Kalaoa, HI

Kailua-Kona

After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢
Beautiful spot to watch the dolphins play. #Adventure
Beautiful Sunset
#blue 50 Shades of Blue - 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.
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.

Popular places to visit

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

4.5/5(286 reviews)

Discover ancient Hawaii at this historic settlement.

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

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 Makalawena. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Makalawena Beach
#blue 50 Shades of Blue - 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.

Kekaha Kai State Park

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

Kekaha Kai State Park
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 Kailua-Kona. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mahai'ula Beach
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Kailua Pier

After visiting Kailua Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Kailua Pier
Magic Sands Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Magic Sands Beach

4.5/5(436 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?

Magic Sands Beach

Kalaoa Hotel Deals

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is NT$12,856 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
NT$12,856
NT$15,262 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,133 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$6,376 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$6,376
NT$8,514 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,882 reviews)
Due to weather conditions everything was closed.

Reviewed on 2026/3/17

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NT$5,964 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
NT$5,964
NT$8,031 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,408 reviews)
Pool was not open because of the storms. Room was nice. Minimal TV channels.

Reviewed on 2026/3/17

PACIFIC 19 Kona
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NT$8,882 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
NT$8,882
NT$11,875 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Great property, beautiful pool, areas of the complex were empty. - Just hope they do not put you next to an area that is under construction. Checked in for three nights. Literally next to construction happening between 9 and 5 am. Not just banging, but pretty much non-stop hammer drilling the entire ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI
The price is NT$6,889 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$6,889
NT$9,699 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,181 reviews)
The room smelled like a wet dog slept there. There was mold on the vents in the bathroom, the sliding glass doors allowed for rain to come in and we found a cockroach in our closet. The WiFi was weak. The resort is aged and not worth the cost of what we paid.

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is NT$8,427 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$8,427
NT$10,004 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,092 reviews)
Fabulous stay!! Loved it!

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
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Other neighborhoods around Kalaoa

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Kona Palisades

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Kona Palisades might not have many top sights, but Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kona Palisades
Turtle in Hawai'i. Really nice beach to hang out, white sand and clear water!

Kaupulehu

Unique features of Kaupulehu include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Kailua-Kona Beaches or Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course while you're exploring the area.

Kaupulehu
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Historic Kailua Village

Visitors to Historic Kailua Village rave about its stunning beaches, island views, and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Kailua-Kona Wharf or Kona Brewing Company while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Aerial view of Kahikolu Congregation Church, Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach.

Holualoa Village
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Alii Kai

While Alii Kai might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Magic Sands Beach.

Alii Kai
Rugged Lava Shoreline Along Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

Alii Heights Mauka

While Alii Heights Mauka might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

Alii Heights Mauka

Kalaoa, HI