Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Holualoa Gallery GALLERY
( 322-8484; www.lovein.com ; 76-5921 Mamalahoa Hwy; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat) Matt and Mary
Lovein specialize in whimsical, oversized paintings and raku (Japanese rustic-style) pot-
tery.
Getting There & Away
From Kailua-Kona, turn mauka (inland) on Hualalai Rd off Hwy 11, and wind 3 miles up
to Hwy 180; turn left for most sights. If coming from North Kona, either Hina Lani St and
Palani St are straighter shots to Hwy 180 than Hualalai Rd, though they are a little indir-
ect. From South Kona, head up Hwy 180 immediately north of Honalo.
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Honokohau Harbor & Around
Almost all of Kona's catch comes in at this harbor 2 miles north of Kailua-Kona, includ-
ing the 'granders' - fish weighing over 1000lb. To witness the sometimes dramatic weigh-
ins , head to the far side of the harbor, near the gas station, at 11am or 3:30pm; the weigh-
in station is behind Bite Me Bar & Grill.
The majority of snorkeling/diving tours, whale-watching tours and fishing charters
booked out of Kailua-Kona leave from here. To reach the harbor, turn makai (seaward) on
Kealakehe Rd, just a little north of mile marker 98.
Any Hele-On buses heading from Kailua-Kona to the Kohala resorts can potentially
drop you off here.
Beaches
Honokohau Beach BEACH
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Just minutes from the bustle of Kailua-Kona is this beautiful hook-shaped beach with a
mix of black lava, white coral and wave-tossed shells. Bring your reef shoes - you'll need
them for the rocky bottom. The water is usually too cloudy for snorkeling, but you'll often
see green turtles just standing on the shore.
Look for more honu (green sea turtles) feeding around the ʻAiʻopio fishtrap , bordered
by an ancient heiau at the south end of the beach. Snorkeling and swimming is permitted
here and it's perfect for na keiki (kids). Just don't climb on the rocks or disturb the turtles.
 
 
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