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Big Island Beaches

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  • Mauna Lani beach: Makaiwa Bay

    Makaiwa Bay

    Mauna Lani, Big Island
    Located at the Mauna Lani Resort (Lat:19.942208, Lon: -155.87265), Makaiwa Bay is a gem not to be missed.Kailua-Kona 45 min south Lifeguard: No Hours: 630am to 630pm daily From Queen Kaahumanu Highway turn makai (toward the ocean) into... Read more
  • Kona beach: Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay

    Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay

    Kona, Big Island
    The northernmost beach in the Kekaha Kai State Park, this picturesque beach is just one out of three splendid beaches located within an easy drive from all Kailua-Kona. Officially named Manini'owali Beach, it is loosely referred to by islanders... Read more
  • Captain Cook beach: Napo'opo'o Landing

    Napo'opo'o Landing

    Captain Cook, Big Island
    A part of the larger Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Marine Conservation District, Napoopoo landing offers clear conditions and easy ocean entry.AT A GLANCEHighlights: a historic landing with water teeming with fishActivities: Sun... Read more
  • Mauna Kea beach: Hapuna Beach

    Hapuna Beach

    Mauna Kea, Big Island
    This Kohala Coast beach is of the stuff that Hawaii dreams are made of. A favorite of the beach rating gurus, it is consistently highly rated year after year. Clear days will bring views of the summit of Haleakala on the neighboring island of... Read more
  • Waikoloa beach: Anaehoomalu Bay

    Anaehoomalu Bay

    Waikoloa, Big Island
    Anaehoomalu Bay, Waikoloa Beach Resort Lat: 19.913623 Lon: -155.886791 Kailua-Kona 45 min south Lifeguard: No Hours: 6am-8pm daily Take the Queen Kaahumanu Highway and turn makai (toward the ocean) into the Waikoloa Beach Resort.... Read more
  • Mauna Kea beach: Kaunaoa Bay

    Kaunaoa Bay

    Mauna Kea, Big Island
    Kaunaoa Bay, Mauna Kea Beach Resort Lat: 20.005109Lon: -155.822686 Kailua-Kona 60 minutes south Lifeguard: Yes Hours: sunrise to sunset daily From Queen Kaahumanu Highway and turn makai (toward the ocean) into the Mauna Kea Beach... Read more
  • Naalehu beach: Mahana Green Sand Beach

    Mahana Green Sand Beach

    Naalehu, Big Island
    Remote and untamed this beach can be found past the end of South Point Road at the base of Pu'u o Mahana in the district of Ka'u. Accessible on foot or by 4WD only. The hot sunny trek is well worth a visit to experience the world's only green... Read more
  • Mauna Kea beach: Ohai'ula Beach at Spencer Beach Park

    Ohai'ula Beach at Spencer Beach Park

    Mauna Kea, Big Island
    This popular beach park offers more than just beach fun. Glimpses of dolphin pods and the summit of Haleakala on the neighboring island of Maui are glorious on clear days while the winter months delight beachgoers with peeks of humpback whales.... Read more
  • Kona beach: Mahai'ula at Kekaha Kai State Park

    Mahai'ula at Kekaha Kai State Park

    Kona, Big Island
    This attractive beach is the southernmost at Kekaha Kai State Park. However, it is not the easiest to access. The rutted and unpaved road is deemed off-limits by car rental agencies and beach going islanders prefer to forgo the bumpy ride for a... Read more
  • Naalehu beach: Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park

    Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Park

    Naalehu, Big Island
    This unique and remote beach is certainly a departure from the typical postcard beauties, but for those love remote beaches, this is one of the world's beauties. The beach has a a history of devastation, industry and shipping, but today it's a... Read more