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Getting There
Kohala Coast Beaches
Kona Coast Beaches
From Kailua-Kona: Take the
Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway north
from Kailua-Kona. Turn left into the
Four Seasons Resort. Almost
immediately turn left onto the road
labeled ‘Public Access’ that leads to
the public parking lot at the beach.
Allow 30 minutes.
• Kahalu`u Beach Park
• White Sands Beach
• Kua Bay
• Kikaua Point Beach
• Kuki`o (4 Seasons) Beach
Windward Beaches
From Waikoloa Resorts: Take the
Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway.
south. Turn right into the Four
Seasons Resort. Almost
immediately turn left onto the road
labeled ‘Public Access’ that leads to
the public parking lot at the beach
Allow 30 minutes.
Beachgoer’s Checklist
Essentials to pack:
beach bag
lightweight day-pack
sunscreen
hat
polarized sunglasses
sand mat
beach towel
umbrella
chair
snacks
book, Kindle or iPad
underwater camera
snorkeling gear
zip-top plastic bags
plenty of drinking water
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Specific Information (map)
As the Chinese saying goes, “A picture's meaning can express ten thousand
words.” Can there be anything more beautiful than this picture-perfect, relatively
undiscovered beach only ten miles north of Kailua Kona?
• Be Sun Safe
The tropical
sun can be
brutal. Even in
the shade of a
beach
umbrella, reflected sunlight can
burn unprotected skin. You
wouldn’t want to spoil your
vacation on the first day, so we
advise that you wear
waterproof sunblock (SPF 50 is
appropriate for most beach
activities) and reapply it at least
once during your time at the
beach. Be sure to sunscreen
the tops of your feet and the
tops of your ears.
Kuki`o beach is located within the Hualalai Resort complex and adjacent to the
Kuki`o Golf Course. This area of the coast has recently been developed and
access to this beach has been improved to accommodate the high end residents
and guests. Entry to the hotel complex is unrestricted but beach parking is limited
to just 40 spaces. Plan to arrive early for a spot.
Stop at the gatehouse for a shoreline access parking pass and directions to the
beach road. Restrooms, showers, and drinking water are located at the beach
end of the parking lot. A paved pathway leads from parking past anchialine ponds
and a canoe shed to the beach. Sea turtles haul out onto this and nearby Kikaua
Point beach for sunning and nesting. Law requires that you do not disturb them stay at least twenty feet away.
Although there are some shady areas near the beach, we recommend you bring
your own portable shade. And at the end of your day consider watching sunset
from the Beach Tree Bar at the nearby Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai .
From Waimea: Take the Kawaihae
Road west towards the ocean. Turn
left onto the Queen Ka`ahumanu
Highway the follow it south. Turn
right into the Four Seasons Resort.
Almost immediately turn left onto the
road labeled ‘Public Access’ that
leads to the public parking lot at the
beach Allow 90 minutes.
From Hilo: It is too far to get there
and back in a day.
Kuki’o Beach Turtles (0:27)