03-13-2013, 05:50 AM
Sea Mountain is adjacent to Punalu'u, a black sand beach that is known for sea turtles & wicked currents.... and a slew of hobbling rocks in the surf line... It is a gorgeous area, with a little snorkel entry at Ninole Cove, but the nearest coral action snorkeling is at least a half hour away... not a bad drive, and the resort area is a lovely area totally away from just about everything... the resort full development never happened, so it is much more of an isolated area than many tropical resorts - definitely far removed from the touristy-action of KailuaKona town itself... & shops, & ...