Does Kona have swimmable beaches?

Hapuna Beach Located on the Kohala Coast (north of the 70 mile marker), it is approximately a 50 minute drive from Kailua-Kona and a 15 minute drive from Waikoloa Beach Resort. The clean, clear waters of the beach are great for swimming and boogie boarding.



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Kona Beaches Beautiful but fragile bay for experienced swimmers and snorkelers. For tips on where to park, how to enter/access the bay safely, and enjoy snorkeling and swimming mindfully, please click here.

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Beaches: Maui There's no contest here. Maui's shores have some of the best beaches in the entire state, and the Big Island's young, rocky, volcanic shores offer very little in the way of soft white sand.

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As Oahu has the most swimmable beaches and most easily accessible beaches, it takes the prize for the best beaches in Hawaii. As the second oldest major Hawaiian Island, Oahu has 227 miles of shoreline. You won't find towering sea cliffs on Oahu as you find on Kauai or Molokai.

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Makena Point is believed to have the largest gathering of sharks in Hawaii. Sightings of tiger sharks are quite common from Makena Beach on Maui Island.

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4 Secluded Beaches in Hawaii
  • Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Island. Hawaii Island isn't generally known for large expanses of endless beaches. ...
  • Polihua Beach, Lanai. Lanai has some 3,000 residents and no traffic lights, so almost any place on the island is secluded. ...
  • Secret Beach, Oahu. ...
  • Waimea Beach, Kauai.


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Choose Kona for its hotels and dry climate, Hilo for its hiking and rainforests. Or, rent a car and visit both.

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All Big Island Beaches
  • Makalawena Beach - #1 Best Beach on the Big Island.
  • Two-Step Snorkeling.
  • Kealakekua Bay.
  • Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay - #3 Best Beach on the Big Island.
  • Ai'opio Beach.
  • Kona Coast Kekaha Kai State Park - #6 Best Beach on the Big Island.
  • Kiholo Bay Scenic Overlook.
  • Alula Beach.


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If you're going to be on the island for just a couple of days and only have time to stay in one place, it probably makes sense for most travelers to stay in Kona, given its proximity to beaches, a broader range of activities, and better selection of hotels, restaurants, and flights.

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Summer is the best time to take a dip in the warm Hawaiian waters. The ocean temperature hovers around 82°, and the wind and surf are reliably low. Visitors of any experience level can enjoy snorkeling in the clear, calm summer sea.

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Lanai entices the sophisticated traveller with a handful of exclusive luxury resorts and championship golf courses. It's the least visited Hawaiian Island, small in size and slow in pace those that travel to Lanai, by air or on the ferry from Maui, are forced to rest and relax.

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There appears to be an increased risk of being bitten by a shark during certain months, in particular October through December. Early Hawaiians recognized this, and cautioned against going in the water at that time.

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Kona is a walkable seaside village, so allocate the early hours to exploring every inch of the town on foot.

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