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Kamakahonu Beach
4.5★ · 163 Google ratings · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away · about 120 spaces · fills up
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Water
83°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Map of Kamakahonu Beach
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1Parking230 ft from the listing2Showers and drinking water160 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 28 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent close-range snorkeling
Colorful tropical fish and coral appear in shallow water near shore, so snorkeling does not require swimming far out.
Ideal for small children and beginners
Shallow, calm, sheltered water with minimal waves makes this beach popular with families learning to swim or snorkel.
Arrive before 11am
Reviewers consistently report the beach gets crowded by midday, especially during peak season and Ironman week.
Wear water shoes in rocky areas
The sandy beach transitions to rocks and boulders farther out, where reviewers report sea urchins present a hazard.
Bring or rent shade immediately
The beach has little natural shade, and umbrella rentals cost around 29 dollars but are worth securing early.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
83°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.7 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:27 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:34 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:43 AM.
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📍 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Kamakahonu Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kamakahonu Beach?
60 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Kamakahonu Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
