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!

The beach was too craggy along most of the shoreline to get into the water. Portapotty restrooms…read moreare available next to where the main restrooms are, or were as one of them had clearly been burned to the ground, it's remains still visible behind a busted gate wrapped with caution tape. The parking lot is long and desolate like a mostly abandoned drive-in theater, with the periodic transient walking jerkily across it. It's not often places take on a sinister vibe. Maybe there is a house down the street from where you grew up, where it was rumored somebody was murdered. Perhaps there is a creaky roller coaster in a traveling carnival that comes to mind when somebody says think of a disconcerting place. Having seen this place in person take my word for it when I say this is a quaint little beach, right out of a Stephen King fueled nightmare. It looks nice from a distance, but up close and underneath ... something just ain't right here.

Really small cove right after the gate. Sand is a little clearer here and the initial water isn't…read moreas rocky. Still plenty of tidepools to explore

This spot is off the beaten path, with no real signs leading to the sight. Although I had…read moreresearched it, we really arrived by accident and were just exploring. Goats wandering around, beautiful views and a little hike to get to the water across burial grounds. The views were really amazing. We came here twice, once during a rain storm and the other on a beautiful sunny morning. This is a special spot that you should not miss. B

Fantastic. Can't say enough. Quiet amazing place to eat a dinner and watch the sunset. Ocean…read morecrashing into lava rock all around you. The view is outrageous.

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!

We were staying at the Hilton Waikoloa. A friend recommended fishing at Holoholokai Beach Park…read morewhich is a short drive from the Hilton. First, we headed to the Walmart in Kona to pick up fishing gear. We found telescopic poles (perfect for traveling), a net and other fishing supplies. Then we headed to Safeway for shrimp for bait. When we arrived at Holoholokai Beach Park, there were only 2 other cars parked in the parking lot. We walked to the left side (facing the ocean) of beach but found it a bit too rocky. There was a turtle stranded on the reef, about 20 feet from the water. We called DLNR, but they said that the turtle will be find and that they won't be sending anyone out to help it. I hope that the poor guy made it back to the water. We headed to the opposite side of the beach (right side) and found a couple areas which allowed us to walk out on the reef (at low tide) and fish in shallow pools or close to where the waves were breaking on the reef. My son caught a fish on his first cast. He caught another fish (mostly Kupipi), then another and another. We almost always smash the barb on our hooks with a plier so that it is easy to remove a release the fish, so not to cause much harm to the fish. My friend said that Kupipi is good eating, just throw it on a grill. But why eat an ugly reef fish when you can order pizza and pasta from the resort that you're staying at, right? Ha ha! Anyway, it was a beautiful day for fishing. We even came back a second day and the results were the same, we caught (and released) a lot of fish. We saw less than 10 other people there (all tourists), but no other fishermen. If you go, make sure to bring sunscreen, a hat and bottled water. It's quite hot and there aren't any trees to provide shade (at least not near the fishing area). We will look for other fishing spots the next time we visit Kona, but this is definitely a convenient fishing location while staying in the Waikoloa area. There is also a public restroom near the parking lot. Happy fishing! : )

The worst bathroom I've seen in my life, no divider between the urinals AND NO DOOR TO THE…read moreTOILETS!!! When you walk in the door you have a clear view of the toilets. And if you need to drop the kids off?? No privacy AT ALL

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.

We came here for the opportunity to observe Green Sea Turtles (Honu) in the wild! This is a small…read morebut scenic white sand beach with dark rockery and freckles of black lava rock scattered about. We visited before noon on a Sunday and were surprised that the beach was pretty secluded. We drove along Kealakehe Parkway to the parking area near the Kona Sailing Club (there will be a ton of sailboats). From here, you'll see a gate with signage of the "Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park". Follow the trail behind the gate, going left towards the water. The walk is about 10 minutes along a sandy pathway before reaching the beach. When we didn't see anyone on the trail for the first few minutes, we couldn't tell if we were on the right track, but then we encountered a couple people who assured us that we were heading in the correct direction. The beach itself is beautiful, but all of us were completely captivated by the two sea turtles basking in the sun. It looked like they were sleeping and simply enjoying the warmth. There is a reminder on the beach to keep your distance from the turtles, at least 20 feet to be exact. They should be admired from afar! One of the turtles was closer to shore, while the other one was further out on the rockery. They appeared so peaceful and we were lucky to see them, especially as they are sadly considered an endangered species. You can walk along the rockery, although just watch your step. The surface is definitely uneven and some are slippery with seaweed. Within the rockery are little pools where tiny fish are zipping around. This was such a marvelous way to start our day!

We weren't able to find the sandy path to the beach, so we ended up on the uneven and rocky path to…read morethe beach. The rocky and uneven path is a bit tough for anyone, particularly in flip flops, and definitely tough for older and younger folks. The beach was relatively nice with a decent amount of sand, and there were a number of fish to see while snorkeling. There are a number of scuba divers and people fishing in the area, though not close to the snorkelers or swimmers. We didn't see any turtles while we were at the beach, so I think there are other beaches with more turtles that are more accessible. There aren't any facilities at this beach, and there also isn't a parking lot.

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

We hand a great time at the beach. Bring your own shade. Not much shade around, a few spots but…read moretake quickly.