This Hawaiian style home situated on a 1/2 acre of fully landscaped yard, with a patio/deck and pool. Enjoy the unique experience of traditional Hawaiian style architecture that replaces glass windows with screens and walls with views. Enjoy the open air that drifts through the house, the calming noises of the crashing waves, birds chirping and peacefulness of the Bay. Walk down the steps to the pool and light the Tiki torches, enjoying your cocktails, pupu (appetizers) or dinner next to the pool while watching the sunset.

Kealakekua Bay Marine Sanctuary Kealakekua Bay encompasses 315 acres and measures 1.5 miles in length and one mile in width. It is the largest sheltered natural bay on the island of Hawaii. The spectacular marine sanctuary at Kealakekua Bay offers an abundance of colorful tropical fish, a variety of beautiful coral reefs and visibility often to 100 feet. The calm, protected waters and sunny skies of Kealakekua Bay provide superior snorkeling and diving year round, with the water temperature averaging 76 degrees.

Local Wharf/Dock provides easy access to launch Kayaks to paddle around the Bay or to make a trip over to the Captain Cook Monument to Snorkel or swim.

A pod of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins frequents Kealakekua Bay. The bay serves are a place for them to rest, feed, and a nursery for mothers and their calves. Due to the calm water conditions, extensive coral reef, and thriving underwater life, Kealakekua Bay offers some of the best snorkeling and diving in Hawaii.

Another spot to snorkel around the rocks and shell beach. Also a great spot to picnic and take a swim in the Ocean, a short walk from the house.

Be sure to see Hawaiian Sea Turtles in the shallow waters near the Monument. Expect to take a lot of pictures and prepare yourself by bringing an underwater camera if possible. The water could not be clearer and the visibility is often reported beyond 100 feet. Captain James Cook and his ships, the Resolution and Discovery, entered the sheltered waters of Kealakekua Bay (Pathway of the God) on the morning of Jan 17, 1779, during the height of a local religious festival. Thinking Cook was a returning God, the Hawaiians welcomed and honored him. Strife followed, and the Hawaiians realized that Cook and his crew were not immortal. In the end, Cook was surrounded and killed at this very spot.

With the superb underwater visibility, you will see a vibrant coral reef the wraps around the cove and hundreds of colorful Hawaiian fish. You will see Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, Parrot Fish, Trumpet Fish, large schools of Goat Fish, Squirrel Fish, Angel Fish, Crown of Thorns, Moray Eels, plenty of Trigger Fish, Butterfly Fish, Blue Tail Wrasse, and much more. If you are SCUBA diving, we recommend following the reef to the south, away from the monument. Either follow the drop-off down past 80 ft., or stay on top of the reef at about 30 ft. Either way, you will see an abundance of tropical coral and beautiful fish.

Approximate Location of Trail Head. Length 3.6 Miles Round Trip. The beginning of the trail is marked by overgrown elephant grasses, soon giving way to dry land shrubs. You will be able to get the first glimpse of the Kealakekua Bay at this point, with steep cliffs above the Bay. Hidden in some of the caves here, there are the bones of ancient Hawaiian royals. Soon, you will reach the first Vista, from where you will get a clear view of the Bay. Along the trail, you will reach the edge of the old lava flow. The trail then steeply descends to the sea, through a rocky path and intersects the Old Government Road. The trail will run through the Hawaiian Villiage of Kaawaloa. The trail ends at the monument

The Kona Pacific Farmers Coop Farmers Retail and Roasting Facility is now into its second year and has proven to be a "GRAND" find and a "MUST SEE" place to experience "THE BEST" cup/s of coffee in the Island, just kick back, relax and talk story. They also offer a mixed menu of the best espresso drinks in the area of 100% Kona coffee made by their trained personnel on their manual Simonelli espresso machine.

Nestled right in the middle of Kona coffee country, you can expect not only glorious views but some of the best coffee in the world. The view from the patio seating gazes down the 1,400 foot mountain to 26 miles of ocean coastline, with avocado trees and beautiful flowers framing the shot. They boast home-baked pies, pastries, breads, and their cinnamon rolls are big enough for sharing. The coffee and espresso drinks are of course delightful, and if you fall in love with it you can take some home or order more by phone through their website.

84-5140 Painted Church Rd Captain Cook,HI,96704 This small Catholic wooden church stands not far from Puuhonua o Honauhau National Historic Park and is well worth turning off Road 160 to look at, not only because of its lovely position but because of the original decoration of the interior. The Belgian priest, Jean Berchman Velghe, who built it at the turn of the century, used whitewash for painting the walls and added pictures of various biblical scenes and Hawaiian motifs which reveal an astonishing talent. Behind the altar he created an image in perspective based on Burgos Cathedral in Spain. The church columns are painted with Hawaiian motifs such as flowers and palms.

Step back in time to a sanctuary of Hawaii’s past where traditional Hawaiian lifestyle is preserved. Ancient temples and ki’i (wooden images) whisper stories from the past. This place provided refuge to Hawaiians who came here. Today, the park continues as a sanctuary for visitors seeking a peaceful place and as a safe haven for all of the native wildlife living here. In old Hawaii, if you had broken a law the penalty was death. Perhaps you had entered into an area that was reserved for only the chiefs, or had eaten forbidden food. Laws, or kapu, governed every aspect of Hawaiian society. Your only option for survival is to elude your pursuers and reach the nearest puuhonua, or place of refuge.

The City of Refuge is one of the top snorkeling spots on the Big Island. The waters are usually clear and it averages about 20ft in depth. Often you will see pods of dolphins swimming close to shore as I did when I went there. The waters are usually calm with small waves and a very easy place to go in called Two Step. It is at the end of a finger of lava and easy to see because you will see lots of people getting in there. If you snorkel off the the left, you will see lots of underwater coral and lava structures. In the middle, you will see a sandy patch about 40 ft deep with the word ALOHA spelled out on the bottom and to the right, you will see it quickly drop down to over 100 ft.

The Battle of Mokuōhai, fought in 1782 on the island of Hawaii, was a key battle in the early days of Kamehameha I's wars to unify the Hawaiian Islands. His first major victory, it solidified his leadership over much of the island. History of Battle: http://reference.findtarget.com/search/Battle of Mokuohai/

This mostly rocky beach is located at the southern end of the beautiful Kealakekua Bay. This bay is where Captain James Cook first landed in Hawaii. The Hiki'au Heiau is also located here. This heiau was dedicated to the harvest god, Lono. When Captain Cook arrived here, the Hawaiians were celebrating the harvest god and initially thought the large ships were islands and the sailors were gods. It was here that the first Christian service was held by the Cook landing party.