Kona is famous for sportfishing, snorkeling, sunsets and coffee, making it a perfect sport for your Hawaii Big Island vacation. Kona means “leeward” in Hawaiian. The northern portion of the Kona side of the Big Island is also known as the Kohala district. The weather and ocean conditions can be vastly different on each side of the island depending on the time of year and the predominant trade winds. The Big Island is large and diverse, boasting 11 of the world's 13 climate zones. Because the mountains block the northeasterly trade winds, the Kona side of the island gets very little rain and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. If you plan to vacation the Big Island, make Kona one of your stops.

If you want to snorkel or kayak on the Big Island, this is probably the place to do it. Go early to avoid the heat and the rough afternoon tides. Also, going earlier seems to increase your chances of having an encounter with a spinner dolphin while kayaking. you may only be able to see one from a distance, but you will still get excited. If this is your first time kayaking and snorkeling, you may find it a little tricky getting in/out of the kayaks, and in/out of the bay for snorkeling. Going earlier makes it a lot easier with a lower tide. All in all, a unique experience: kayak across an ocean bay to a cove for the purpose of snorkeling, which just happens to be the place where the famous Captain James Cook was killed in a fight with native Hawaiians.

Kailua Pier lies opposite Ahuena Heiau in the north-west of Kailua-Kona. It is a center for pleasure cruises and the departure point for deep water fishing trips as well as the commercial fishing industry, which is so prevalent around Kona. Snorkeling equipment and underwater cameras can be rented. Marine traffic dominates the scene here almost all day long.

If you are stating in Kona. The bay is very easy to access. You can easily walk there from your hotel. This bay is fun and loved by everyone who plays in it. A perfect day awaits!