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Keauhou Vacation Rentals

Sunny, beautiful Keauhou Bay is a highly significant historical site: it was the birthplace of Kamehameha III, and other royalty spent time here as well. It’s a great place to learn about Hawaiian history, as there are painstakingly restored heiau (temples) and other culturally significant sites here. Keauhou is also known as a great place for ocean sports of all kinds, and for seeing manta rays and sea turtles. Choose one of our Keauhou vacation rentals in beautiful Keauhou and enjoy all the fun of Kona from a peaceful spot!

Keauhou has it all, in a laid-back sort of way. There’s the gorgeous bay, of course, complete with a pier from which many tour boats launch. There’s a surf school for beginners at nearby Kahaluʻu Beach, which is also popular for snorkeling. The Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay offers great spa facilities for when you need some pampering. The Kona Country Club offers an awesome golf course. And the Keauhou Shopping Center has groceries, restaurants, and even movie theatres (hey, they’re few and far between on this island!) for your entertainment. There’s also a Saturday morning farmers’ market, if you like your food fresh and local. Throw in the convenient Kona-Keauhou Trolley for car-free trips up to the Kailua Pier, and you’ve got yourself a truly great vacation destination!

Water Activities in Keauhou

There’s a surf school for beginners at nearby Kahaluʻu Beach, so this is a great place to start if learning to surf is part of the dream for your time in Hawaii. Check out Kahalu’u Surf & Sea for information on their surf lessons and gear rentals. They offer private, semi-private, and group lessons that will provide two hours of fun out riding the waves. Learn skills like how to wipe out safely as well as proper paddling and standing techniques. This is practiced on land before heading into the water, ensuring that you’re completely comfortable before tackling the waves. Once out in the water, the knowledgeable instructor will stay by your side, giving you tips and even gently pushing you into waves, ensuring that you’re up and riding during your very first lesson! If you want to forgo the lesson, you can also just rent a surfboard, of which they offer, longboards, soft tops, and epoxy boards great for intermediate and advanced surfers. Stand up paddle board lessons and gear rentals are also available at Kahalu’u Surf & Sea, as well as snorkel gear and boogie board rentals. It’s easy to enjoy exciting water activities from Keauhou!

Great for surfing, Kahalu’u Beach is also popular for snorkeling. In fact, although it is not a marine reserve, the number of tropical fish seen here during snorkeling is astounding. A partially submerged rock wall encircles the cove, keeping out larger waves and resulting in water conditions that are often calm and clear, perfect for snorkeling. The water in the cove is continuously shallow, rarely exceeding depths of ten feet. With the sunlight filtering through such shallow water, conditions are usually crystal clear! The vibrant coral and reef create a draw for the large of number of fish gathering here, but it also makes it quite rocky for swimming. A couple of sandy entry points along the shore aid in entering the water before heading out on your snorkeling adventure.

Keauhou is just a few miles south of Kailua-Kona, so you’ll be close to all the attractions in that area, including Kailua Pier and Honokohau Harbor, where tour boats launch. Keauhou is also within easy driving distance of all the beaches of the Kona-Kohala Coast, as well as Kealakekua Bay to the south.

Sunny Keauhou: a prime destination for your Kona vacation! Contact us to reserve one of our Keauhou Hawaii vacation rentals.

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Your relaxing Hawaiian vacation is just a few clicks away. Securing the accommodations you’ll call home throughout your stay is perhaps one of the most significant parts of planning. At I Love Hawaii, we are intimately familiar with each neighborhood and community on the Big Island, offering insight into the best places to stay and top things to do while you’re there. If you’ll be spending time on any of the other islands, you’ll also find our high-quality Hawaii vacation homes located on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. Book one of our Keahou Hawaii vacation rentals today or choose one of the other picturesque Hawaii destinations to which we offer access. Give us a call today to book one of our beautiful Keauhou condo rentals!