Kahaluu Beach Park

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of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. It is fed by a
fresh water spring, up to 10 million gallons per day. These
waters are almost always calm, with colorful Raccoon Butterfly
Fish and 100+ other species of fish. Swim with huge
schools of colorful fish and green sea turtles in these protected
waters; don't forget your underwater camera! The north end of
the beach is where the waves break and is best for body boarding and surfing. Often, you can see turtles swimming the shallow waters right from the beach or while you walk on the sea wall! | In the days of the Hawaiian kings, many of the islands' beaches had dangerous surf and riptides, King Kamehameha wanted a safe place for his family to enjoy the ocean. He had his workers construct a seawall in the surf to protect a small cove on the sunny side of the Big Island. This cove today is known as Kahaluu Beach Park - one of the most popular swimming and best snorkeling sites in the Kona district. The beach is salt-and-pepper colored sand with lots of shady trees surrounding it. There is a sandy entrance to the water for snorkelers on the north side of the beach. |
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Beach Park Entrance |
Beach
Park Entrance
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North
Side of Beach Park, for Surfer Dudes
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Near
Side of Beach Park, Protected by
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Green Sea Turtles
are often found at the Beach Park |
Very
calm water, great for snorkeling |
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Calm
water |
Another
green sea turtle |
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Happy Beach-Goers |
Sand Lover |
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