Local Kona Activities & Sights

The Big Island of Hawaii is famous for it's warm, sunny climate, year-round and its crystal clear waters abounding with colorful tropical fish and rare and endangered ocean species. (You'll discover sands of many colors - green, white, black, and red - at pristine beaches all around the Big Island's coastline.)

Whether your favorite pastimes are surf and sand, snorkeling among the coral reefs, kayaking in the warm sunny waters of of our many bays, parasailing, or just lounging by the shore, The Big Island will fulfill your vacation dreams!

Step right outside your door and dive into the pristine water of Kealakekua Bay... you may have an encounter with a pod of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins while you swim! Visit nearby Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park , (Place of Refuge).

Farther afield, you will be astounded by the awesome majesty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to some of the most active volcanoes in the world! Gaze at the lava entering the sea at Kalapana, new land being born, cooled by the sea waves crashing and steam rising to the heavens.

Tour the Big Island's many waterfalls along the Hamakua Coast, visit a working Cattle Ranch (Parker Ranch) in Kamuela (Waimea) and dine and dance at the many luxury resorts along the Kohala Coast.

Attend a real Hawaiian Luau and sample delicacies from Hawaii and Cuisine from around the world! The Big Island of Hawaii is rich in culture and history - all just a short drive away, through lush tropical garden foliage, and ocean view vistas.

We know you'll enjoy your Hawaiian Vacation, and after all the activities, the calm relaxing ambiance of the Dolphin Bay House will welcome you home!

Hawaiian Information Links

• Swimming with Dolphins - Dolphin Etiquette - If you should meet a pod of dolphins while swimming or snorkeling in the Bay, here's a few simple rules to keep in mind so everyone comes away pleased with the encounter!
• Pu'u Honua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge) National Park - Official National Park Services site.
• Wikipedia entry for Pu'u Honua o Honaunau - National Park
• Hawaii Coral Reef Network - Kealakekua Bay - Learn more about the Bay, it's wildlife, history and features.
• Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resouces (HDLNR) Report on Kealakekua Bay.
• HawaiiWeb Information and Details on Kailua-Kona Town, things to do places to see, interesting facts.