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It is hard to imagine what Hawaii would be like if there were no water sports. Surfing,
paddling, snorkeling, kayaking, SCUBA diving or just splashing in the waves, anything
you might do in the water is enjoyable in waters that hover around 74° all year
round. Fortunately, Kealakekua Hale stands on the waters edge of Kealakekua Bay,
and is home to some of the best snorkeling and kayaking in Hawaii. This will be
your first and most frequent destination during your stay.
Kayaking
There are three kayaks, two double and one single available at Kealakekua Hale for the
use of the guests. If additional kayaks are needed, they can be rented right at
the bay from Ehu and Kai
where you can easily paddle around the
point and meet up with the other kayakers in your group. Kayak tour operators travel
to Kealakeua Bay all year long, so we are partial to the waters right outside the
doors of Kealakekua Hale. It is
possible to wake up in the morning and paddle away from the back yard during the
cool morning hours and get in a two hour work out before breakfast. Alternately,
few things are as special as watching the sun set over Kealakekua Bay from your
kayak and then paddling back to the house as the stars begin to shine.
SCUBA diving
SCUBA divers should contact local operators to get an update on the current conditions
and most recent discoveries as well as tanks and any rental gear they may want.
Your first call will likely be to South Kona Scuba in Kealakekua as they can tell
you in detail about the dives right in Kealakekua Bay by the Captain Cook Monument.
Surfing
If you are a surfer you may want to check out Pine trees, Kahaluu Beach Park and
if you are not opposed to a long rugged hike you should visit Upolu; if you are
an experienced surfer, you may even want to try the surf in front of Kealakekua
Hale when it is up.
Wind Surfing
‘Anaeho'omalu Bay is the place to begin your windsurfing adventure on the Big Island.
Not only is it a beautiful beach with favorable winds and plentiful shade for your
time out of the water, it is also historically significant as the coconut tree lined
beach protects an ancient example of Polynesian aquaculture unique to the islands
of Hawaii. Windsurfing lessons are available on a first-come basis and board rentals are available
right at the beach from the Royal Waikoloan. THERE IS NO LOCAL WINDSURFING IN KEALAKEKUA
SINCE WE ARE ON THE LEEWARD SIDE OF THE ISLAND.
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