Kekaha Kai State Park

Photo by Laurie Smith
Photo by Laurie Smith
Photo by Shannon Maya
Photo by Shannon Maya

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Kona Islander Vacation Club

Kona Islander Vacation Club

2.5 out of 5
Historic Kailua Village
per person
Sep 13 - Sep 15
found 2 days ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
7/10 Good! (320 reviews)
Great location. The place did have coffee, nor anything extra complimentary. place looked old, shower was dirty.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Hilton Pool Pass Luxe Waikoloa Villa Walk to Beach

Hilton Pool Pass Luxe Waikoloa Villa Walk to Beach

4 out of 5
per person
Sep 23 - Sep 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay immensely! Loved the pool and 2 jacuzzis Great location and walkable to both King’s and Queens’s shop, Free pass to the Hilton Resort is a big plus! Great customer service from the property manager Shannon as well! Would definitely come back!

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Castle at Hale Kama'oa

Castle at Hale Kama'oa

2 out of 5
per person
Sep 5 - Sep 9
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
No reviews

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

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

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 255 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥37,644 per adult
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 129 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,957 per adult
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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Activity duration is 5 days
7.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,195 per traveler*
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Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 135 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥28,091 per adult
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Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

Activity duration is 15 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥7,385 per traveler
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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.

Kehaka Kai State Park
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.

Makalawena Beach
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.

Mahai'ula Beach
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.

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 romantic area.

Manini'owali Beach
Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a beach

Kua Bay

Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast.

Kua Bay
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Discover ancient Hawaii at this historic settlement.

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Best Lodging Options Near Kekaha Kai State Park

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

5 out of 5
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

5 out of 5
72 300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Charming Kailua-kona Apartment Near Hiking & Golf!

Charming Kailua-kona Apartment Near Hiking & Golf!

3 out of 5
Kailua-Kona
Charming Kailua-kona Apartment Near Hiking & Golf!
Kailua-kona House w/ Balcony & Ocean Views!

Kailua-kona House w/ Balcony & Ocean Views!

3 out of 5
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-kona House w/ Balcony & Ocean Views!
Charming Pu'ukala Sunset - Near Hiking And Golf 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

Charming Pu'ukala Sunset - Near Hiking And Golf 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

3 out of 5
72-1025 Pu?ukala St, Kailua-Kona, HI
Charming Pu'ukala Sunset - Near Hiking And Golf 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
Breezy Kailua-kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!

Breezy Kailua-kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!

3 out of 5
Kailua-Kona
Breezy Kailua-kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!
Beautiful Pool with Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views

Beautiful Pool with Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views

Kailua-Kona
Beautiful Pool with Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views
Remodeled Kona Home w/Panoramic Ocean Views & Vibrant Sunsets

Remodeled Kona Home w/Panoramic Ocean Views & Vibrant Sunsets

Kailua-Kona
Remodeled Kona Home w/Panoramic Ocean Views & Vibrant Sunsets
Afforable & quaint upstairs 2Bedroom 1Bath apartment with lanai and Ocean views

Afforable & quaint upstairs 2Bedroom 1Bath apartment with lanai and Ocean views

Kailua-Kona
Afforable & quaint upstairs 2Bedroom 1Bath apartment with lanai and Ocean views
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