Kailua Kona Beaches, HI Beach Vacations, Plan a Beach Party in Hawaii!

Uptake Kailua Kona HI Beaches Guide - There are very few words that bring to mind a great vacation getaway, better than the word "Beach." Whether you are looking for pet-friendly beaches, swimming beaches, surfing beaches, nude beaches or even a beach party, you are in the right place. Find the best kid-friendly Kailua Kona beaches or find that perfect romantic beach for a moonlight stroll.

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Magic Sands Beach Park Laaloa Beach Park

AVERAGE RATING

3.0

1+ reviews

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3

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This place is great. It's close to Alii Drive and therefore,... more on Yahoo

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Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i

Makalawena is a fabulous beach though it does take some effort to get to. It is a couple of miles north of Kona Airport. If you are going north on Queen K Highway (Hwy 19), after you go past the airport watch for a sign that says "Kekaha Kai State... more on Tripadvisor

The girls and I had the day to ourselves so we thought we'd visit Makalawena Beach because it was raved about in our guidebook. We found the turn-off from Hwy 19 and thought it didn't look too bad to drive. I had a rental Sebring convertible. Well... more on Tripadvisor

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Kahaluu Beach

LOCATION: Keauhou, Hawaii (3.9 miles from Kailua Kona)

This is a great family snorkeling beach, but not a good "laying on the sand" beach. It is well protected by a... more on Tripadvisor

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Kamakahonu Beach

concessions-food available, restrooms, par... more

LOCATION: Kona, Hawaii (2.0 miles from Kailua Kona)

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Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

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5

1+ reviews

visitor center, picnic tables

LOCATION: Honaunau, Hawaii (17.8 miles from Kailua Kona)

A jewel! Not to be missed when you visit the Big Island.... more on Yahoo

The park is only 5 dollars to enter and its ticket is good for admission for several days. My son and I spent two days at or near the park during our Christmas break dec of 2006 we had a great time. If you... more on Tripadvisor

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Kahalu'u Beach Park

lifeguarded, parking

LOCATION: Kona, Hawaii (5.9 miles from Kailua Kona)

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Ho'okena Beach Park

picnic tables, restrooms

LOCATION: (20.3 miles from Kailua Kona)

OVERVIEW: Hookena Beach Park is one of the black sand beaches off Hwy 11. This soft black... Hawaiianstyletravel

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Spencer Beach Park

LOCATION: Kamuela, Hawaii (27.8 miles from Kailua Kona)

OVERVIEW: For a pleasant day at the beach, head to the northwestern Kohala Coast and spend the day at Samuel Spencer Beach Park.... www.gohawaii.com

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Spencer Beach Park

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LOCATION: Kohala, Hawaii (27.0 miles from Kailua Kona)

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South Point (Ka Lae) and Green Sand Beach

LOCATION: Hawi, Hawaii (41.0 miles from Kailua Kona)

There is only one other Green Sand beach in The Canary Islands. We actually took... more on Tripadvisor

BEAUTIFUL! From what I'm told, the only green sand beach in the entire world!!!!!!!! We were going to do the 4x4 thing, but decided we'd hike so that we could stop for pictures along the coast... more on Tripadvisor

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Nearby Beaches

• Holualoa Beaches (0.5 Miles)
• Kealakekua Beaches (7.7 Miles)
• Captain Cook Beaches (9.2 Miles)
• Waikoloa Village Beaches (17.9 Miles)
• Waikoloa Beaches (19.7 Miles)
• Kamuela Beaches (22.6 Miles)
• Volcano Beaches (48.1 Miles)
• Wailea Beaches (54.9 Miles)
• Hilo Beaches (55.2 Miles)
• Pahoa Beaches (65.1 Miles)
• Hana Beaches (72.3 Miles)
• Kula Beaches (76.3 Miles)
• Kihei Beaches (80.3 Miles)
• Makawao Beaches (81.9 Miles)
• Paia Beaches (85.9 Miles)
• Haiku Beaches (86.1 Miles)
• Kahului Beaches (87.4 Miles)
• Wailuku Beaches (88.0 Miles)
• Lahaina Beaches (92.1 Miles)
• Lanai City Beaches (97.7 Miles)

Kailua Kona is the Big Island of Hawaii’s best opportunity for beaches, snorkeling, and diving with small-town friendly people.  Nearby Kahaluu Beach Park sports the best snorkeling opportunity -- beautiful white sand beach, tropical fish, and a rock jetty to protect visitors from the Kona surf.  First-time divers at Kailua Kona Hawaii love the large schools of tame fish, swimming up to greet you.  Snorkel along the shallow and calm Kona beachfront, suitable for kids, adults, and seniors.

The Mauna Kea Resort was our top choice for the best Kailua Kona beach vacation.  Mauna Kea beach is crescent shaped, with a full quarter mile of perfect white sand.  The resort offers luxurious dining, lodging, and even a world-class 18 hole golf course.  Kailua Kona Activities here include snorkeling, surfing, swimming, fishing, and sun-bathing.  Because parking is limited, we prefer staying right at Mauna Kea Resort.

If you’d prefer a quiet, secluded Kailua Kona Beach, we suggest Makalawena, located just four miles north of the airport.  The Kekaha Kai State Park is home to Makalawena, which is actually a series of three small cove beaches.  Although Kailua Kona Travel Guides list this beach, you’ll usually find less than a dozen others swimming at this hidden gem of Kailua Kona.  Be sure to visit Let’s Go Hawaii’s Beach Guide for the most complete activity and beach listings for Kailua Kona, Hawaii.