Kuki'o Beach

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Kuki'o Beach

Kuki'o Beach is a quiet Big Island white-sand beach near Hualalai with lava rocks, fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, rocky entry and basic facilities.

Ancient Hawaiian Lava Rocks
Ancient Hawaiian Lava Rocks

Kuki'o Beach, Big Island

Located north of Kikaua Point on the Big Island's Kohala coast, Kuki'o Beach is a pretty white-sand beach, which can most conveniently be accessed at the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort. Entering the water is a little tricky here because shoreline rocks line almost the entire length of the beach. The best entry and exit point to the water is at the south end of the beach, where there is a small opening in the rocks, near neighboring Kikaua Beach. Because of this, Kuki'o Beach is not regarded as a good swimming beach.

However, the fishing conditions are good. During the winter months, the waves are sometimes good enough for surfing and bodyboarding as well. The beach is surrounded by coconut palms, ironwood and kiawe trees. A few small brackish-water ponds are located near the beach.

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Noelia

Sun Apr 29, 2012

Best, private beach around! One of my favorite spots!

Location, Parking and Directions

Kuki'o Beach is located near Waiulu Street in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, on the Big Island's west coast. From Highway 19 near mile marker 87, enter the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort area and turn left at the public beach access road. The road leads to parking, and a paved path continues to the beach. Visitors may also use the neighboring Kikaua Beach public access area and walk over to Kuki'o Beach.

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Where is Kuki'o Beach located?

Kuki'o Beach is located near Waiulu Street in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island's west coast, near the Hualalai resort area.

Is Kuki'o Beach good for swimming?

Not usually. The source page says rocks line almost the entire beach, so Kuki'o is not regarded as a good swimming beach.

Where is the best water entry at Kuki'o Beach?

The source page says the best entry and exit point is at the south end of the beach, near neighboring Kikaua Beach.

What activities are listed for Kuki'o Beach?

The source page lists fishing, snorkeling and kayaking.

What facilities are available at Kuki'o Beach?

Facilities include showers, restrooms and drinking water.