Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Kahalu’u Beach Park is the most popular destination on the island for snorkelers and divers, and is commonly referred to as “snorkel beach.” During the reign of King Kamehameha it was decided that a sheltered beach was needed for the king and his family. A thick seawall was built protecting the bay that Kahalu’u Beach Park now occupies. The seawall creates a calm and peaceful beach environment for snorkelers, swimmers and families.

Arrive at the beach early to ensure you get a parking spot and a patch of sand, as Kahalu’u is extremely popular. As such, the atmosphere is lively and a great place to meet locals and fellow travelers.

The beach is well serviced, with food, drinks and equipment rental all available nearby. A shaded pavilion, lifeguards, and public toilets and showers make this an excellent beach for families.

Rent a mask and snorkel and venture into the shallow water. Kahalu’u is an excellent place for inexperienced snorkelers as it is easy to enter the water, there are no waves and the underwater views are rewarding.

Those with more diving experience should head closer to the seawall. Swim with Hawaiian turtles, or watch them crawl along the sand between sunbathers at one of the most common homes of the animals. Watch as the beautiful raccoon butterfly fish dart in and out of the coral reef below you, or be engulfed by a huge school of tropical fish in one of the best dive sites on the island.

Kahalu’u Beach Park is located on Ali’i Drive, approximately 5.5 miles (9 kilometers) from town, and is best reached by car, but parking is limited. There is limited public transportation to the beach however, taxis will take you there from the town. The beach is open daily and is free of charge.

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Kona Islander Vacation Club

Historic Kailua Village

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￥89,776

per person

Sep 26 - Sep 30

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

7/10 Good! (375 reviews)

The room that we had was modified, presumably by the owner. Entry was through doors with opposite hinges. A left handed screen door and a right handed keyed entry made it difficult to access the room with luggage. The keyed door opens to the kitchenette, with an inch of swing to spare, effectively blocking entry to the main space. The mirror wall and closet doors were exceptionally clean. The table and chairs on the lanai however, were salty and dusty upon arrival. The air conditioning was an older, loud model, which droned out the sounds of loud cars passing by. There are supposedly 50 parking spaces for 150 units, good luck parking on site after dinner. Staff was available by phone during check-in hours and showed up promptly.

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

Historic Kailua Village

￥103,086

per person

Sep 26 - Sep 30

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

8.4/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)

2nd time staying on this property and this unit was no as nice as the one we got.before. This one was clean but run down. Couch bed was not comfortable at all. No closet door for the washer/dryer, Crack and sagging ceiling in the bedroom. It is a great location, next ro the water, beautiful balcony view of the ocean, walking distance to downtown and next door to a small beach. If you are going to be out and about all day, it is a good place to come back to at Nighy. Just not all units are as nice and you don't get to pick which unit you stay in, It would be nice if you could pick.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026