Kona Coast
Kona Coast is the sun-drenched shoreline and bay area on the leeward side of Hawaii's Big Island, known for surfing, snorkeling, dive resorts, and coffee plantations.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific |
| Subregion | Hawaiian Islands |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii County |
| District | Big Island |
| City | Kailua-Kona |
| Timezone | PacificHonolulu |
| Latitude | 19.6 |
| Longitude | -156.1 |
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4:14 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Kona Coast runs along the western edge of Hawaii’s Big Island from Kealakekua Bay south past Kailua-Kona toward Keauhou Bay and Honokohau Harbor. This region features warm, clear waters, ideal for snorkeling and dive sites like Captain Cook Monument and Manta Point; beach parks with black- and white-sand options; and resort-lined shoreline towns. Landward, the area is dotted with coffee farms, paddling rivers, and modest volcanic hills that rise gradually from the sea. Visitors come here to surf breaks such as Log Cabins and Kahalu'u, to descend into historic bays, and to sample the island’s best green coffee. Activities span scuba, paddleboarding, manta ray night dives, and cultural visits to Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau or wine-tasting at local farms.
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