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Sunday, February 18, 2007
Snorkeling, Barbeque and Sunset
Kahalu'u
Beach Park
Map
1:00 pm
Sleep off
the wedding reception then join
us for an afternoon of snorkeling, barbeque and a beautiful sunset at Kahalu'u beach, just three miles south of Kona town. Food will be
provided. If you'd like beer, wine, etc., please bring a six pack or
bottle to contribute to the cooler!
About
Kahalu'u Beach Park
Kahalu'u is
one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Fed by a fresh
water spring (up to 10 million gallons per day), these waters are
almost always calm, with colorful corals, rock formations, and 100+
species of fish. Swim with huge schools of colorful fish and green
sea turtles in these protected waters; don't forget your underwater
camera! The north end of the beach is where the waves break and is
best for body boarding and surfing.
 In
the days of the Hawaiian kings, with many of the island's beaches
having dangerous surf and riptides, King Kamehameha wanted a safe
place for his family to enjoy the ocean. He had his workers
construct a seawall in the surf to protect a small cove on the sunny
side of the Big Island. This cove today is known as Kahalu'u Beach
Park - one of the most popular swimming and best snorkeling sites in
the Kona district. The beach is salt-and-pepper colored sand with
lots of shady trees surrounding it. Often, you can see turtles
swimming the shallow waters right from the beach or while you walk
on the sea wall!
 Kahalu'u
is well visited because of the calm, protected waters - perfect for
families and kids. The shallow, clear waters are abundant with sea
life. Shady trees surround this beautiful sandy beach. Facilities
include a pavilion, rest rooms, showers, a lifeguard tower, and
parking. This beach is baby stroller accessible. Concession stands
and beach rental gear stores are located on-site.
(Photos
and information courtesy of letsgo-hawaii.com)
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