Kona airport area

Old Kona Airport Beach Park has occasional lifeguard presence; check before swimming. Body-boarding and surf at the park's break are for experienced ocean-goers; injuries are common in winter shorebreak. Pine Trees surf is local turf; visitor surfers should observe protocol — rotate respectfully, don't drop in, leave established peaks to the regulars. Manta-ray night dives at Manta Heaven require a federal protection distance of fifty yards from the rays per NOAA; do not chase, do not touch, do not block their feeding paths. The mantas are wild animals around lighted boats, not a guaranteed wildlife show.