Kiowea Beach at a Glance
Kiowea Beach Park is located on a famous coconut grove, known as Kapuaiwa or Kamehameha Coconut Grove, on Molokai's south shore. It is named in honor of the high chief Kapuaiwa, who in 1863 became King Kamehameha V. It is said that either he himself planted the coconuts in this grove, or that the trees were planted by his agent and ranch manager, Rudolph W. Meyer.
The beach is narrow and composed of detrital sand. The ocean bottom is rocky, shallow and the water murky, so the swimming conditions are poor. The shoreline here is quite eroded. In the past, there had been several freshwater springs in the park, but because of erosion, they are now located in the ocean offshore. They can be seen bubbling up at low tide.
Kiowea Beach in Bullet Points
- Located on Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove
- Good spot for picnicking
- Poor swimmming conditions due to shallow, rocky ocean bottom
Kiowea Beach Facilities (top)
- Picnic tables
- Barbecue grills
- Restrooms
- Pavilion
Kiowea Beach Water Activities
Kiowea Beach Location
Address: 460 Maunaloa Hwy, Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748
Kiowea Beach Map (top)
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Kiowea Beach Weather (top)
Now
67°F
Windchill:
67°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Kaunakakai, HI, US
Wind: 14 mph NE
Humidity: 70%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.11 in rising
Sunrise: 6:34 am
Sunset: 6:38 pm
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Thu
Hi: 74°F
Low: 66°F
Partly Cloudy
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Fri
Hi: 75°F
Low: 66°F
Partly Cloudy
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Kiowea Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Kiowea Beach 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
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