I find it exhilirating to stay at the Sea Spray. The Alii Drive marathon run segment of the Ford Iron Man World Championship turns just below the Sea Spray pool and lanai. That one day of the year, there are hundreds of world class runners on Alii Drive. The other 364 days of the year, many hundreds of walkers, runners, and cyclists crank out their miles on the smooth paved shoulders of Alii Drive. The Sea Spray and Kailua Town is a recreational paradise. If you like bright skies and temperatures between 68 and 85, this is great recreational destination.
For surfers and people who want to take up surfing, one of the most consistent wave breaks in Hawaii is about 200 meters away from the Sea Spray. Directly across the road are the archaeological ruins of the Kue-Manu heiau, a core feature of a Native Hawaiian surfing temple complex preserved by Hawaii County and protected by everyone who cherishes and respects it.
It is a 200 meter walk from the Sea Spray to Kahaluu Beach Park, one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii. This is a county park with world class lifeguards on duty all day, surf conditions permitting.
The Sea Spray is owned and operated by Bob Johnson who is a full-time resident on the property and concierge to the Big Island. The Sea Spray just completed installation of its own sewage treatment plant. Construction activities caused some inconveniences in December and January, but that is a thing of the past.
The freshwater pool and lanai area is a great place to start winding down a busy day. Prepare a supper on the gas grill. Sit back and relax with a camera, and watch the Alii Drive activity and surfers at sunset. Try to capture an image of the elusive green flash.
I am obviously a very big fan of the Sea Spray. And I haven't even mentioned my favorite activity: golf.
