Gorgeous waves and soft sand. Shade trees. Easy access but you must arrive very early to get one of the 30 parking spots. Bring snacks, water, goggles and and good book and stay for the day! Sunscreen too! Really a treasure to visit!

One of the northern most Kona area beaches. Often dubbed an idealistic beach though not quite. Parking via the hotel of the same name, though very limited parking.

Genuinely enjoyed our visit to Mauna Kea Beach. We arrived about 1pm on a Wednesday so parking was not an issue however I can see how a weekend or holiday season it could be. Short downhill walk to the beach. Once near the water the...More

Beautiful powdery beach with gentle waves and gradual slope. Great for children. Easy snorkeling for kids near the rocks.Parking does fill up so go before 9 am or later in the afternoon. There are restrooms including showers. Pool side lunch or cocktails at the Mauna...More

It is true the parking lot will be full by 9am or shortly there after. You will be turned away until a space opens up around 12 or 1pm in the afternoon. This is a perfect beach, better even than Hapuna. The sand is silly...More

This beach is reached by entering the Mauna Kea Resort. Tell the employee at the entrance booth you want to go to the public beach. Then follow the signs for public beach parking...spaces are limited so arrive early. Weekdays are better than weekends. Walk down...More

We walked to the Mauna Kea resort from the Hapuna Westin a few times. It's an easy walk via the road / cart path or you can hike the Ala Kahakai trail, which is along the coast with beautiful views. Showers, bathrooms were convenient; charming...More