Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach.

During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks.
Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach!

There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

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Unmatched location Four Seasons Hualalai 5BR/5BA Ocean Estate 6500sqft 3/4 acre

2.55 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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A hot tub is featured at this vacation home, along with a garden and laundry facilities. Barbecue grills are provided for your convenience.

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at 4th Fairway, Ocean View with 2 Golf Carts

2.75 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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A water park and an outdoor pool are featured at this smoke-free villa. There's fun for all ages with a playground and an arcade/game room, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the gym and conveniences like limo/town car service and concierge services.

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI

2.94 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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This luxury resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and an arcade/game room, and in-room childcare is an added bonus. Enjoy the 7 outdoor pools and get free self parking.

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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

72 300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI

3.47 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 3 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a children's pool, and in-room childcare is an added bonus. Enjoy the 3 hot tubs and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.

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Stunning Ocean Views + Designer Designed Kona Home

4.45 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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Breezy Kailua-kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!

4.88 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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This cottage doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Barbecue grills are provided for your convenience.

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Fully Decked Lifted 4WD Tan FJ Cruiser!

4.97 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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Stay at this vacation home in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, air conditioning, and sun loungers. Popular attractions Kailua Pier and Makalei Golf Club are located nearby.

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Luxurious Makai Villa with Pool and Ocean Views

5.01 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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Beautiful Pool with Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views

5.17 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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Afforable & quaint upstairs 2Bedroom 1Bath apartment with lanai and Ocean views

5.21 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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HALE LIO KAI: GORGEOUS HOME WITH POOL, HOT TUB & STUNNING OCEAN/SUNSET VIEWS

5.23 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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Private ocean view oasis with dream pool, rooftop deck, vaulted ceilings

5.3 mi from Kehaka Kai State Park

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Makalawena Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Makalawena Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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Kekaha Kai State Park

Enjoy a trip to Kekaha Kai State Park and popular activities like snorkeling in Kalaoa. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

We discovered this serene little beach last month. After turning off the highway there is a 2 mile drive over rocky unpaved terrain, but if you take it slow any kind of car should be able to traverse it. Our compact rental car did great. There is a parking area, and then a trail through the lava fields to the beach

Mahai'ula Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Manini'owali Beach

4.5/5(5 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kaupulehu. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

Kua Bay

4.5/5(153 reviews)

Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast.

Queen's Bath

4/5(10 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Queen's Bath, a lovely green space in Kailua-Kona. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Recent Kehaka Kai State Park hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Afforable & quaint upstairs 2Bedroom 1Bath apartment with lanai and Ocean views

5 out of 5

Posted 12 days ago

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"Great location. Spacious apartment with tasteful decor. Comfortable beds and nice lanai."

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Stunning Ocean Views + Designer Designed Kona Home

5 out of 5

Posted 3 weeks ago

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"Very clean! Perfect size for family of 4 to come back to and rest every evening after going out to explore the island every day. Very convenient to airport. Very relaxing front porch and very well stocked with all our needs. Great selection of beach chairs and swimming gear for us to use while staying as well! Highly, highly, highly recommend this place. Thanks again for helping us make great memories on our first trip to Hawaii!!"

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Beautiful Pool with Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views

5 out of 5

Posted 3 weeks ago

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"The house was close to the airport (a plus since we had early flights out), near the beaches and the downtown area, and about a half-hour drive to resort golf courses. It was clean and had a spacious, open floor plan for gathering. We had ample room for meal prep, serving, and eating at the roomy counter with barstools. Seating in the living area was comfy and adequate. There were three bedrooms, a bed, and a pull-out sofa for plenty of sleeping areas. Three screened sliding doors, windows, and ceiling fans kept the house cool and comfortable. The outdoor shower helped keep sand from getting into the house after trips to the beach. The big patio had long tables and chairs for dining al fresco and a comfy rattan seating space. The BBQ area was another small gathering place with a table and rattan benches, so the cook wasn't left out of the fun. The pool was a nice alternative to the beach when we wanted to have water fun without sand or leaving the house. We appreciated the washer and dryer. Beach towels, pool toys, and sunblock were available, too. Janie, the host, was friendly, responsive, and professional, and made our stay smooth and easy. If you plan to visit Kona, we highly recommend this property for spacious, comfortable, and relaxing lodging."

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Luxurious Makai Villa with Pool and Ocean Views

5 out of 5

Posted 1 month ago

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"This place was close to many attractions in the area, very nice pool and outside yard with plenty of room for 10 of us. I really have nothing bad to say about this bnb. We all really enjoyed our selfs."

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