Enjoy the stunning views of the Red Road on a short 10 minute drive to our local black sand beach, Kehena. Or just 5 minutes away is Uncle Robert’s, a great place to take in the local fare, with its kava bar and local Hawaiian entertainment. Located only 7 miles from the quaint village of Pahoa, the property is private, but in a central location for swimming, eating, hiking and other vacation activities.
- Kaleo's Bar & Grill
- Ning's Thai Cuisine
- Paolo's Bistro
- Pahoa Fresh Fish
- Tin Shack Bakery
- Luquin's Mexican Restaurant
Only two miles from the house is Uncle Robert's Awa Club. They have a live band and farmers market every Wednesday evening as well as Saturday mornings, and live music and a fun bar scene on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Equipment and tours are available from the shops or companies below:
P. O. Box 2001
Pahoa, HI 96778
(Puna District)
Tel. (808) 965-7840
Guided shore dives for small groups.
382 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
(Downtown Hilo District)
Tel. (808) 935-6939
One of Hilo's best dive shops - since 1975. Free informative dive map. Scuba charters island wide. Daily & weekly rentals of snorkel and diving equipment.
Kawaihae Shopping Center
Kawaihae, HI 96743
(North Kohala District)
Tel. (808) 882-7774
Dive shop and boat dives. Diving the uncrowded, unspoiled reefs of the Kohala Coast.
74-5614 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 329-8802
Finest on the Kona Coast since 1967 - dive shop and boat dives. Night dives and Manta ray Dives.
- MANTA RAY DIVES OF HAWAII
- O. Box 5554
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 325-1687 or 1-800-982-6747
Home of Hawaii's Glass Bottom Dive Boat, the Rainbow Diver II. Featuring Night Snorkeling with the Manta Rays and Reef Dives. Activities include: 2 tank morning boat dives; 1 tank Manta Ray night dives; multi-day dive packages. (Dry passengers welcome too!)
King Kamehameha Hotel
75-5660 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 329-2323
Dive shop and 38 foot boat dives.
75-5819 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 329-7585
Dive shop, 34 foot boat, and shore dives along the Kona Coast with a responsible outfit that respects the environment.
75-5467 Kaiwi Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 329-6068
Scuba rentals and charters. Introductory and night dives.
- O. Box 2955
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 329-2025
Boat dives only off a 31 foot Radon with conservationists. Night dives only with reservation.
75-57291 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 329-9188
Dive shop, boat dives off a 26 foot Radin. Small charters with a personal touch.
75-5831 Kahakai Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 329-0770
Rental equipment - everything you need.
P O. Box 9020
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
(North Kona District)
Tel. (808) 326-7446
Swim below a raft with tanks and a 25 foot hose. Shore and boat dives. For those who feel timid about scuba diving.
- The Red Road starts only a couple of miles from the house. It's a great way to see the Pacific, maybe even to whale watch and swim with dolphins.
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- A short 30 mile drive up the mountain brings you to Volcanoes National Park. Try a hike in Kilauea Iki, the dormant volcano crater. Or enjoy lunch or dinner overlooking Hale Mau'mau crater of Kilauea and see the lava lake's steam and fumes rising out of the bed of the crater.
http://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm
