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Kiholo Bay
A green sea turtle on the shore of Kiholo Bay.
A photo of the black beaches of Kiholo Bay.
Location of Kīholo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Location of Kīholo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii.
LocationKona District, Hawaii, United States
Coordinates19°51′34″N 155°55′59″W / 19.85944°N 155.93306°W / 19.85944; -155.93306

Kīholo Bay is located in the ahupua`a (historic land division) of Pu`u Wa`awa`a in the North Kona District on the Big Island of Hawaii. the land surrounding the bay is flanked to the South by a lava flow from Mount Hualalai ca. 1801 and another flow from Mauna Loa in 1859. The land surrounding Kīholo Bay is under the authority of Hawai‘i State Parks. Approximately 2 miles long (3.2 km), it is one of the island's largest bays.[1] Kīholo Bay is now a popular site for tourists and nature enthusiasts.

  1. ^ Clark, John R. K. (2002-01-01). Hawai'i Place Names: Shores, Beaches, and Surf Sites. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 9780824824518.

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