It also has two manta rays, the only ones in an American aquarium.
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For ocean adventures, hike to secluded Makalawena Beach, kayak and snorkel at Kealakekua Bay and snorkel or dive at night with mantarays around Kailua-Kona.
During 20 minutes of snorkeling off the beach at Coral Bay (pop. 120), we saw blue-spotted stingrays, moray eels, mantarays and dozens of fish species.
Stilted guesthouses suspended over turquoise water, mantarays with seven-metre wingspans and friendly locals are all part of its charm: this is an island that time forgot.