Big Island Beaches & The Beach Map

Welcome to the Big Island's beaches! Our goal is to match the right beach to our visitors- considering factors such as restroom facilities, lifeguards (or not), parking and suitability for swimming and snorkeling. Please review caption information on pictures below and more curso de excel in-depth info on individual beach pages. Make sure the beaches you want to visit are suitable to your needs and abilities. For example- if you are sun sensitive, you may want a beach with shade. Or, if you are an inexperienced swimmer or have kids along, a lifeguard may be important to you. Watch for warning signs at the beach that are displayed as conditions warrant.

Lapakahi State Park
Restrooms- no water. Historical site- not good for swimming.
Great whale watching.(Dec.-Apr.)

Spencer Beach
Restrooms, picnic tables, shaded areas. Great family beach.

Mauna Kea
At Mauna Kea Resort. Limited Parking. Restrooms.

Hapuna Beach
Picnic tables, shade, restrooms, smoothies & snacks.Lifeguard.

Beach 69 (Waialea)
Restrooms, picnic tables and shade. Calm-good for swimming.

A Bay
Calm water- goodswimming. Facilities at nearby Outrigger Resort.

Kukio Beach
Restrooms & showers. Not
great for swimming-good for sunbathing

Kua Bay
Showers & restrooms,
picnic tables.
Closed Wednesdays.

Makalawena Beach
No facilities, no lifeguard. 4WD
or hike to access.

Kekaha Kai
Hike in or 4WD. No facilities.
Uncrowded getaway.

 

Above/previous beaches are north of the airport .

The following beaches are south of the airport,
including Kona & Keauhou.

Kaloko-Honokohau National Park & Beach
Restrooms with showers at
adjacent marina, including restaurants and groceries.
Port-a-pots at beach.

Kailua Park (Old Airport)
Just north of Kona. Showers, picnic tables, grills. Kid friendly.
Beautiful gardens also.

King Kam Beach
Restrooms, in center of Kona
town at the pier.Close to shops,
toddler friendly.

Honl's Beach
Restrooms & showers. Grassy, shaded areas. Not good
swimming- bring a picnic or a book.

White Sands (Magic Sands)
One of Kona's in-town favorites. Showers, picnic, shade, grills. Lifeguard

Kahaluu Beach Park
Great snorkeling, picnic tables,
showers. Good for beginners and kids. Lifeguard.
AKA Kid's Beach/Snorkel Beach

Manini Beach Park
One Port-a-pot. Limited parking. OK for swim & snorkel.

Honaunau - aka Two Step
Well known spot for beginning snorkelers. Port-a-pots, no water.

Ho`okena Beach Park
Restrooms, showers, water, kayak rentals. Good swim & snorkel.
(Stay close to shore)

Green Sands
Beautiful green sand beach. Prepare to walk or drive down dirt road. No facilities.
AKA Papakolea

Whittington Beach State Park Just off the highway, a great place to camp or picnic.
Restrooms and water.

Black Sands
Restrooms, showers, water, picnic tables and usually some turtles.
AKA Punalu`u

Isaac Hale State Park and
Ahalanui Park

We need info & pics of these parks! Please send to info@www.kona123.com

Hilo Beach Parks
Something for everybody!

Laupahoehoe Point Park
Pavilion, picnic tables, water, restrooms. Unsafe for swimming.

Pics coming soon

Keokea Beach
Great place for a picnic and scenery.

Mahukona

Kapa`a