Resort, Sandy beach

Kailua-Kona is the main hub of beach tourism on the west coast. Here you will find the largest concentration of luxury hotels and smaller guesthouses. It is also home to the largest number of dive and travel agencies on the island. Kona can be restocked at several hypermarkets, so it serves as an ideal starting point for trips around the Big Island. [btn "Discover the best beach resorts" https://www.booking.com/region/us/hawaii-island.cs.html…

Sandy beach

Kauna'oa Beach is ranked by many as one of the top 10 beaches in Hawaii, and is often referred to as Mauna Kea Beach. But it is still the same beach. It has gained its uniqueness by being tucked away from the main tourist spots and also by the fact that it looks like it was cut out of a travel agent's catalog. Just a mile and a half south you can visit another of Hawaii's top beaches , Hapuna State Beach. Beware, the beach belongs to the…

Sandy beach

A series of deserted beaches can be found just north of Kona Airport. They are the ideal place for a last rest before departure. The area of black fields of old solidified lava extending into the sea is now and then highlighted by a beautiful beach with fine white sand and a few green palm trees, which resembles an oasis in the middle of a dry desert. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on the Big Island" https://www.booking.com/region/us/hawaii…

Pebble beach

Beaches with different shades of sand are not so rare in the world, but you would be looking for green sand for a long time. There are only four similar beaches in the world. You'll find one at the very southern tip of the Big Island near Naalehu and Ocean View. The green colour here is caused by the mineral olivine. [btn "Top 10 beachfront hotels" https://www.booking.com/region/us/hawaii-island.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-big-island-green…

Black sand beach

In a remote area of the island's south-east coast, you can enjoy a beach with sand as black as lava. After all, the lava is why it's so black. The sand is quite fine and together with the tropical palm trees it creates the ideal picture of true exoticism. Swimming is possible, but beware of sharp rocks and strong currents. Here, the beach is more about enjoying and not about swimming. The beautiful water lily pond also attracts attention. …

Sandy beach

Hapuna Beach is the most popular beach on the Big Island and regularly ranks among the most beautiful beaches in the Hawaiian Islands in various rankings. A half-mile stretch of fine white sand lies on the northwest coast of the island in a small green oasis amidst dried lava fields. Just a mile and a half north, you can visit another of Hawaii's top beaches , Kauna'oa (Mauna Kea) Beach. [btn "Top 10 beachfront hotels" https://www.booking.com…

Sandy beach

Waialea Beach, better known as "Beach 69" after the power line pole number 69, which has a junction with a turnoff to the beach, is one of the Big Island's somewhat hidden beach treasures. It lies in a quiet area without large hotel resorts and is extremely popular for its beautiful shady setting. In fact, the branches of the many green trees often reach out over the water. [btn "Cheapest accommodation on Big Island" https://www.booking.com…

Sandy beach, Stony Beach

Kua Bay, often referred to as Maniniowali Beach, is a hidden treasure among the more famous beaches of the Big Island's west coast. Nestled between black fields of dried lava, the beach is wedged into a small green "oasis" and boasts crystal clear calm waters and a pleasant environment away from civilization. Yet it is perfectly accessible by car. [btn "Cheapest accommodation on the Big Island" https://www.booking.com/region/us/hawaii-island…

Sandy beach

A popular picnic beach among locals, it is located near the cargo port but in an otherwise uncivilized area of the northwest coast. We're talking about Spencer Beach Park, a beautiful spot with a beach, several gazebos for picnics and barbecues, and a few trees providing welcome shade. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on the Big Island" https://www.booking.com/region/us/hawaii-island.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-big-island-spencer-beach] …

Sandy beach

One of the most popular beaches on Hawai'i Island is the beach at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay, often referred to as Waikoloa Beach. Aside from great swimming or sunset watching, the beach is interesting because it separates the ocean from a freshwater lake that stretches between the beach and the mainland for its entire length. The beach can be accessed from the sides where the lake ends or right in the middle via a short pedestrian bridge. [btn "Top 10…