Keei Beach at a Glance
Just beside the well-known Kealakekua Bay is a small beach unknown to most visitors. Keei Beach is one of the best-kept secrets on the Big Island's Kona Coast, visited mostly by local fishermen, surfers and the occasional sightseer.
Keei Beach has white sand speckled with black lava fragments and is a good spot for a picnic. When it come to swimming though, the conditions aren't that good because the nearshore ocean bottom is very shallow and rocky.
There is a narrow sandy channel at the northern end of the beach that's suitable for swimming. Other water activities that are possible here are snorkeling, surfing and fishing. The reef stretches offshore for almost 300 yards. On some days the surfing conditions are quite good here, with some of the biggest waves and longest rides in the area.
Besides the attractive scenery at Keei Beach, it is also an important historical location. It was here where the Battle of Moku'ohai took place, King Kamehameha the Great's first battle in his effort to gain control of the Big Island of Hawaii.
He achieved rule over half of the island, which he interpreted that the gods favored him and wanted him to rule not just the Big Island of Hawaii, but all of the Hawaiian islands (which he achieved in 1810 and then established the Kingdom of Hawaii).
Keei Beach in Bullet Points
- Small beach near Kealakekua Bay
- Poor swimming conditions, but good fishing, surfing and snorkeling
- Nice surrounding scenery and views
Keei Beach Facilities (top)
- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Keei Beach Water Activities
- Surfing
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Limited swimming
Keei Beach Driving Directions / Location
Located just south of Kealakekua Bay. Coming from State Highway 160, make a turn into Keei Road and follow the road to the ocean.
Address: Keei Rd., Keei, Hawaii 96750
Keei Beach Map (top)
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Keei Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
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Location: Kealakekua, HI, US
Wind: 10 mph S
Humidity: 62%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.02 in rising
Sunrise: 6:28 am
Sunset: 6:35 pm
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Sat
Hi: 66°F
Low: 55°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Sun
Hi: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Keei Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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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
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read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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