It's only a two-minute walk, and is famous for its premier snorkeling and coral formations and its native Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and Whales in season. It is home to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park where in 1779 Captain Cook was killed after a contentious chain of events. Today, a monument stands in this marine life preserve in honor of Captain Cook. … [Read more...] about Kealakekua Bay: a Marine Life Conservation District
The Hawaiian Coffee Belt
Today, there are a multitude of coffee farms in South Kona, which harvest the uniquely Hawaiian Kona coffee bean. Many coffee farms provide tours and free tastings. The "coffee belt" in Kona is approximately two miles wide from 700 feet (210 m) to 2,000 feet (610 m) elevation. Other districts on the island where coffee is grown include Kaʻū in the far south, Puna in the … [Read more...] about The Hawaiian Coffee Belt
