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Kahaluu Bay, Kailua-Kona

4.5
#3 of 7 in Nature in Kailua-Kona
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By saffjb
    Beautiful snorkeling, with showers, picnic tables, life guards, and volunteer Reef Teachers. Not to miss! Getting in and out can be a little tricky, so if you're frail or unsteady on your feet this... 
    Beautiful snorkeling, with showers, picnic tables, life guards, and volunteer Reef Teachers. Not to miss! Getting in and out can be a little tricky, so if you're frail or unsteady on your feet this...  more »
  • By Ricki C
    There were crazy waves our first 3 days on the Island which made this unsafe to get in. But LUCKILY the waves quit and we went back. Beautiful snorkeling! Tons of fish and crystal clear water! A must....  more
    There were crazy waves our first 3 days on the Island which made this unsafe to get in. But LUCKILY the waves quit and we went back. Beautiful snorkeling! Tons of fish and crystal clear water! A must....  more »
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  • By Neill Timmons
    We stumbled across this around 545pm. A ton of spinner dolphins swam Into the bay. Several snorkelers got to swim next to them. We were watching them jump from the shore. It was awesome.
  • By Teri Wolff
    Nice but not as nice as other beaches on the big Island.
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