Mahaiula Bay in Kona, Hawaii
Mahaiula Beach is a perfect spot to get way from the crowds.
Located just north of Kekaha Kai State Park in Kona, Hawaii, is Mahaiula Bay. This small stretch of beach is home to sandy beaches, and great snorkeling. In the winter months, there is a very nice surf break that provides a nice long right hander that can peel almost 100 yards into the middle of the bay. The vibe here is very mellow and usually not very crowded, even during the busy summer months. There are tons of wild goats that roam around the lava feild behind the beach.. Don’t worry, they won’t chase you.
Mahaiula Beach is one of the few beaches in Kona, Hawaii that has sand all year round.
Getting into Kekaha Kai State Park can be a little tricky. It is not recommended that you take small cars with a low clearance down this road do to its rugged terrain. Many visitors have torn their oil pans while driving down this road causing severe damage to their rental cars. Parking is usually not a problem, however it is limited. To get to Mahaiula Beach, you must park at the Kekaha Kai State Park and walk about 10 minutes north to the beach. There are porta-potties located here but no shower facilities. Please be respectful to the local families down here and remember to clean up after your selves.
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- The road to Kekaha Kai State Park in Kona, Hawaii is pretty rough, so drive slow if you have a rental car.
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- In the winter time, there is a nice surf break on the north side of Mahaiula Bay.
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- Park at Kekaha Kai State Park and head north about 10 minutes to Mahaiula Beach.
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- These red houses were used in an episode of the original TV series, Hawaii 5- 0
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- Mahaiula’s in Kona, Hawaii is home to sandy beaches, amazing snorkeling and a super fun surf break.
