The Old Kona Airport beach is a popular weekend relaxation spot for the locals. But not to worry! There is plenty of parking on the old asphalt runway that stretches the length of the beach.

Directions: The entrance is a very short drive, just North of Kailua. Drive to the North end of Kuakini Road just a mile or so out of town, take a left and follow the road toward the ocean until you reach the entrance.

Old Kona Airport Beach

Some good underwater topography.  There is a nice arch just South of the beach.  Lot's of reef fish with decent coral.  Came across a tiger cowrie and a nice nudibrach. Don't expect much depth. It's a long way out to 40'.  It was a very enjoyable dive with a nice beach for the non-divers.

#2 - Old Kona Airport Beach

The Place of Refuge (also known as Two Steps) is a 'must-do' site. The drive to get there is wonderful, the entry is easy, and the diving is great. Turtles abound! The facilities are a little sparse. Take some water and a picnic lunch. There are porta-potties on the site.

Directions: From Kealakekua Bay, you can continue to travel South on Highway 160 for 3.2 miles to find the turn off. If this is your first destination of the day, you can take a faster route: from Kailua, drive south on Highway 11 for about 19 miles, well past Captain Cook. Take a right on Highway 160, Ke Ala o Keawe Road, (about mile mark 104) to Kealakekua Bay, and wind your way about 3.5 miles down to the ocean.

Place of Refuge (Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park)

Great coral reef and healthy.  Many tropical fish, saw a couple of eels.  My wife was lucky enough to see a frog fish while snorkeling.  One the best beach dives on the Big Island.

Erick B.'s Dive Log

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