Best 144 things to do in Kealakekua, HI

Paddle calm Kealakekua Bay at dawn and snorkel pristine reefs with a certified local guide.

Paddle and snorkel Kealakekua Bay with a certified guide—check in at 11:30am

Paddleboard lessons and tours in Kailua-Kona, 1.5 hours

Paddle a traditional wa’a from Kamakahonu Bay with a guide

Rent snorkel gear, boards, and beach essentials for your Big Island days

Learn the seed-to-cup process, sip unlimited Kona coffee samples, and explore scenic groves in just one hour.

Roast your own Kona coffee over an open flame in 45 minutes

Brew Kona coffee with a small-group workshop and guided tastings

Paint on an ocean-view lanai with coffee and a local artist

Inspect a live hive with a beekeeper and sample honey varietals

Snorkel two Kona favorites in one 4-hour trip

Night snorkel with Kona manta rays in a small group

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay on a slower-paced trip for new snorkelers

Spend 2.5 hours viewing whales and dolphins off Kona and listen to their songs with an underwater hydrophone.

Glide with Kona's mantas after dark with a 3-minute ride and more time in the water

Ride a Zodiac to coral reefs and sea caves, with chances to spot dolphins and whales in Kealakekua Bay.

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay on a private charter with food, drinks, and gear included

Late-night manta ray snorkel with a short boat ride from Keauhou

Weekly water gear rental with size options

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay with gear, snacks, and drinks included

Snorkel with manta rays at night with a guided light-board setup

Surf with a private Hawaiian lifeguard coach at Kahalu’u Bay

Get 1:1 coaching with a certified lifeguard surf instructor at Kahaluʻu Bay

Get 1:1 surf coaching at Kahalu’u Bay with a certified lifeguard instructor