5. Finding the Keahou Kona Surf and Racquet Club was perfect for us - very well-kept area, gated for a more secure feeling, central to a lot of Ancient Hawaiian history , within an easy walk to the Outrigger Resort where we enjoyed many cultural events, watching the sunsets at the bar over the tide pool, snorkeling at the nearby bay (our favorite snorkeling place!), within a short drive to the Keahou Shopping Center -- but most of all, townhome 196 where we stayed was right on the ocean - the sounds of the waves was wonderful, we could see tangs in the water, occasionally manta rays, often sea turtles feeding or resting on the beach, and we watched every single sunset, most from our own lanai at townhome 196.