I love this beach. Especially, on a windy day. The first part of the beach is more for small…read morechildren. The rocks block the current so it's also a great spot for snorkeling. Once you drive into area, you go to security area and state you are there for the beach. They will let you know if parking lot/beach is full. If not, you are given a pass to enter. You make a u-turn and it will be the first right. You just press button for security and I'm sure they are watching and recognize you, they buzz you in. There will be signs to follow. This is a clean beach. Bathrooms are so very clean, showers are warm. White sands and beautiful water. You have a choice to walk down further. It's really nice. The water is just gorgeous and such a calm place. We come here often. It's easy to get to and like I said, very clean. Security is so very friendly and very welcoming!

A great beach area via access through the Four Seasons. Locals know. Lots of parking, bathrooms and…read moreshower. Aloha!

An absolute delight that felt like a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of Kailua-Kona…read more Located on the site of the old Kona Airport, this flat and partially shaded walking path takes you on a gentle loop through various gardens. It is absolutely filled with cats and mongoose. The former don't really seem 'wild' or 'feral' since there were many locals calling them by name and offering food and water. It really seems like a cat paradise. It appears that the park has been adopted by a number of volunteers, so you see personal memorials, positive affirmations, a free book library (donate one and take one), and other personal touches. However, even though it appears that many people are responsible for maintaining the various gardens, it doesn't seem cluttered or overdone. I was especially surprised to see the cacti garden and other tropical plants that we didn't see elsewhere on the island. For facilities, parking is free and easy, and I noticed one water fountain near the entrance and the closest bathrooms are at the beach across the parking lot.

Wow only 2 reviews, tbh found this on TripAdvisor and it's a good place to stop by if you're into…read morelocal flora and a bit of landscape. Huge parking lot, not touristy and probably more for the local volunteers who come by to maintain the grounds or to meet up for a walk (seems like more of the elderly population). A local was on a run and even offered to take a pic of us, so friendly mahalo! Free to come and go, there's no one here to bother you or explain things. Paved road, very comfortable to walk and even bring kids. Across the parking lot is a beach/shoreline where there are some more people lounging and enjoying some sun and water. A nice find. Can spend maybe 20 mins or more if you're into the different flora fauna, or at least you can check out the beach there and be in your own little oasis.

We stumbled upon this spot around 9AM and there were plenty of spots left! You have to check in…read morewith the security and they give you a parking pass. There are nice restrooms and showers to use all for free! Such a good spot to wade in the water or snorkel around. We even got to see a sea turtle in the bay!

Awesome place. Small quiet area Parking is limited. If you can't swim good beach to go toread more

This is a beautiful, smaller beach, great for little kids. It's more like a bay since there's a big…read morereef protecting it from waves. For the adventurous you can snorkel out beyond the reef. The parking lot does get full quickly, so getting there early as ideal.

Kikaua Beach is a great location to relax at when visiting the Big Island of Hawai'i. However, you…read moreneed to obtain a parking pass to access the lot, and parking passes are very limited. Best to come first thing in the morning if you can. As for the beach, there are restroom facilities and showers, and there is a protected cove so it is great for families and their young kids. It is not super big, but the sand is clean and well-kept by the grounds crew.

This is a beautiful trail that snakes through both private and public lands along the ocean…read more According to the National Park Services website, this trail stretches for 175 miles, traversing hundreds of ancient Hawaiian settlement sites. I am reviewing the section of trail that is located between Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site and Anaeho'omalu Bay, south of Waikoloa Resorts. You can pickup the trail at the south end of Spencer State Beach Park. There is a wood pylon and signage that marks the trail. As you walk through, you will see additional signage intermittently indicating that you are still on the trail. The views are beautiful and by walking through you will see the most pristine coastline in the Puako area. You will hit every beach access point between Spencer State Beach Park and Anaeho'omalu Bay, so it's a great way to familiarize yourself with the best spots. It gets HOT, so make sure to bring plenty of water and apply sunscreen. The path can be rocky, and there are several steep inclines/declines, so I would not recommend this trail for very small children or adults with mobility issues. Otherwise, I highly recommend experiencing this trail.

I did two stretches of this coastal walk, both fantastic. My favorite was probably the area between…read moreHoloholkai Beach Park and Puako, which is just about a half mile (I think). It was very quiet the day I was there, a weekday in January. I would have gone further than Puako, but the surf was so high due to a storm that there wasn't much beach to walk on. It's very much a beach walk so.....you need some rocks to walk on! But it's gorgeous. The other area I enjoyed is the one between Hapuna Beach and the Mauna Kea Resort. Here you're traveling up on a bluff, so the views are spectacular and I saw a whale (I understand there is much more of a "whale show" near the Fairmont, they like that area). It's nice to be up high and the waves crashing on the cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop. The drama on the other side is the many mega mega mega million dollar mansions. Kind of fun to see how the other half lives, although they all look very lightly occupied. Anyway this is a nice walk of about a mile. P.S. I probably walked on a lot more of this trail....according to the Nat'l Park Service it's 175 miles long...but most of it isn't marked in any way, so I imagine that almost any coastal walk you do is technically included.

Great beach to boogie board or snorkel with fine white sand. When I was here there were a few sea…read moreturtles swimming around, which was very cool to see. YOU NOW HAVE TO PAY TO ENTER!!! Many reviews I see from late 2025 say it's free, but you now have to pay through credit card or Apple Cash. It's ~20 dollars for 2 people.

Almost every beach we went to on the Big Island was so rocky but we found this one on our last day…read more White sands, clear water. It was just picture perfect. It was crowded but we found a slightly isolated patch of sand to play in. Free parking, showers and restrooms.

Small little calm water cove next to the pier with Kona boys rental, in front of Marriott…read morecourtyard, with ABC, snacks, Ululani best shaved ice ,safe for kids to play and snorkel to see plenty of coral fish. Keep an eye for dolphin playing around the outside too. Outside shower, restrooms, very close to the street.

This beach opens into a small lagoon that you can snorkel in before you get to the open ocean…read more There is a great beach Shack that offers lessons for SUP if needed . The small beach with white sands is also a nice quiet place to relax at night to listen to the waves if you are staying at the King K hotel. We had a small impromptu night picknic with food purchased and drinks from the hotel listening to the Ironman World Championships banquet luau music at night . It was beautiful , relaxing and soulful. Highly recommend.

This little gem of a beach is located on NELHA property, which is right next to the airport. When…read morethe tide is high enough you'll see people hanging out in the tide pools. Its not a large beach but you'll find a lot of locals coming here to gather and bbq, or hang out to watch the gorgeous sunsets. Wawaloli is right next to the Kona airport so you'll see quite a few airplanes taking off and landing right over your head. Its pretty cool to watch but if you don't want to be bothered by the noise then this might not be the best beach park for you. There is plenty of free parking and public restrooms as well.

As visitors, we usually spend our final hours on island here. Its a lovely rustic beach area; a…read moresmall restroom with shower. There is a small salt-water pool here with some sand. The black lava shore is fun to explore peeking in tidepools. Not much shade here, if you're lucky you'll get to park under one of the few trees. Our last visit here the surf was up and punching some spectacular waves skyward. Ample parking, has never been very busy when we've been here. Aloha, Hawaii!