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About Waikōloa Beach
Waikōloa Beach is a crescent of white sand backed by lava fields and fronted by typically calm, crystal-clear waters that make it ideal for swimming and snorkeling year-round. The beach is known for its excellent visibility and frequent sea turtle sightings, offering visitors an chance to observe these creatures in their natural habitat while exploring the nearby reef. The setting feels removed from Waikīkī's crowds, with a quieter atmosphere that attracts families and snorkelers looking for a more intimate connection with the Kona coast.
Visitor Reviews
Great beach!! My favorite out of all the ones I was able to go to. You will need a 4x4 to get down the 1.5 miles of really bumpy road but it is worth it in my opinion! Lots of sand and water access. Trees in parts if you want the shade. And a really cool atmosphere! There are bathrooms and picnic tables too if you want to use them!
Great beach for little ones but boring otherwise. HOWEVER, if you walk south for like 10 minutes down the beach you’ll see honus and have a beach all to yourself. We loved our time there. So private and peaceful.
Beach is beautiful! Very busy, so plan ahead if you want to sit out. It’s quite a hike from the parking lot at Queen’s Marketplace. The walk however is flat and pretty if you stop to see the flowers. There is a small parking lot off a resort that’s much closer to the beach itself. Not sure if it’s public parking, but it sure looked available. Wish I would have known that before we walked.
Wonderful beach and lovely shop hosts especially my favourite Amanda and Robby who have helped us with all the gears for Kayaking and snorkling… heartfelt thanks to Amanda and her team, wonderful lady. We booked Kayaking the day was windy could not even do that for 5 mins and had to come over after couple days to do that to which Amanda amazingly remembered us and courteous enough to waive off the fees for that day for Kayaking. We were able to do the Kayaking for 45 mins or it was a lovely first time experience. This beach shop is right at the very beach of Marriott Vacation resort. It is not only resort which we have enjoyed but even the hospitality this place offers. Aloha!!!
Awesome beach. loved hanging out there plenty to do relaxing, swimming, scenic, and easy to get too!
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