Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island)
Kona & Kohala
White-sand Kohala beaches and Kona's snorkel bays. This guide covers 6 public beaches on Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island), 4 with a confirmed lifeguard tower. Surf here changes with the season, so check today's conditions and talk to the lifeguard before you swim.
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation AreaKona & KohalaFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Maniniʻōwali Beach (Kua Bay)Kona & KohalaFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Kahaluʻu Beach ParkKona & KohalaFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Kealakekua Bay State Historical ParkKona & KohalaFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Spencer Beach ParkKona & KohalaRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Laʻaloa Beach Park (White Sands / Magic Sands)Kona & KohalaRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Hawaiʻi surf and currents change fast. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs; if in doubt, don't go out. Facts checked against Hawaiʻi DLNR (State Parks, Aquatic Resources), Hawaii Ocean Safety, county park pages and NOAA on Oct 25, 2026. Times are Hawaiʻi time (HST). Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.