‘Alula Beach
You can’t have both a culture and a beach. Alula Beach is a fantastic swimming location for children, with sea turtles in shallow water and part of an ancient Hawaiian fishing hamlet and pond. That’s a triple play for the beach. The sand is granite and coral, so it’s not a fine-sand beach. It’s still great for soaking up some sun on a lounger. Alula Beach is a tiny crescent-shaped beach that forms part of the 1-mile long stretch of beach with Honokohau Beach in Kailua. Despite strong seas, the region is safe to swim and a popular snorkeling site. The Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park makes up the beach. It was convenient to visit the visitor center first (free entrance). The visitor center may teach you about the history of the fishing grounds and Hawaiian culture. Although it was in an empty lava field, it was teeming with life due to freshwater springs and numerous fish ponds. It’s a strange location for a tour. Make your way to the harbor entrance for a brief stroll on ‘Alula Beach after the history tour.
Mahai’ula Beach
The next and subsequent beaches are breathtaking white-sand, isolated beaches. Mahai’ula Beach is 28 minutes (11.6 miles) north of Kailua-Kona. The fine, white sand slopes gradually from the palm tree-lined beach into the crystal clear seas. Palm trees provide shade under which you can relax in comfort without being burned by the sun’s rays. The water is extremely rough and dangerous, making it unsuitable for children to swim. The waves can get big during the winter at Mahai’ula Beach in Mahai’ula Bay. The water has a gradual slope, however, and there are lots of vibrant coral reefs within swimming distance of the beach. The journey to the parking lot was only 5 minutes long. Mahai’ula Beach is a remote beach because people do not want to travel the bumpy lava field gravel road to get here. Many travelers bypass Route 19 by driving straight past it. If you’re looking for a quiet white sand beach near Kailua-Kona that isn’t too crowded, this is the place to go.
Makalawena Beach
Follow an unpaved lava path to Mahai’ula Beach, surrounded by towering black-sand dunes. This powdery white-sand beach is well worth the trek. 15 to 20 minutes north of the center, you’ll find Makalawena. It’s a hilly trek across burned earth, but the beach is peaceful, and the water is beautiful. Makalawena is a beautiful beach that’s ideal for swimming and sunbathing. The water is crystal clear and very refreshing. It’s also an excellent snorkel location with a shallow coral reef only offshore and colorful underwater caverns. Also, there’s a freshwater pool located at the back of the beach.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the beaches of Kona are worth a visit. The sand is beautiful, the water is crystal clear, and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. Whether you’re looking for a place to swim, sunbathe, or snorkel, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Kona. So pack your bags and head to the beach!