Kealakekua Bay Historical Park

Underwater Beauty and Hawaiian History

Description

An excellent spot for diving and snorkeling when the weather is calm, Kealakekua Bay offers both spectacular natural beauty and historical interest. The waters off of Napoopoo Beach can be dangerous when stormy weather causes strong currents, but the area is a marine preserve with abundant fish and is an excellent place to pursue watersports of all kinds. A memorial commemorating the first voyage of Captain James Cook, the English explorer who arrived in 1779, and who was also believed to be the incarnation of the Hawaiian god Lono, is also located here, as is Hikiau Heiau, an ancient Hawaiian religious site.