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Aerial view of the Kohala coast in Kona, Hawaii
Kohala coast (courtesy, Kona Village Resort)

Big Island Snorkeling Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander
  • Swim alongside green sea turtles at Punaluu on the southeast side of the island near Naalehu.
  • Head to Hapuna Beach on the Kohala Coast—snorkeling is popular at the south end near the coral reef.
  • See farther on the west side of Big Island. Visibility is typically better here than on Hilo, to the east.

Big Island Overview

The Big Island of Hawaii -- the island that lends its name to the entire 1,500-mile-long Hawaiian archipelago -- is where Mother Nature pulled out all the stops. Simply put, it's spectacular.

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Hotels

Hilton Waikoloa Village
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743 Map
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 21.6 Miles
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King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona (Big Island), HI 96740 Map
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 0.1 Miles
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Kona Village Resort
1 Kahuwai Bay Dr.
Kailua - Kona (Big Island), HI 96740 Map
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.9 Miles
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Anaeho'omalu Beach/Bay
Off Hwy. 19, NW Hawaii
Hwy. 19 and Waikoloa Rd.
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Distance: 20.7 Miles (from destination center)
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69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 Map
Distance: 20.8 Miles (from destination center)
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Highway 11
Hawaii, Hawaii 96785 Map
Distance: 48.3 Miles (from destination center)
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