Kaupulehu, HI

Kailua-Kona

Kua Bay featuring a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a beach
Kua Bay which includes a sandy beach, swimming and landscape views
Photo by Joe Ratliffe
Photo by Joe Ratliffe
Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy
Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy

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Terri and I went swimming with Honu or turtle which is a protected species in Hawaii. Coral was good but got to about 2 dozen Honu in the open and sheltered waters. Awesome blue waters and skies in Kona today.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Kailua-Kona Beaches
Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a beach

Kua Bay

4.5/5(153 reviews)

Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast.

Kua Bay
Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Manini'owali Beach

4.5/5(5 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Manini'owali Beach
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Kailua Pier

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona with a stop at Kailua Pier. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Kailua Pier
Magic Sands Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Magic Sands Beach

4.5/5(436 reviews)

One of the closest beaches to Kona, this stretch of sand on the Big Island earned its name for an unusual shoreline occurrence.

Magic Sands Beach
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring rugged coastline, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Kahalu'u Beach Park

4.5/5(572 reviews)

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Kahalu'u Beach Park

Things to do

Young girl holding a sea urchin on the glass bottom boat in the Pacific Ocean near the Big Island of Hawaii

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

$84
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime
Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

$289
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Smiling woman ready to place lei around a customer

Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport
Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

$80
per adult
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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Kaupulehu Hotel Deals

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

5 out of 5
72 300 Maheawalu Drive Kailua-Kona HI
$1,335 nightly
The price is $1,575 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$1,575 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
I have to rant about this place. I have traveled all over the world and this resort is the most beautiful place I have been. The food is out of this world. The staff is absolutely the best I have ever seen. The rooms are top notch all the way. I can’t not say enough about this resort and the people ...

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

5 out of 5
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive Kailua-Kona HI
$1,208 nightly
The price is $1,424 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$1,424 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (474 reviews)
What an amazing property but even more importantly what a superamazing staff!! Ryan deserves all the credit. Her quick thinking kindness solved our issue so elegantly. This is indeed a VIP in all the senses. The fact that she is so likeablle made it even better!! Isiah from in room dining was great ...

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$220 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$259 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,768 reviews)
Great location but property very dated. It was good for a short stay

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI
$215 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$254 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,053 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
$254 nightly
The price is $300 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$300 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
Great overall

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
$168 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$199 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,978 reviews)
Clean room, good location in downtown Kailua-Kona

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
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Other neighborhoods around Kaupulehu

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park showing signage

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffeehouses and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kohanaiki Beach Park while you're exploring the area.

Kalaoa
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Kona Palisades

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Kona Palisades might not have many top sights, but Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kona Palisades
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Pu'uanahulu

You might make a stop by Makani Golf Club while you're exploring Pu'uanahulu.

Pu'uanahulu
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Historic Kailua Village

Visitors to Historic Kailua Village rave about its stunning beaches, island views, and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Kailua Pier or Kailua-Kona Wharf while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring a park and tropical scenes

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach.

Holualoa Village
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Alii Kai

While Alii Kai might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Magic Sands Beach.

Alii Kai
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