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State Parks

• Hapuna Beach State Park
  Located off Highway 19
  Consistently called America's most beautiful beach, Hapuna Beach in located in Hapuna Bay at the northern end of the Kohala Coast. Enjoying swimming, boogie boarding, and snorkeling in the crystal blue water.

Equine

• Dahana Ranch
  P.O. Box 1293 • Kamuela, HI808-885-0057
  "The only native Hawaiian family owned and operated activities ranch on Big Island," this ranch offers safe and fun horse back rides that range from half an hour to two hours. The minimum age requirement is three years old.  more...

• Kohala Mule Trail Adventure
  Located at Kohala Ditch Company Mule Station
  808-331-8505
  Climb up to the rim of Pololu Valley on this adventurous mule ride up the trail that includes an awesome 360 degree panorama of Kohala mountain, the Pali coastline, and Maui's Haleakala Volcano. Round trip time is three hours. more...

• Paniolo Adventures
  P.O. Box 44327 • Kamuela, HILocated on Kohala Mountain Road
  808-889-5354
  This 11,000 acre working cattle ranch offers a wide variety of active leisure activities such as horse back riding over the incredibly beautiful land, guided off road adventures that follow cattle tracks and ranch roads, mountain biking tours, and hiking excursions.  more...

Fishing

• Cherry Pit Charters
  P.O. Box 278 • Holualoa, HI808-326-7781
  Go sportfishing off the Kona Coast with a friendly, experienced crew in this charter fishing boat that features Penn International Reels, the latest electronics, a shaded salon, and enclosed head, and a large cockpit.

Golf

• Sea Mountain at Punalu'u Golf Course
  Highway 11 • Big Island, HI 96777
  Located in Punalu'u
  808-929-6222
  Built in 1971 and designed by Jack Snyder, this public 18-hole golf course features sand bunkers located throughout the design and water hazards which come into play on two holes.

• Volcano Golf and Country Club
  Located at Volcanoes National Park
  808-967-7331
  Set on the slopes of Mauna Loa, this private club is open to the public and features a unique 18 hole golf course which is located 4,200 feet above sea level. A complete pro shop, driving range, snack bar, and restaurant are also on site.

• Waikoloa Beach Golf Club
  1020 Keana Place • Waikoloa, HI 96743
  808-886-6060
  There are two regulation 18 hole golf courses set among pahoehoe and A'a lava fields at this golf club that is nestled alongside the ocean. The Beach Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., while the Kings' Course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish.

Rafting & Canoeing

• Adventures in Paradise
  81-6367 Mamalahoa Highway • Big Island, HI 96750
  808-323-3005
  Conveniently located just before the road down to Kealakekua Bay. In business over 10 years, they provide kayak tours and rentals with distinction. They provide both the gear and instruction needed by novices and the experienced kayaker to make a successful ocean kayak experience to beautiful Kealakekua Bay. Spinner dolphins and incredible sights await you with the most affordable means and most interesting of accessing this Marine Sanctuary. more...

• Aloha Kayak Company
  79-7428 Mamalahoa Highway • Big Island, HI 96750
  Located in Honalo
  808-322-2868
  "Big Island's only Hawaiian owned and operated kayak tour and rental company," this company offers a wide variety of services and rental packages including daily and weekly rentals of single and tandem kayaks. Their popular guided tours include instructions, kayaking and safety equipment, chilled beverages, and snorkel gear. more...  map

• Kealakekua Kayak-Snorkel Rental Company
  81-6645 Mamalahoa Highway • Big Island, HI 96750
  Located in Kealakekua
  808-323-3329
  State-of-the-art kayak rentals are available by this company that provides you with a map and guidelines for kayaking and hiking on Kealakekua Bay. They also offer kayaking adventure tours that last approximately five hours and include snorkel sets, snacks, beverages, and water. Wet suits, boogie boards, RX masks, and floatation belts and vests are also available.  map

• Kona Boys
  79-7539 Mamalahoa Highway • Big Island, HI 96750
  808-328-1234
  Kona Boys is Kona's original, award winning kayak shop, serving the Big Island and specializing in Kealakekua Bay since 1995. Kona Boys is a small, laid back, island style surf, kayak, and dive shop located on the Big Island's Kona Coast above Kealakekua Bay. Helping locals and visitors alike enjoy Hawaii's waters. more...

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

• Sea Paradise Scuba
  Located in Keauhou
  808-322-2500
  Enjoy the finest scuba diving experience in the Hawaiian Islands with these professional scuba divers who have over 18 years experience and feature the shortest boat rides to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Red Hill, and Manta Ray night dives. Snorkelers are welcome. more...

Miscellaneous Activities

• Surf Lessons Hawaii
  P.O. Box 390664 • Big Island, HI 96739
  Located in Keauhou
  808-324-0442
  Learn surfing, water safely, boogie boarding, lifesaving skills, and much more from Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors who specialize in introductory lessons. Surf lessons and day camps are available for all ages and skills. more...