Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach.

During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks.
Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach!

There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

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Kaupulehu is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches and island views. Make sure that you visit Kailua-Kona Beaches and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course as part of your Kaupulehu travel plans.

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Q: What is there to do in this Kailua-Kona neighbourhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Kailua-Kona Beaches, Kikaua Point Beach Park and Manini'owali Beach while you're in Kaupulehu. You could also plan a visit to Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course or Kua Bay while you're in the neighbourhood. Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center, King's Pond and Kekaha Kai State Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Kaupulehu. You might also plan a visit to Makalawena Beach when you're sightseeing in Kailua-Kona.

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What's it like in Kaupulehu?

Kaupulehu is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches and island views. Make sure that you visit Kailua-Kona Beaches and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course as part of your Kaupulehu travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in the Kaupulehu area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Kailua-Kona, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 120 Kaupulehu hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kaupulehu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Kaupulehu.

What is there to do in this Kailua-Kona neighbourhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Kailua-Kona Beaches, Kikaua Point Beach Park and Manini'owali Beach while you're in Kaupulehu. You could also plan a visit to Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course or Kua Bay while you're in the neighbourhood. Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center, King's Pond and Kekaha Kai State Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Kaupulehu. You might also plan a visit to Makalawena Beach when you're sightseeing in Kailua-Kona.

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