What to do in Keauhou & Kona
Keauhou sits on one of the most activity-rich stretches of the Big Island. The highlights are right outside the resort gates — book ahead for the popular ones, especially the manta ray tours.
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Night Manta Rays
Keauhou Bay — 2 min away. Most reliable manta encounter in Hawaii. Book early.
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Sea Turtle Snorkel
Kahalu'u Beach Park — 1.3 miles. Shore snorkel, no boat needed. Turtles most mornings.
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Whale Watching
Dec – Apr. Humpbacks visible from your lanai or on a dedicated cruise from Keauhou.
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Lava & Volcano
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — 1.5 hrs south. Lava boat tours also available.
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Snorkel Cruises
Captain Cook Monument — 15 min south. Best snorkeling on the island. Boat tours daily.
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Coffee Farm Tours
Kona coffee country — 20 min south. Free tastings at most farms, stunning mountain views.