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Four Seasons / Ka'upulehu Beach
Kikaua Point Beach | Kukio Beach
Four Seasons / Kaupulehu Beach | Kona Village Beach / Kahuwai Bay
* Long white sand beach in front of Four Seasons Hualalai Resort
* Swimming is not great. (Mostly rocks in water; there are some man made sandy coves for wading in front of the resort.)
* Usually crowded with hotel guests and the hotel's lounge chairs. Less crowded toward the South end.
* Limited number of parking stalls; one in, one out when lot is full.
* Beach is a long walk from the public parking lot.
Directions: Head North from Kona Airport on Highway 19 / Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy. About 6 miles from the airport, turn left on Ka'upulehu Drive (2nd left after Kua Bay).
Head straight, towards the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort; stop at the guardshack for a pass; they will direct you to the South public lot, near Kukio. From the South / Kukio lot, Kaupulehu Beach is a 10 minute walk. There is also a North public access lot near the resort. Follow the drive through the resort to the North public parking lot. Remember the resort is private property, so abide by their rules.
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Kikaua Point Beach | Kukio Beach
Four Seasons / Kaupulehu Beach | Kona Village Beach / Kahuwai Bay
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