What to say when you find this beach ? All is there to say that it is a real gem of this coast ! But to join it, a bit of effort is necessary. You must take the direction of the Kekaha Kai state park...More

While visiting the big island of Hawaii our family visited Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'i beach to swim and snorkel. After a slow trip down the dirt road (north of the Kona airport) we parked in a dirt lot. There is a trail before the lot that is...More

Nice beach, not as rocky as some, but not as free of rocks as, say Hapuna Beach. Benefits are that it is not nearly as crowded and there is shade from trees. If you walk about 20 minutes past the main beach, you can find...More

Takes a bit if 4WD and a bit of walking to get to, but is totally worth the trouble. If the hot walk on lava is to much for you, just stay at the beach closer to the parking lot. It is equally magical and...More

Firstly there is a 'unimproved' road that leads you to a car park of another beach. his track is driveable in a regular sedan as I saw people driving mondeos and Chrysler hatches across the surface. Take it slow and pick your lines and you...More

if you can get there go. its a bit of a trek to get in, so pack lite, but the beach is huge. not alot of shade

As soon as we arrive on the Pride of America, we took the tender to shore. We arrived on the dock about 10:15. We asked a local taxi driver named Clinton to take us here. It was a $50 fare one way. We pre-arranged a...More

This beach is what everyone says it is- silky white sand, clear water, peaceful and without throngs of people. There are 2 ways to get there: Kekaha Kai which requires a bumpy but relatively easy drive (accessible with sedan) and a 20 minute walk to...More

A great place to unwind and jump into peaceful blue water. There are many shades to sit under. Mostly younger population, and fun crowd beach here. We were there for a few hours and was lots of fun. Will definitely go back.

Very beautiful area to just sit and enjoy the beautiful Hawaii waterfront. Stop, take a look and soak in the sun.