Ke'e Beach
4.5★ · 342 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 425 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Map of Ke'e Beach
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 12 visitors · 2012–2026
Summer offers calm, clear water
Visitors in mid-July report glassy conditions and excellent visibility, ideal for snorkeling and children learning to swim.
Visit at sunset for fewer crowds
Parking is free after 5:30pm and the beach becomes quieter, making it ideal for photographs and a more peaceful experience.
Book parking or shuttle well ahead
Permits sell out quickly and parking fills by mid-morning in summer, with overflow lots a long walk away.
Avoid standing on the reef
The coral is easily damaged and recovering; stand only on sand and do not apply reef-harmful sunscreen before entering.
Respect strong left-side currents
Swimmers report the water has considerable energy, especially on the left side of the beach; stay near shore.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · heavy drizzle
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:50 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Hawaii 96746
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing, Ke'e Beach Parking Lot
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 425 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ke'e Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ke'e Beach?
100 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 Ke'e Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 425 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
