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Kekaha Kai State Park
(Mahai'ula Beach)
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
* Note - this park is closed Wednesdays.
*Beautiful sandy beach with shade trees. Experienced swimmers and snorkelers suggested - water can be rough and have currents.
* Access is by a rough gravel & rock road - typically 4WD is required. Many regular rental cars donate their mufflers here to recycle.
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
All beach areas are accessible to the public.
Do not trespass near houses.
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
This Hawaii State Park area has no lifeguards, no restrooms, no picnic tables and no drinking water. The Hawaii State Parks department should be embarrassed to have their name at the entrance.
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
Sea turtles frequent the beach.
Disturb or touch them and you will go to jail.
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
* The north end of the park (Kua Bay) is more developed and accessible. It's an example of what could /
should
be done to
this southern part of the park.
* Nearby Makalawena is a 20 minute walk north.
Mahalo to Jochen Diedrich of Germany
Warning - Falling coconuts can be fatal !
Directions: 2.6 miles north of Kona airport. The 1.5 mile road is gravel with deep potholes and ruts.
Kona123 advises NOT using a 2wd car - use 4wd ONLY.
Picture of the access road from the gravel area near the highway, where some people park and walk to the beach. This road is college money for the children of the local muffler shop man.
