Waipi'o Valley, on the northeast coast of Hawaii, is the birthplace of the King Kameamea.

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Big Island of Hawaii Recreation

Kona Snorkeling Big Island Water Sports
Kona, Hawaii
www.bigislandwatersports.com
Scuba, Snuba (a combo of scuba and snorkeling), Snorkeling, ocean kayaking, whale and dolphin watching, custom charters. National Weather Service for surf advisories. 808-245-3564.

Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative - Island of Hawaii
There are plenty of protected bays and coves on Hawaii which offer an underwater wonderland. This site lists the each point on the coast and the types of fish (along with other information) you will find while diving and snorkeling in each.

Native Guide
www.nativeguidehawaii.com
Ecotours and adventures by Owner/Operator, Warren Costa, who is a native Hawaiian resident and archeologist of the Big Island of Hawaii which lets you experience The Big Island of Hawaii's unique, local culture with an insider’s perspective.

Wanna Dive Kona
www.wanna-dive-kona.com
1-877-DIVE KONA (877-348-3566) or on island call 808-937-1175
Small scuba business specializing in dive instruction, and BOAT and shore diving tours in Kona on the big island of Hawaii. Their web site has great underwater videos of fish, eel, shrimp, octopus, rays, and lots more.

Kona Marlin Fishing "Blue Hawaii" - Marlin Sportfishing
www.konamarlinfishing.com
Kona's largest and most luxurious vessel, captained by James Dean will give you the ultimate fishing experience.

High Noon Sportfishing
www.fishingcharterskona.com
Kona Fishing Charters are excellent for Blue Marlin, striped Marlin and many other types of big game fish. Fishing Kona Hawaii with Capt. Dee Bradford on HighNoon is the perfect way to fish the beautiful Kona Coast of Hawaii.

IronMan Triathlon
http://vnews.ironmanlive.com
Ironman Triathlon World Championship is held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii each year. A 2.4-mile ocean swim, 112-mile bike race and 26.2-mile run. Competitors have 17 hours to finish. Up to 1,800 competitors, ages 18-80, compete from 50-plus countries and all 50 states. A total of $580,000 is awarded.