We visited this area on a tour, and then we hiked there the next day. If you are going to do the hike make sure you bring LOTS of water (especially for the way back). We were really hoping to kayak the area, but kayaks were banned when we were there in February, which was too bad. Lots of different... More

This is a heavily used area that is being regulated to try and save the reef and fish. There are many fish and turtles. Only a few kayakers per day are allowed in the Bay so most visitors come in larger boats

No steams in West Hawaii which makes snorkeling there like swimming in an acquarium...unbelievably fantastic. Hiked down from our B&B, a strenuous hike but we did it...Loved this area and the water clarity, coral and fish were spectacular.

we rented a boat for the day and went to Captain Cook to go snorkeling. It was absolutely beautiful. We lucked out as there were maybe only five other people snorkeling, so we had essentially the entire place to ourselves. warning: it looks very difficult to access the snorkeling from the land. There was no good entry or exit location.... More

This had the most awesome assortment of fish that we saw on the Big Island. The water is crystal clear and it is quite calm. When we were there we saw very few people, just fish, surf and coral. Don't miss this spot if you want to see an abundance of tropical fish. We took the hike rather than the... More

The Capitain Cook Monument Trail was a 2 mile downhill hike I took about 45 minutes to get the Kealakekua bay. It was the best snorkeling spot in the Big Island in my opinion. The water was very clear, and there was a great variety of fishes and beautiful coral reefs. I can easily spent a day snorkeling. Just need... More

Really beautiful bay, but it was a bit difficult to get in and out the water. No dolphins on the day we were there, but lots of fish and coral reefs.

A don't miss for the ride and the view. Sweet area and if you're lucky, you'll see the dolphins swimming there. You can even join them!

Amazing views on the ride down to the waterfront and the colors of the ocean were deep sapphire blue and turquoise