Top Sites: Manta Heaven (5 Stars *****) a Must Dive in Kona!!!!, Turtle Pinnacle, Kaloko Arches, Pawai Arches
Water Temp/Gear to Take: high 70s to low 80s in April/May so take a 5mm or 7mm (if you normally get cold), hood, divelights for Manta night dive, UW video or camera gear, hiking boots for volcano trails
Places to Go/Things to Do: Hawaii Volcano National Park, Kealakekua Bay Park/Captain Cook Monument (for kayaking), Ho'Okena state beach (camping, swimming with dolphins), Place of Refuge (diving/snorkeling), Hilton Waikoloa Village (great pool!). Also the local coffee and local grass-fed beef is amazing!