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Aerial view of a beach on Kona Coast, Hawaii
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Kona Coast (Kekaha Kai) State Park Active and Adventure Highlights

By Travel Expert: Karen Kefauver

  • The state park, also called Kekaha Kai, encompasses more than 1,500 acres of beach, dune, and wilderness on the Big Island north of Kailua-Kona.
  • Ala Kahakai Trail is a 4.5-mile trail leading to Kua Bay. Just past mile two, you come to Pu'u Ku'ili, a 342-foot-high cinder cone. At the top, you can scope out the coastline.
  • You can easily find hidden coves and your own spot of sand to get away from the crowds of resort beaches. Bring a picnic lunch and a book and make a day of it.
  • The adjacent Mahaiula Beach has fine, white sand and turtles and colorful tropical fish, which make for good snorkeling if you need a break from the trail.


Hotels

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Castle Kona Reef Condominium Resort
75-5888 Alii Drive
Kona (Big Island of Hawaii), HI 96740
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 10.1 Miles
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Kona Hawaiian Village
75-5722 Alii Dr.
Kailua-Kona (Big Island), HI
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 11.5 Miles
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Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
78-6740 Alii Drive
Keauhou-Kona (Big Island), HI 96740
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 13.6 Miles
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Kealakekua Bay Historical Park
Pu'uhonoa Road and Mamalahoa Highway
Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Distance: 18.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Snorkelers and divers flock to this bay, which is... Read More
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SNUBA Big Island, Inc
77-349 Emalia Place
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Map
Distance: 13.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Do you love the idea of scuba diving, but feel... Read More
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UFO Parasail
5-5669 Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Distance: 14.8 Miles (from destination center)
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