KEALAKEKUA BAYKONA COAST, HAWAII'S BIG ISLANDLocated about 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua Bay is a Marine Life Conservation District perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking. The bay's brilliant waters are filled with coral and schools of tropical fish. On occasion, you can even see spinner dolphins swimming in the bay. Kealakekua Bay is an important historic location as well, marking the death of Captain James Cook in 1779. Cook was the first British explorer to establish contact with the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. Only a year later, he was killed in a skirmish with native Hawaiians. A white obelisk on the shore of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park memorializes his death. > Learn more about the Kona Coast QUICK FACTSName:Kealakekua Bay What is it:Marine Life Conservation District, Captain Cook memorial What to do:Snorkel, scuba dive, kayak, take photos, see Captain Cook monument What to bring:Swimwear, towel, camera Directions:Travel south on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (HI-11). Turn right on Napoopoo Road. Turn right on Puuhonua Road to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. About 40 minutes south of Kailua-Kona. Admission:Free |
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