Makalawena Beach

47 reviews

+1 (808) 989-7132

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Makalawena Beach is located in Pu'u Ali'i Bay north of Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii

Hiking back to the car, from the Makalawena beach

Kailua Kona, HI 96740

+1 (808) 989-7132

Makalawena Beach, nestled in Kailua Kona, HI, is a secluded gem known for its pristine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

This remote beach is accessible by a short hike or 4WD vehicle, offering a peaceful retreat away from the crowds, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling.

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4.547 reviews

Paul N.

8/18/2024

As some travel experts have pointed out, Makalawena Beach is arguably the best beach on the Big Island that cannot be reached by road. That's right, there are two ways to reach this beautiful...

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Derek V.

6/8/2024

It's nice to get the chance to relax amongst sand and waves on an island filled with rock. The island of Hawai'i certainly is beautiful, but the beaches are far and few. Makalawena proved to be a...

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Shelby S.

9/18/2024

We discovered Makalawena when researching hikes to beaches in Hawaii. There's definitely a close parking lot to the beach but the road to get there is unlevel in several places and we didn't have...

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Spinor L.

11/3/2024

This place is terrible never go there. Just kidding. One of the best parts of this place is that it's so quiet and private. Absolutely divine.

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Tomomi S.

3/13/2024

Cool beach and hike to get there. You can drive down to the beach too but it looked like a very challenging and technical drive. The hike is 1.5 miles to the beach, and it is all lava rocks (well,...

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