Old Kona Airport State Park Located at the End of Kuakini Highway, 808-327-4958, The unused runway of the old airport is still visible at this large beach park that encompasses over 100 acres and features a lava rock covered beach area with picnic tables, showers, bathroom facilities, tennis courts, and palm trees. The park is great for snorkeling, scuba diving, picnicking, surfing, tidepooling, shore and spear fishing, and other beach related activities.

Kona Boat Rentals 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway #13, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, 808-326-9155, Kona boat rentals offers daily and half day bareboat charters on the Kona Coast. Be your own captain and fish, snorkel, dive, dolphin or whale watch all for one price. Chart your own course and avoid the crowds.

Alibi Sport Fishing 73-4340 Papaana Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-325-1484, Climb aboard this 35 foot, tournament equipped Bertram charter boat and fish with Captain Bill Duncan, who has been fishing professionally for 27 years. 

Billfisher II South Harbor Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located at Honokohau Boat Harbor, 808-329-8727, Owned and operated by Captain Howard Whitcomb, this custom Sportfisher has a large upper bride and is equipped with Penn International reels and state-of-the-art electronics. Join Captain Whitcomb and experience an unforgettable adventure of fishing for blue marlin, striped marlin, ahi, ono, and mahi mahi.

Hawaii Sportfishing 76-5577 Olowalu Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-334-1700, There are three fine charter deep sea fishing boats available with this sportfishing company that fishes for large marlin, mahi mahi, ono, ahi, aku, and many other fish off of the beautiful Kona coast.

Notorious Deep Sea Fishing Located at Honokohau Harbor, 808-325-7558, Come along with Captain Jack Prettyman and fish the calm waters off the Kona coast aboard the Notorious, a 35 foot Bertram boat that is fully equipped for any angler.

Hualalai Golf Club 100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-325-8400, This Jack Nicklaus 18 hole, par 72 golf course almost reaches the ocean, and features spectacular outcroppings of lava flow throughout the course. The course is private and is only open to Four Season Resort guests or club members.

Kona Country Club 78-7000 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, 808-322-2595, Two of the finest 18 hole, par 72 golf courses in Hawaii are located at this country club that also features a well stocked pro shop and a driving range. Rental clubs are available and the courses are open to the public. 

Makalei Hawaii Country Club 808-325-6625, Set on slopes of Hualalai Mountain at an elevation of 2,900 feet, this 18 hole, par 72 semiprivate golf course features narrow fairways, uneven lies, and a green that is protected by a lake and bunkers.

Ocean Safari's Kayak Adventures P.O. Box 515, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745, Located on Alii Drive in Downtown Kailua-Kona, 808-326-4699, "Kona's original kayak outfitters," this family owned and operated kayak company offers custom guided kayak tours led by experienced Red Cross CPR Certified guides. Kayak rentals are also available and they provide you with all safety gear, snorkel gear, maps, instructions, and roof racks for your car. more...

Kona Sailing Charters P.O. Box 1084, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located at Slip J 48, Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, 808-960-3367, A wide variety of sails designed to suit your individual needs are available with this sailing charter company that offers half day, full day, and champagne sunset sails in search of the elusive Green Flash.

Captain Zodiac Rafting Adventure 74-425 Kealakehe Parkway #16, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Honokohau Marina, Between Kona Airport and Kailua, 808-329-3199, Ocean rafting & snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, whale & dolphin watching. Your adventure begins aboard their 24 foot Zodiac along the South Kona coast. Your Captain/Naturalist will provide narration of the coastline features and Hawaiian history. You will snorkel in the Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve. On the trip back you will explore the many lava formations, sea caves and blow holes.

Honu Sports Located on Alii Drive Next to Lava Java Cafe, 808-327-Dive, Dive the best locations in Kona with experienced dive instructors with all dives including scuba gear, snorkel gear, wetsuits, and lunch. Manta Ray night dives are also available, as well as PADI scuba instructions.

Neptune Charlies Ocean Safaris 75-217 Nani Kailua Drive, Suite #166, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Located at Honokohau Marina, 808-331-2184, Specializing in scuba diving and snorkeling adventures, this company offers a morning snorkel that includes a deluxe picnic lunch, tropical fruits and beverages, and top quality snorkel gear, as well as the signature Manta Ray Night Dive, the most famous night dive in the world. They also offer sportfishing, boat diving, and whale watching adventure trips. 

Sea Quest P.O Box 390292, Kailua-Kona, HI 96739, 808-329-7238, This company offers small and personalized rafting and snorkeling adventures in the famous Kealakekua Bay where you can explore magnificent sea caves and lava tubs in state-of-the-art hull inflatable rafts. Two departures are available daily and masks, fins, snorkels, snacks, and beverages are all included.