Kua Bay at a Glance
This is a beach for those who like a good outdoor adventure.
Kua Bay is part of the 1 ½-mile Kona Coast State Park, which
runs north to south along the leeward side of Big Island.
Kua Bay marks the northern end of this park and features
several hiking trails, a cinder cone, and a number of lookout
points from which you can get great views of the salt-and-pepper
coatline.
The bay shifts between calm and rough seasons, so there’s
room for a wide range of water activities. Swimming and
snorkeling are the most popular activities in the summer,
when the water is calm and peaceful. Surfers and boogie
borders usually come over in the winter to enjoy the rough
waves.
Also a major attraction is the marine wildlife that has
long thrived along the bay. On calmer days, you can find
turtles and dolphins not far from the shore-some of the
turtles actually swim up to the coast, playing and digging
in plain view. Dolphins are a less common sight, but they
do make frequent appearances in the summer.
Access to Kua Bay is a bit of a challenge. Visitors have
to pass a rough, unpaved trail off the highway, which stretches
for about a mile and a half. It’s possible to get through
with a sedan, but a four-wheel drive is usually recommended.
The parking lot is unpaved as well and tends to be crowded
in the peak seasons. If you’re spending the day, consider
setting up camp at the nearby Mahaiula Beach, where you’ll
find picnic areas and camping grounds.
Kua Bay in Bullet Points
Kua Bay Facilities (top)
Kua Bay Water Activities
Kua Bay Location
Address: Hwy. 19, north of mile marker 88, HI 96740
Kua Bay Map (top)
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Kua Bay Weather (top)
Now
74°F
Windchill:
74°F
Fair
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Location: Kailua Kona, HI, US
Wind: 0 mph N
Humidity: 59%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.01 in rising
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 5:44 pm
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Fri
Hi: 83°F
Low: 73°F
Partly Cloudy
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Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 74°F
Partly Cloudy
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Kua Bay Photos (click to enlarge)
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Kua Bay Reviews and Comments
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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
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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