South Kona Coast
The South Kona Coast shines through a frame of brush and trees from the hillside 1,000 feet above on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
Tag Archives: Kona
Kona Wa’a
Just off the shores of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island a crew of paddlers take their six-man outrigger canoe (wa’a) out for sunset practice. read more
Kona Surf
The sun goes down on Kona town while surfers stay out in glassy waters waiting for one more wave to finish out the day. read more
Hula No Ka ‘Oi!
Hawaiian hula dancers in traditional royal colors perform on grounds in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
Make Way for the King
A luau performer appears as a Hawaiian king (Mōʻī), part of the Ali’i (royalty) during an evening luau at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel at Kamakahonu Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. read more
Kona Mural
This mural in downtown Kona is found on the pavilion at the Hale Halawai ocean front park. read more
Rough and Lush Kona Coast
Brilliant blues and greens contrast the black Kona lava and make for breathtaking views. read more
Blacktip Reef Shark
A Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) glides through shallow ocean ponds like a missile, sleek and made for speed. read more
Solo Surfing, Secret Spot
A lone surfer makes one of many bottom turns for the morning after catching a set wave in a hidden bay on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
Kona Canoe Club, Hawaii
The Kona Canoe Club restaurant stands against the Kailua-Kona coastline among palm trees and lava rock walls, part of the historic Kona Inn, Kona’s first hotel. read more
Stained Memories, Kona Hawaii
A beautiful Hawaiian stained glass window lets light in to Saint Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more
Love Your Mother
A large, round “Love Your Mother” earth sign hangs proudly on the side of an old pool hall turned surf shop in Kona. The faded yet colorful sign faces oncoming traffic, displaying the message to all passersby. read more