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Dark grey sand beach. Great snorkeling, lots of sea life starting at about
100 feet offshore. Good surfing. Dolphins, marlin and tuna are often seen
jumping around this area. Good chance to swim with turtles. Please don't
disturb them!
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Kamakahonu Beach
● No Lifeguards ● Restaurants ● Parking close to beach ● Shallow water
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Small, sandy beach with calm surf. Great sunset and coastal views.
Paddle boat, snorkel gear, and canoe rental available. Located in front
of the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with shops, restaurants and
concessions near by.
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Ke'ei Beach
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Small, pretty stretch of sand. View of Kealakekua Bay, the first Hawaii
landing site of Captain James Cook. Picturesque, but poor swimming and
difficult parking.
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Kekaha Kai State Park Beach
also Mahaiula/Kaelehuluhulu
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2 beaches perfect for swimming. Not crowded. Occasional strong currents-
use caution and monitor water conditions carefully.
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Ho'okena Beach Park
● Restrooms
● Showers
● Picnic Tables
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Dark gray lava and coral sand beach. Good swimming, bodysurfing and
snorkeling. Access road is narrow and bumpy.
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Makalawena Beach
● No Lifeguards
● No facilities
● 20 minute walk or Jeep access to beach ● Shade
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Long, crescent shaped beach with sandy and rocky areas. Water is usually
calm with areas for swimming, boogie boarding and snorkeling. Rarely
crowded.
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Makolea Beach
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The only black sand beach in Kona. Secluded, virtually unknown to
visitors. Accessible with four-wheel drive. Small beach, tough swimming
close to shore. Be careful of currents and tides if you do enter the water.
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Maniniowali /Kua BayBeach
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Fine white sand beach, clear water. Beautiful beach with great swimming,
fair snorkeling. Crowded on weekends.
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Located at the southern end of Kealakekua Bay, where Captain James
Cook first landed in Hawaii. Mostly rocky beach, but lovely scenery. Great
for snorkeling.
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Old Kona Airport Beach Park
● No lifeguards ● Restrooms, showers
● Lots of free parking
● Grills ● Picnic tables and pavillion ● Shade and grassy areas
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Small beach with some sandy and rocky areas, easy access to the water.
Usually not crowded. The old airport's runway became the parking lot for
this beach. Good sunset views, fair swimming.
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Pahoehoe Beach Park
● No Lifeguards
● Restrooms, showers
● Roadside parking
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Rocky beach with grassy picnic area and wonderful views, including
sunset. Good snorkeling for experienced swimmers. Swimming poor due
to rocks.
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Located at the Natural Energy Lab of Hawaii (NELHA) on Keahole Point. Great views of the Kona Coast and Hualalai Mountain. Large tide pool
surrounded by lava rock wall forming a shallow wading area for keikis
(kids), otherwise not particularly good swimming. Be careful of slippery
rocks if walking in the water. Caution: High surf with strong current and
dangerous shore break beyond the break wall, swimming not advised
here.
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White Sands Beach Park
also known as Magic Sands, Disappearing Sands & La'aloa Bay Beach
● Lifeguards ● Restrooms, showers ● Picnic area with tables, Grills ● Volleyball area ● Shade ● Roadside parking
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One of the few beaches with lifeguards. Sandy and rocky areas. At times
of high surf the sand disappears making the area too dangerous to enter.
At times of low surf, an offshore sandbar is present making for good
swimming and boogie boarding. Easy ocean access, large fish and
underwater caves make for great snorkeling and diving. Great spot for
family outings.
