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!

Tucked away and not too crowded even at peak season this is a little golden nugget of a beach. Some…read moresnorkeling opportunities just off the beach too, explored a few small coral reefs with schools of tropical fish and even a large sea turtle.

This little beach is a hidden gem. Ask for a parking pass at Mauna Kea resort or walk the 1/4 mile…read morecostal trail in from Spencer Beach Park. You won't find more than a handful of people here. Sandy crescent shaped beach where the waves gently crash against the shore, a few people take paddle boards out, and everyone generally relaxes and enjoys the Kohala Coast without the masses of people you will find at more popular beaches like Hapuna. Well worth checking out!

Fabulous snorkeling! Parking is $10 and it's $5 per visitor, but worth every penny. The shore is…read moresmall and rocky in some parts, sandy in others and there's shade among some trees. There are bathrooms and outdoor showers. The same parking permit allows you access to Hapuna Beach as well. Highly recommended! Bonus: Lava Lava Beach Club is right down the road for a perfect lunch!

This is a beautiful beach with clear blue water where you can spend the whole day sheltered from…read morethe sun in the shade of the trees. The beach is equipped with a shower and toilet. While swimming on this beach we met a turtle. Parking on the beach is paid. Also, non-residents of Hawaii must pay $ 5 each. But the beach is worth it!

Spencer beach has calm waters. We have camped here before they have showers and bathrooms…read more There are a lot of sticks and such things in the sand. We try to sift as much as we can when we come watch the sunset. Other than the debris in the sand it is a good place to bring younger kids. (As long as you watch what they pick up from the sand lol) If you are visiting it would be nice and kind of you to help sift the sand. Many hands make light work. You might see mongoose, stray cats, beach chickens, maybe a goat or two here, lots of geckos and spiders of course.

What a clean beautiful spot! Swim, picnic, walk, play ball, bbq with plenty of parking. A really…read morenice beach, nice grassy area! Mahalo

One of the many highlights during my trip to the Big Island. Who doesn't love a great beach? It's…read morenot crowded and we always had a great time walking there early in the morning to catch the sun rise or in the evening for the sunset.

My family and i found out about this beach access thru a friend. There is a parking lot where you…read morecan leave your car and walk to the beach. This beach is located on property of the nearby hotel but it's free access for non hotel guests. I heard the sunset is beautiful here if you can make it at the right time. Definitely would go back here on the next trip to Kona.

We drove in through the resort gates. There are signs pointing to the public shoreline parking…read more Parking lot is nice with lots of trees for shade. Free parking. There are restrooms/ shower at parking lot area. Then you walk only 8-12 minutes to the shoreline where there is another shower/ rinse station. Easy paved trail, able to get our beachgear down and baby stroller. It's a beautiful beach with lava rock with tons of fish for snorkeling. Water shoes not so much needed but good to have

Best local beach ever. Great for small kids and snorkeling. I would bring water shoes. It has…read moreshaded area close to the water.

Mahalo palena 'ole (Gratitude beyond measure)…read more My first time visiting the Big Island. It is nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian islands combined, peaceful, beautiful, and less chaotic than O'ahu. Don't discount visiting the Big Island... I know O'ahu is the party island attracting surfers and outdoor adventurers... then you have romantic Kauai for couples. Maui is for family and fun... and the Big Island... well, it's just... big ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I love the Big Island! Don't look for the stereotypical Hawaiian getaway -- luaus and romantic stuff. We spent time both in Kailua Kona and Hilo and everywhere else in between for a short 3-1/2 days. Both ends are so different from each other. All in all, we couldn't accomplish all I wanted to see in such a short time including going to all the national parks (3 total) and visit as many beaches as we could and eat traditional Hawaiian food and shop, eat and shop... shop and eat... ahhh! so little time but we did see some beautiful sites and places and got to enjoy some local eats. We loved the lush greenery and vegetation, the legends (some creepy) and the lava! We just missed the last glow at Kilauea volcano. The eruption in the Halema'uma'u has paused... also, you don't need to join a hiking tour to see lava, we went to an area near Pahoa and Puna where lava-covered portions of Highway 132 in lower Puna area was inundated by lava during the 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano... this part is located in Lava Zone 2. If visiting the Big Island don't miss visiting the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and see Pele's home... the Kilauea Volcano. She has been growing the Big Island since 1983. The beaches are colors I've never seen before! Aloha Oe... Hana hou! Safe travels! Review #2306

I like Big Islands and I cannot lie! You other bruddahs…read morecan't deny! -- Sir Mix a Lot after eating loco moco with a cup of Kona coffee I really enjoyed my stay on the Big Island. We stayed on the Hilo side, mainly because I had never seen lava flow and wanted a glimpse. We planned out our visit before Kilauea's temper tantrum so due to the overzealous and insidious amount of lava flow, much was still closed off when we visited. It didn't stop us from having a good time though. We saw as much as we could from MacKenzie State Park, shopped, saw local attractions and ate our way through Hilo one loco moco at a time. Hilo is where loco moco was first invented so might as well indulge in a local favorite, right? The landscape is just beautiful. You will feel like you are living in paradise except for those pesky little mosquitoes. I was basically their blood bank for the whole trip so bring or buy that all important bug repellent. It's so green and vibrant on the island. The black sand beaches are unique and there's even a green sand beach that I want to visit next time I'm here. The water on the beach is crystal clear with so many shades of blue. Snorkeling is a popular activity for good reason! There's a reason why everything is so green. Hilo is #1 in rainfall out of all cities in the U.S., averaging 130 inches of rain a year. It rained pretty much every day we were here but it didn't deter us too much from going to places we had planned to visit. Just remember to have a hoodie or umbrella on hand when it gets really rainy. The locals are some of the friendliest and nicest that you'll meet. I was always greeted with kindness and a smile. I definitely want to make it back to the Big Island. I'd love to check out the Kona side as well as spend more time in Hilo.

Keona was amazing! We did the the underwater scooter and it was sooooo fun! I have Lived on island…read morefor 10 years and very versed in snorkeling and diving and the scooters were a great new experience I would highly recommend. Good vibes, fun times and knowledgeable operators! Can't wait to come out again! Cheeeeehooooooo! Do it y'all. You won't be disappointed!

Went on an excursion and rented equipment from Ona, the experience was amazing. Once in a lifetime…read more We hiked to a secluded beach, no one was around, we paddled and snorkeled. Ona is extremely knowledgeable about the ocean, and the culture in Hawaii. She showed me how to use the equipment properly, and I felt completely safe. I rented a paddle board for a week there after. The equipment was flawless, she was amazing and I was able to contact her at any time with questions and suggestions. I wold absolutely rent and go on another excursion with her.