Big Island Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 34) KIRK AEDER Kona’s Newest Resort Overlooking Kailua Bay Newly Refurbished Alii & Lagoon Tower Guest Rooms New Private Snorkeling & Beach Lagoon New Oceanfront, Open-Air Don the Beachcomber Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar featuring Award-winning Pacific Regional Cuisine Kona’s Best Oceanfront Luau Award–Winning Hawaiian Service & Hospitality Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona Keauhou Bay marks the birthplace of Kamehameha III and just beyond the southern end of Ali‘i Drive is the Kuamo‘o Battle Burial Ground (Lekeleke Burial Grounds), which dates back to 1819. Ku‘emanu Heiau, an ancient surfing temple, is located on Ali‘i Drive next to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, the little blue and white church. Kahalu‘u Beach Park’s calm, shallow waters and lifeguards make it a great place for children to snorkel. Green sea turtle sightings are increasingly common here. To learn more about this area, visit www.keauhou-resort.com. KONA COAST To Waimea To Volcano, Hilo Makalapua Center ve aA eh ka ma Ka Crossroads Shopping Center Fire Station Hawaiÿi Belt Rd The Kona Coast is filled with numerous beaches and cultural attractions. Ahu‘ena Heiau sits on a small peninsula opposite the Kailua Pier. Approximately 12 miles south is Kealakekua Bay where Captain Cook was slain in a skirmish with some Hawaiians back in 1779. Today these calm waters are a marine life preserve and provide some of the better snorkeling in the area. The wide-open space of the South Side of the island contains the southernmost point of land in the United States, Ka Lae (South Point). It is believed the first Polynesians landed at Ka Lae between the first and fourth centuries and Captain Cook and Captain Bligh are both reported to have stopped here during their travels. If you’re an end of the road type, you’re here. Na‘a ¯ ¯lehu’s main attraction is Mark Twain Square, a delightful little stop along Hwy 11. Stroll through the park while reading the author’s quotes that surround the famous monkeypod tree and garden area. A beautiful place for swimming is at Punalu‘u Beach Park, where the sand’s black color comes from eroded chunks of lava rock. After a day at the beach, stop in at the Punalu‘u Bake Shop & Visitor Center on Hwy 11. Their famous Hawaiian sweet- He y nr Rd St Pa lan i ni Malula St To Kawaihae a St Alap Sa ro na North Kona Shopping Center King Kamehameha Mall Kona Seaside Hotel o St Kopik Mokuÿaikaua Kona Church, 1837 Marketplace Likana Ln St Rd lalai Huä To Volcano, Hilo Pa wa iP l Kona Bay Hotel (Uncle Billy’s) St. Michael’s Church, 1848 Aliÿi Dr Huliheÿe Palace Kanuha Beach Kamakahonu Kona Inn Beach Kailua Pier Ka kin aS t Coconut Grove Marketplace Alo ha Kailua Industrial Area Kala wa S t Ko na Dr Kona International t Market hia S Lu He nr y Köpiko Plaza Kala Kona Coast Shopping Center i Rd Palan St n i St nu H huma n Kaÿa Q ue e wy Lanihau Center Post Office SOUTH Alah ou St i Kuakin Kona Community Aquatic Center Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area i St Kaiw ¯ KA‘U d iR ka ha Ka Kuakini Center King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Ahuÿena Heiau Shopping Village Waterfront Row Hale Häläwai Beach Park Rd Royal Kona Resort Kekuaokalani Gym Kailua Bay 0 .1 mi .2 km Kailua-Kona Lighthouse 0 34 www.bigisland.org http://www.hawaiihotels.com/bivp http://www.konarentals.com http://www.hawaiihotels.com/bivp http://www.konarentals.com http://www.keauhou-resort.com http://www.bigisland.org
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