big island beaches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rustic and rugged, this beach is an off the beaten path beauty. Once bustling landing for inter-island steamships the tiny town of Ho'okena became a bustling port where everything from passengers to mules came and went each week. The beautiful... Read more