Kaupulehu, HI

Kailua-Kona

Kua Bay featuring a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a beach
Kua Bay which includes a sandy beach, swimming and landscape views
Photo by Joe Ratliffe
Photo by Joe Ratliffe
Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy
Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy

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Terri and I went swimming with Honu or turtle which is a protected species in Hawaii. Coral was good but got to about 2 dozen Honu in the open and sheltered waters. Awesome blue waters and skies in Kona today.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Kailua-Kona Beaches
Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a beach

Kua Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kua Bay during your travels in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Kua Bay
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

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 Kailua-Kona. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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

Kailua Pier

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona with a stop at Kailua Pier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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

Magic Sands Beach

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

Magic Sands Beach
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring rugged coastline, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Kahalu'u Beach Park

During your trip to Kailua-Kona, enjoy the surf and sand at Kahalu'u Beach Park along with the snorkeling. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Kahalu'u Beach Park

Things to do

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

$94
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Young girl holding a sea urchin on the glass bottom boat in the Pacific Ocean near the Big Island of Hawaii

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
Another fun day at captain cook reef

Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

$35
per traveler
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

$90
per adult
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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Other neighborhoods around Kaupulehu

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park showing signage

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffeehouses and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kohanaiki Beach Park while you're exploring the area.

Kalaoa
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Kona Palisades

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

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

Kona Palisades
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Pu'uanahulu

You might make a stop by Makani Golf Club while you're exploring Pu'uanahulu.

Pu'uanahulu
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 Pier or Kailua-Kona Wharf while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring a park and tropical scenes

Holualoa Village

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

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 Magic Sands Beach and Honl's Beach.

Alii Kai

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