Plan a trip to see Kekaha Kai State Park

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Lea Casa at Casa de Emdeko

Holualoa Village

￥188,543

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 29

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Tokyo (TYO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

8.8/10 Excellent! (58 reviews)

Quiet, beautifully manicured gardens. Large condo. Comfortable beds. Brilliant kitchen. Lovely pools

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

Historic Kailua Village

￥206,106

per person

Oct 17 - Oct 22

found 7 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Tokyo (HND) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

8.6/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly, the condo was roomy and cozy. The only reason I didn’t leave 5 stars is because the pool was having maintenance done 4 out of the 6 days we were there and we weren’t made aware prior. Also, the extra linens for the pull out bed were soiled. But having a washer and dryer in the condo it was an easy fix.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

￥322,168

per person

Oct 9 - Oct 12

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Tokyo (HND) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Beautiful resort - peaceful beach, quiet rooms, multiple options for relaxing in the sun and/or shade and accessing water for a cool dip. The Canoe restaurant is absurdly overpriced. A glass of cab wine for $38 and standard cocktails at $27? We easily hit $450 after tip for two people. Good luck finding an ice machine - one per floor and hidden away in a staff only closet. The beach scene is wonderful - as was the beach waitstaff. The early morning water excursions were great. Skip the Luau - it felt like a large format wedding tucked back behind the hotel away from the water/no view of the sunset. However, if you really want the luau experience, pay up for the VIP tickets for superior seating and open bar.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

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Private & custom tours

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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

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Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

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Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

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Popular places to visit

Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach.

During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks.
Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach!

There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Kehaka Kai State Park

Enjoy a trip to Kehaka Kai State Park and popular activities like snorkeling in Kalaoa. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.

After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

Makalawena Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Makalawena Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

We discovered this serene little beach last month. After turning off the highway there is a 2 mile drive over rocky unpaved terrain, but if you take it slow any kind of car should be able to traverse it. Our compact rental car did great. There is a parking area, and then a trail through the lava fields to the beach

Mahai'ula Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Manini'owali Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kaupulehu. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.