![]() There’s a small amount of parking available in front the trail head, and you can park on the shoulder across the road as well. ![]() How to Get There: Google Maps will take you to the trail head off of Napo’opo’o Rd. I managed in my beloved Birkenstocks–and saw others in flip flops–but wouldn’t repeat the trail in sandals. There was a heiau (temple) on the beach so there is history. And honestly, jumping off a boat would have been so much easier than scraping myself up on the rocks and eroded concrete platform at the bay shoreline.ĭifficulty: Hard! It’s easy to slip on the steep, gravelly sections (the employee of the snorkeling shop we rented from was warning everyone about a woman who fell and broke her arm on the trail). Alula Beach-Tons of Turtles Review of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Reviewed 1 January 2020 Best place to see turtles It was rainy so there werent many people there but there were lots of turtles. A road trip is the best way to take in this alluring and diverse country, and any Saudi Arabia road trip should include a stay in the most captivating region of them all: AlUla, a welcoming oasis rich with culture, history, natural beauty and so much more. ![]() If you’re wary of the hike, but still wanting to snorkel in the bay, there are a number of snorkeling tours that take you into Kealakekua Bay by boat. I repeat: ignore the tour guides and salesmen. Best of all, the hotel is on the beachfront, so you won’t have to go far to enjoy the. The Kona district is a large area that stretches from south of Anaehoomalu Bay (Waikoloa Beach Resort) to Manuka Park (Kau). Ignore all tour guides trying to sell you guided ‘turtle tours’, as you do not need to pay anyone to do this. It’s a large area but there are surprisingly few places to stay as most of it is covered with forests and other natural features. Once you are in Akumal, head straight for the beach. ![]() The hike back up can be brutal, but is well worth the snorkeling at Captain Cook monument, as well as the gorgeous views along the way. Swimming with the turtles in Akumal beach is surprisingly simple. The Captain Cook Monument trail is an out and back trail that’s about two miles downhill, with sections that are steep and rocky and have gravel/rubble. This path down to Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument is so stunning! If you can hack the steep and difficult terrain, it’s probably the most beautiful hike in Kona. ![]()
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