Twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, the brilliant blue water of Kealakekua Bay is popular with visitors who want to snorkel among its marine life and learn Hawaiian history.

History junkies make the trek to Kealakekua for a different reason altogether. British explorer Capt. James Cook first spotted the bay and stayed here as a guest in January 1779. Weeks later ...

A 27-year-old woman in Hawaii is alive after she was bitten twice by a shark on Tuesday while swimming in Kealakekua Bay, a historic state park on the western side of the Big Island. According to ...

The Big Island has fantastic snorkeling spots, including Kealakekua Bay, Honaunau Bay (Two Step), and the Kapoho Tide Pools (if accessible). Plan ahead by booking a snorkeling tour or renting gear ...

The monument stands on the shore of Kealakekua Bay. Today, this is a popular snorkeling site. The site can be reached by boat tour, kayak or by hiking the steep Ka'awaloa Trail. The snorkeling ...

Kailua Kona is an epitome of a dreamy tropical land. Here is our pick of the best Airbnbs in Kailua Kona for a perfect ...