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South Kona and Kealakekua Bay
Map of South Kona and Kealakekua Bay
South of Kailua-Kona, Highway 11 hugs splendid coastlines, leaving busy streets behind. A detour along the winding narrow roads in the mountains above takes you straight to the heart of coffee country where lush plantations and jaw-dropping views offer a taste of what Hawaii was like before the resorts took over. Tour one of the coffee farms to find out what the big deal is about Kona coffee, and snag a free sample while you're at it. A half-hour back on the highway will lead you to magical Kealakekua Bay, where Captain James Cook arrived in 1778, changing the Islands forever. Hawaiian spinner dolphins frolic in the bay, now a marine preserve nestled alongside impossibly high green cliffs more reminiscent of Ireland than posters of Hawaii.
At a Glance
SIGHTS
RESTAURANTS
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1.
Captain Cook Monument
The legendary captain was killed on this spot.
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Kainaliu
This plantation town has an artsy vibe.
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Kealakekua Bay
Cool your heels -- and everything else -- at this lovely bay.
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Kona Coffee Living History Farm
Learn about the history of your favorite bean.
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Puuhonua O Honaunau
This park was once a place of refuge.
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