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State Parks

• 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.

Boating

• 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.  more...  map

Fishing

• 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.  map

• 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.  more...

• 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.

Golf

• 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.  map

• 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.

Rafting & Canoeing

• 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...

Sailing

• 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.

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

• 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.  more...  map

• 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. more...

• 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. more...  map

• 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.  more...