Kona Beaches

Miles of White Sand and Lava

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Kona Beaches extend from Kahuwai Bay in North Kona to Papa Bay in South Kona. Below are maps and descriptions of beach access points throughout Kona.

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1) Kona Village Resort – Requires hike to reach gray sand beach (Kahuwai Beach) and trails along the shoreline. Diving, hiking, swimming. Limited parking passes available via entrance gate to Hualalai Resort. Parking, restrooms, showers. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open sunrise to sunset.

2) Coastal Trail from Kona Village Resort to Kikaua Point Park – Unpaved trail along sandy beaches and rocky shoreline. Hiking, fishing, swimming, diving. Parking and restrooms at four locations (see Kona Village Resort, Four Seasons, Shoreline Access between Four Seasons and Kuki`o, and Kikaua Point Park). Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

3) Four Seasons at Hualalai Resort – White sand beach and rocky shoreline. Diving, hiking, swimming, fishing. Limited parking passes available via entrance gate to Hualalai Resort. Parking, restrooms, showers. Hazardous footing, currents, and waves. Open sunrise to sunset.

4) Shoreline Access at Four Seasons Hualalai Resort and Kuki`o Resort – White sand beach and trails along the shoreline. Diving, swimming, fishing, hiking. Parking passes available via entrance gate to Hualalai Resort. Parking, restrooms, showers. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open sunrise to sunset.

5) Kikaua Point Park in Kuki`o Resort – White sand beach and trails along shoreline. Diving, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking. Limited parking passes available via Kuki`o Resort entrance. Restrooms, showers. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

6) Coastal Trail from Kakapa Bay to Kekaha Kai State Park - Mahai`ula Section (also known as "Kona Coast State Park") (State) – Unpaved trail along sandy beaches and rocky shoreline. Hiking, fishing, swimming, diving, nature study. Parking and restrooms at Manini`owali and Mahai`ula Sections. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

7) Kekaha Kai State Park - Manini`owali Section (also known as "Kona Coast State Park") (State) – White sand beach and coastal trails. Diving, swimming, fishing, hiking, surfing. Parking, restrooms, showers. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i, Department of Land and Natural Resources State Parks website or call (808) 974-6200.

8) Kekaha Kai State Park - Mahai`ula Section (also known as "Kona Coast State Park") (State) - White sand beaches and extensive hiking trails along the shoreline. Diving, swimming, fishing, hiking, surfing, nature study. Road to shoreline requires four-wheel drive vehicle. Parking, portable toilets. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources State Parks website or call (808) 974-6200.

North Kona Beaches

1) Keahole Point – Rocky shoreline, cliffs. Hiking along the shoreline, fishing. Unpaved parking. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Use the entrance road to the Natural Energy Lab Hawai`i (NELHA) and Hawai`i Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) Park which opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m.

2) Wawaloli Beach – White sand, tidal pools, cliffs, and rocky shoreline. Hiking along the shoreline, fishing, limited swimming, picnicking. Parking, restrooms, showers. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Use the entrance road to the Natural Energy Lab Hawai`i (NELHA) and Hawai`i Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) Park which opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m.

3) "Shores at Kohanaiki" - White sand and rocky shoreline. Hiking, surfing, fishing, swimming. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Area is under construction, and access can be limited for safety reasons. Night access may also be controlled. This is a temporary access arrangement that will change once the public coastal park is opened and managed by a public agency.

4) Kaloko Fishpond in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park (Federal) – White sand, fishpond, rocky shoreline. Culturally sensitive area. Hiking trails along the shoreline, fishing, swimming, picnicking, nature study. Parking, restrooms. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Road to Kaloko Fishpond open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available at the National Park Service website or call Visitor Information at (808) 329-6881, extension 1.

5) Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Visitor Welcoming House ("Hale Ho`okipa") and Trail (Federal) – Educational Center, white sand beach, rocky shoreline. Culturally sensitive area. Hiking, fishing, swimming, nature study. Restrooms. Parking at Hale Ho`okipa. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. From Hale Ho`okipa it is about a 20 minute walk to shoreline. More information is available at the National Park Service website or call Visitor Information at (808) 329-6881, extension 1.

6) Coastal Trail in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park via Honokohau Marina and Small Boat Harbor – Unpaved trail along sandy and rocky shoreline, fishponds, white sand beach. Culturally sensitive area. Hiking, fishing, swimming, nature study. Limited parking at Honokohau entrance gate to the park. Restrooms in park along trail route. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. More information is available at the National Park Service website or call Visitor Information at (808) 329-6881, extension 1.

7) Alula Cove via Honokohau Marina and Small Boat Harbor – Short hike from parking leads to gray sand beach. Hiking, fishing, swimming. Parking close to shoreline. Restrooms at the harbor. Hazardous boat traffic, footing, currents and waves. Parking area is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

North Kona Beaches

1) Old Kona Airport Park (State and County) – Rocky shoreline, tidal pools with some white sand, low cliffs. Fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, sports. Parking, restrooms, showers, pavilions, playgrounds. Sports facilities are part of the park, such as a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. State Park gate is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information is available at the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation website or call the Kailua Park Complex at (808) 327-3553 and the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources State Parks website or call (808) 974-6200. The area is a Marine Life Conservation District. More information is available at the State Department of Land and Natural Resources Aquatics Division website.

2) Coastal Trail in Front and South of Old Kona Airport – Rocky shoreline, tidal pools with some white sand, low cliffs. Fishing, swimming, hiking. Parking, restrooms, showers at the Old Kona Airport Park. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Public access is permitted on the two-foot wide, low rock wall fronting the residences at Lanihau and Kona Bay Estates. The area is a Marine Life Conservation District. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources Aquatics Division website.

3) Three (3) Shoreline Accesses in Lanihau and Kona Bay Estates – Rocky shoreline, tidal pools with some white sand. Fishing, swimming, hiking. Most direct access to "Baby Pond" (a large tidal pool) is through Kona Bay Estates and ocean-side of a baseball field and football field. The area is a Marine Life Conservation District. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources Aquatics Division website.

4) Kamakahonu Beach – White sand beach next to Kailua Pier and King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Swimming. Restrooms (open 7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.) and showers nearby at Kailua Pier. No on-site parking.

5) Kailua Bay and Pier (State) – Some white sand at the base of man-made walls. Fishing, swimming. Restrooms (open 7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.), showers, boat ramp. No on-site parking. Hazardous footing, waves, currents and boat traffic.

6) Kona Inn Shopping Village – Low oceanfront seawall and lawn. Picnicking. Restrooms. No on-site parking. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

7) Hale Halawai Civic Center (County) – Rocky shoreline and seawall. Fishing, picnicking, surfing. Pavilion, restrooms, public parking across the street. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information is available at the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation website or call (808) 327-3565.

8) Waterfront Row – Access through shopping complex to rocky shoreline and short concrete walkway to Hale Halawai Civic Center. Fishing. Parking across the street. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

9) Kona Reef Condominium – Rocky shoreline and hike to white sand beach. Hiking, fishing, swimming, popular surf spot, called "Honl's." Limited parking along Kahakai Road adjacent to condominium. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

10) Honl's Beach at Wai`aha Bay (County) – White sand beach and rocky shoreline. Swimming, fishing, popular surf spot, called "Honl's.". Parking, restrooms, and showers across the street from Honl's Beach. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

North Kona Beaches

1) Kona Makai Condominium – Rocky shoreline. Fishing. Walk along the north side of condominium complex. Limited parking along Ali`i Drive. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

2) Kona by the Sea Condominium – Rocky shoreline. Fishing, surfing. Parking in condominium parking lot. No facilities. Old salt water pool is hazardous with poor water quality and circulation. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

3) Ali`i Pointe Subdivision – Rocky shoreline. Fishing, hiking along shoreline. Foot access starts at entrance to Ala Kala Condominium, south of Ali`i Pointe Subdivision. Limited parking along Ali`i Drive. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

4) Hale Kai O Kona Condominium – Rocky shoreline and small, white sand pockets with tidal ponds. Fishing, hiking along shoreline, swimming. Limited parking along Ali`i Drive. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

5) Hale Halawai O Holualoa Church – Rocky shoreline. Fishing, hiking along shoreline, picnicking. Parking, picnic tables. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

6) Banyan's – Coral rubble beach. Fishing, surfing. Limited parking along Ali`i Drive. Portable toilet. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

7) Holualoa Bay – Rocky shoreline. Fishing, popular for surfing. Parking along Ali`i Drive open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. No Facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

North Kona Beaches

1) `Alohi Kai Subdivision Shoreline Access - Rocky shoreline. Culturally sensitive area. Fishing, hiking along shoreline. Limited parking along Ali`i Drive. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

2) Pahoehoe Beach Park (County) – Coral rubble beach and rocky shoreline. Fishing, picnicking. Parking along Ali`i Drive, portable toilet, showers, ADA accessible paths, picnic tables and benches. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

3) La`aloa Beach Park (also known as "Disappearing Sands, White Sands and Magic Sands Beach Park") (County) – White sand beach and rocky shoreline. Swimming, surfing. Parking, restrooms, showers, drinking water, lifeguards. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Gate open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation at (808) 961-8311.

4) Kahalu`u Beach Lots Subdivision – Rocky shoreline and tidal ponds. Fishing. Limited parking along Ali`i Drive. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

5) Kahalu`u Beach Park (County) – Gray sand and rocky shoreline. Swimming, surfing, picnicking, snorkeling. No kayaking allowed. Parking, ADA accessible restrooms and pavilion, showers, drinking water, picnic tables, lifeguards. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Beach open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Gate to parking lot open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information call the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation at (808) 961-8311.

6) Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort – Rocky shoreline with tidal pools and low cliffs. Fishing, hiking along shoreline to the south. No on-site parking. Park at Kahalu`u Beach Park then walk through the resort grounds to the shoreline. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

North Kona Beaches

1) Keauhou-Kona Surf and Racquet Club – Rocky shoreline and cliffs. Fishing, hiking along shoreline to the north. Limited parking along Ali`i Drive and short walk to shoreline through Club. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2) Kanaloa at Keauhou – Rocky shoreline and cliffs. Fishing, hiking along shoreline to north and south (to He`eia Bay). Parking at end of Manukai Street. Obtain directions from entrance gate to condominium for foot access to shoreline trail. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

3) He`eia Bay – Boulder and pebble beach, rocky shoreline. Swimming, surfing, hiking along shoreline to the north. Parking at end of Manukai Street and short hike to bay. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves.

4) Coastal Trail from He`eia Bay to Kanaloa at Keauhou - Rocky shoreline and cliffs. Fishing, hiking along shoreline to the north. Parking at end of Manukai Street. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Can get to trail either through the He`eia Bay or Kanaloa at Keauhou accesses. Trail ends at golf course north of Kanaloa.

5) Keauhou Bay Park – Private park with small pebble beach. Fishing, kayaking, picnicking. Parking, restrooms, picnic tables. Hazardous boat traffic, footing, currents and waves. Open sunrise to sunset. Within the Keauhou Bay Fisheries Management Area. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Aquatics Division website.

6) Keauhou State Boating Facility (State) – Boat ramp, pier, short nature trail. No swimming around ramp and pier. Fishing, kayaking. Limited parking, ADA accessible restrooms. Hazardous boat traffic, footing, currents and waves. Within the Keauhou Bay Fisheries Management Area. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Aquatics Division website or call the Boating and Ocean Recreation Division, District Manager's office at (808) 329-4997.

7) Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa – Rocky shoreline with high cliffs on south side. Ocean more accessible on north side. Hiking, fishing. Parking. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Look for shoreline public access signs which guide people through the hotel structure near the shoreline.

South Kona Beaches

1) Hokuli`a - Rocky shoreline with high cliffs. Culturally sensitive area. Hiking, fishing, picnicking. Parking, portable toilets at Shoreline Park, picnic tables. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 7 a.m. to 15 minutes after sunset. Drive down Haleki`i Street north of Central Kona Center to an entrance gate where park passes can be obtained.

South Kona Beaches

1) Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (State) - Boulder beach. Swimming, fishing, kayaking, picnicking, snorkeling. Limited parking, ADA accessible restrooms and pavilion, volleyball net and lawn, showers, drinking water, fire pits, picnic tables. Hazardous footing, currents, and waves. Park open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources State Parks website or call (808) 974-6200. The bay is also a Marine Life Conservation District. More information at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources Aquatics Division website.

2) Napo`opo`o Landing (State) – Old pier, rocky shoreline. Swimming, diving, fishing, kayak launching area. Limited parking. No facilities. Hazardous footing, currents, and waves.

South Kona Beaches

1) Honaunau Bay Boat Ramp (County) – Boat ramp, rocky shoreline. Swimming, diving, fishing, snorkeling. Limited parking, portable toilets. Hazardous boat traffic, footing, currents and waves.

2) Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (Federal) - Rocky shoreline with low and high cliffs. Fishing, picnicking, hiking along the shoreline to Ki`ilae Village, nature study. Parking, restrooms, ADA accessible displays. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Visitor Center open 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More information is available at the National Park Service website or call (808) 328-2288 or (808) 328-9877.

3) Ho`okena Beach Park (County) – Gray sand beach. Fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking. Parking, pavilion, picnic tables, fire pits, potable water, ADA accessible restrooms, showers. Camping by permit only. Hazardous footing, currents, and waves. More information is available at the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation website or call (808) 961-8311.

South Kona Beaches

1) Miloli`i Landing (State) - Boat ramp, rocky shoreline. Fishing. No on-site parking. No facilities. Hazardous boat traffic, footing, currents and waves. More information is available at the State of Hawai`i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Aquatics Division website.

2) Miloli`i Beach Park (County) – Rocky shoreline, tidepools, basketball court. Fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking. Parking, pavilion, fire pits, trash cans, restrooms, showers. Camping by permit only. Hazardous footing, currents and waves. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information is available at the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation website or call (808) 961-8311.

State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Rec

Information and maps provided by the County of Hawaii Shoreline Public Access Brochure

 

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