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Kailua Bay & Kamakahonu Beach Review

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Kailua Bay & Kamakahonu Beach

  • Address: Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI | Map It

Fodor's Review:

Kids will especially enjoy this small pocket beach where they can play in the sand, ride waterbikes, paddle kayaks, and splash in the calm water. Fronting the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel and next to Kailua Pier, this little crescent of white sand is the only beach in downtown Kailua-Kona. Protected by the harbor, the calm water makes this a perfect spot for kids; for adults it's a great place for a swim and a lazy beach day. The water is surprisingly clear for being surrounded by an active pier. Snorkeling can be good, especially if you move south from the beach. There's a kiosk with snorkeling and kayaking equipment rentals. A little family of sea turtles likes to hang out next to the seawall, so keep an eye out. On a small peninsula protecting the beach is the reconstructed Ahuena Heiau, the recognized temple of King Kamehameha the Great, who spent the last years of his life here at Kamakahonu.

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