you're bound to find a pad to suit your needs.
Activities and attractions in and around Kahaluu-Keauhou
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Kahaluu-Keauhou a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Kona Country Club (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Kona Le'a Plantation (2.2 mi / 3.6 km)
- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course (17.9 mi / 28.8 km)
- Kona Joe Coffee Farm (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)
- UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate (5.1 mi / 8.3 km)
- Kona Community Aquatic Center (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
Relaxation and adventure in Kahaluu-Keauhou
Kahaluu-Keauhou vacation rentals are your ticket to one of the prettiest stretches of coast in the Aloha State. Peppered with lagoons and rocky inlets, the whole region is a paradise for snorkelers, sunbathers and swimmers. You'll find groves of coconut forest to wander through along the shoreline, coffee farms to visit and Hawaiian historical monuments to see. Then there are the joys of the Pacific itself. This is green turtle, whale and dolphin territory – boats are always heading out on sea safaris to try and spot those majestic creatures beneath the emerald waves.
Kahaluu-Keauhou is always open
Kahaluu-Keauhou doesn't really have a dull month. The summertime lasts from March to September, and it's a time when the blustery trade winds drop off and the mercury levels crank up to the high 80s. This is a great time to come and hit the beaches, soak up some rays and get a taste of the Aloha State's tropical sun. The winter is the most popular, thanks largely to Hawaii's dry conditions and crossover with major holiday dates. Booking your Kahaluu-Keauhou vacation rentals for dates between November and February can also mean rainless days and plenty of whale-watching opportunities.
Volcanic wonders in Kahaluu-Keauhou
The elongated stretch of resorts and vacation rentals in Kahaluu-Keauhou runs along one of the most beautiful sections of shoreline in the whole of the state. Pockets of rocky inlet such as Magic Sands offer turquoise-hued waters and palm-topped headlands. Spots like Kealakekua Bay have rugged cliffs hulking up out of the water, coffee plantations and black-stone marine reserves teeming with sea turtles, dolphins and multicolored fish. Back inland is where you'll find volcanos, rising to a peak with the colossal Mauna Loa – sometimes shrouded in snow, sometimes spewing smoke and magma.
Transportation to and around Kahaluu-Keauhou
Fly into Kona Intl. Airport (KOA), the closest airport, located 12.4 mi (20 km) from the city center.
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