Aiopio Beach at a Glance
Aiopio Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is part of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, a rich archaeological site just north of Honokohau Harbor. Here you can find artifacts showing how Hawaiians lived in the past, before the time of James Cook and the civilization that followed suit.
Surrounding the beach is the Aiopio Fish Trap, a primitive pond designed for catching fish. Built by ancient island villagers, it traps the fish that come in at high tide and get trapped at low tide, so it makes for an easy catch. All that remains today is the dark lava structure around the trap, but it continues to fascinate locals and visitors alike.
The beach is safe for swimming, even for small children who can play in the shallow tide pools. Offshore reefs are scattered throughout the area, which acts as a buffer for incoming waves and currents.
Occasionally, turtles will swim up to shore and feed on the limu (seaweed). However, if you see one stay at a distance since sea turtles are protected by law since they are an endangered species and it is not allowed to touch them.
Aiopio Beach in Bullet Points
- Sandy beach with tidal pools and an ancient fish trap
- Usually calm water
- Shady areas
Aiopio Beach Facilities (top)
- Restrooms (located on trail to beach)
- No lifeguards
Aiopio Beach Water Activities
Aiopio Beach Driving Directions / Location
Take Highway 19 north of Kona and make a left turn between Mile Markers # 97 and 98. This road leads to Honokohau Harbor. Bear to the right and drive to the north parking lot. From here, take the short trail that leads to the beach.
Address: Ala Nui Kaloko, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
Aiopio Beach Map (top)
Loading...
Aiopio Beach Weather (top)
Now
75°F
Windchill:
75°F
Fair
|
Location: Kailua Kona, HI, US
Wind: 8 mph S
Humidity: 64%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.11 in rising
Sunrise: 6:36 am
Sunset: 6:32 pm
|
Thu
Hi: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Partly Cloudy
|
Fri
Hi: 81°F
Low: 70°F
Sunny
|
Aiopio Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
(top)
Aiopio Beach Reviews and Comments
(top)
Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
|
