July 13-18, 2024

~ islanddave
Sunset Kailua 7/13

Trip to South Point –

Ka Lae (Hawaiian: the point), also known as South Point, is the southernmost point of the Big Island of Hawaii and of the 50 United States. The Ka Lae area is registered as a National Historic Landmark District under the name South Point Complex. The area is also known for its strong ocean currents and winds.

Mauna Loa (Long Mountain), view from South Point Road
Looking South along the break line between the ocean pushed by the Trade Winds to turn to the right and see how calm it is when the winds are blocked by the island.
Looking NE along the coast toward Whittington Beach (pier). View from Highway 11, Hanuapo Bay.
Punalu’u Bake Shop, Naalehu HI
Captain Cook roadside stand.
Koi Pond at the Royal Kahili (Kailua stay).

Monday July 15th:

Goodbye Magic “Sands”
Drive north past the airport to more calmer ocean at Waialea Bay. View looking Northwest.
Looking south.
Tuesday high surf, looking south from the Kona Inn seawall.
Just someone’s opinion. 🙂
Jen and Reese hike/run Mauna Kea trail.
While I, downtown Kailua, watch the surf and enjoy a fish tacos lunch.
Tom Morey Beach 7/16/24
Magic Sands 7/17/24 (View from the life guard ramp)
Downtown Kailua
7:03 PM
7:07 PM
Low tide at the tide pool, was the guide to an older Korean couple looking for a “beach”.
Papaya tree at the corner of the Royal Kahili, Ali’i Drive a.m.
Holualoa town.
7:34 PM Royal Kahili 4th floor. (Note the papaya tree middle bottom of photo)
A most favorite part of my mornings. (8:35 am, 7/19/24 Castle Kona Bali Kai, Ali’i Drive)

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