Like many of the Big Island's best beaches, Makalawena is situated on the west-facing Kona coast. Hear you will find everything you would want and expect from a Hawaiian beach; powdery white sand, clear blue water and a fringing of lush green foliage.
Like neighboring Manini'owali and Mahaiula beaches, Makalawena is part of the Kekaha Kai State Park. However, Makalawena beach has no direct access from the road with the nearest parking about a mile away Whilst this means you're looking a something of a hike to get down the the beach, it also means… read more »
Manini'owali Beach in Kua Bay is the most northerly of a trio of beautiful beaches set in Kekaha Kai State Park. Whilst it would be nearly impossible to say which of these three beaches is the best it is certainly the case that Manini'owali Beach is the most easily accessed. Of course this also means it is the most popular, however the beach here still retains something of a secluded feel and rarely feels crowded.
The beach itself is fairly modest in size. Bookmarked by rocky lava outcrops Manini'owali consists of… read more »
Samuel M Spencer Beach Park (to give it its full name) is possibly the best family beach on the Big Island. Located on the northwest coast of the island, just south of Kawaihae Harbor, this white sand beach offers calm waters, plenty of natural shade and a pretty good range of amenities.
Also known as Ohai'ula beach, the sand here slopes gently into the ocean. Along with a large offshore reef providing protection from the waves this is generally a safe place for swimming and snorkeling. A lifeguard service ensures everybody is… read more »
