Activities on the Kona Coast

<p>Operators run evening boat trips to feeding sites near Keauhou and the airport where dive lights attract plankton — and the mantas that eat it. Consistently rated among the world's top wildlife encounters, and no diving certification is needed to snorkel it. Choose an operator that follows the local manta-safe guidelines.</p>

<p>The 20-mile Kona coffee belt sits at the elevation sweet spot for arabica. Many family farms along Māmalahoa Highway offer free or low-cost tours and tastings; harvest season (roughly late summer through winter) is the liveliest time to visit.</p>

<p>Permitted outfitters run guided crossings to Kaʻawaloa Flat; spinner dolphins often rest in the bay. Landing at the monument requires going with a permit holder, so book a guided trip rather than renting solo.</p>