Kahaluu Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with rocky areas, palm trees, and people swimming and walking.
A beach with a palm tree, rocky shoreline, and a picnic table.
A rocky beach with clear water, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks, a clear blue sky, and a building with a balcony overlooking the ocean.
A clear turquoise sea with swimmers and snorkelers.

Stay near popular Kahaluu Bay attractions

A sandy beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a few people.

Magic Sands Beach

8.8/10 (1,633 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?
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Activities

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide

AU$181
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide
Kona Catamaran Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha from Honokohau Harbor

Kona Catamaran Day or Sunset Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha

AU$124
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kona Catamaran Day or Sunset Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha
Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

AU$184
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
PM Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

Catamaran Snorkel & Sail at Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook

AU$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Snorkel & Sail at Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook
Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

AU$414
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

AU$99
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed
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Our pick of the best Kahaluu Bay Hotel Deals

Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,479 reviews)
"The keys we were given to our room didn't work, and our door lock was spotty. Rather than resolve this by running new keys to us, we had to return and obtain them. We then also needed maintenance to come work on our lock. The other staff issue was Deb who rolled her eyes when I decided not to participate ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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Kona Coast Resort
Big Island Retreat

Big Island Retreat

3 out of 5
78-226 Kahaluu Road Kailua-Kona HI
The price is AU$310 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$310
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are ...
Big Island Retreat
Summer Deal Kona Oceanfront Estate with Pool Water Slide Guest House

Summer Deal Kona Oceanfront Estate with Pool Water Slide Guest House

Kauilua Kona HI
Stay at this beach holiday home in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
"Perfect island vacation home. Watch the waves crash over the shoreline from the infinity pool, or the lanai. Enjoy quiet privacy while being close to everything in the Kailua Kona area. Couldn’t ask for a better property to enjoy the island."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

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Summer Deal Kona Oceanfront Estate with Pool Water Slide Guest House
Cozy studio with WiFi and AC that is within walking distance of Magic Sands Bch

Cozy studio with WiFi and AC that is within walking distance of Magic Sands Bch

Kailua-Kona HI
The price is AU$353 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$353
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf apartment in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Nice host and clean property just minutes walk from the beach. They provided beach gear, sunscreen, and towels so you're ready to hit the water right away. At the end of the day though, what really made us happy to stay here was the fact that they were willing to work with us and find a solution ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Cozy studio with WiFi and AC that is within walking distance of Magic Sands Bch
Direct Oceanfront 2BR/2BA Townhouse with Pool and Pickleball & Tennis Courts

Direct Oceanfront 2BR/2BA Townhouse with Pool and Pickleball & Tennis Courts

Kailua-Kona HI
The price is AU$700 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$700
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday home in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Regal Keauhou ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
"Property is clean, right on seafront. Close to Kona beaches and activities. Management is very responsive."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Direct Oceanfront 2BR/2BA Townhouse with Pool and Pickleball & Tennis Courts
Kona Magic Sands 314-Ocean Front Corner Penthouse-Next to Magic Sands Beach 🏖️ 🏄

Kona Magic Sands 314-Ocean Front Corner Penthouse-Next to Magic Sands Beach 🏖️ 🏄

Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this beach condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (280 reviews)
"Nice unit. Great view and sounds of the waves. We got there right after a large storm did some damage to the property but they were able to get the pool back up and running quickly."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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Kona Magic Sands 314-Ocean Front Corner Penthouse-Next to Magic Sands Beach 🏖️ 🏄
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Our guide on where to stay in Kahaluu Bay

Find the best Kahaluu Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kahaluu Bay
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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky outcrops, and dense green vegetation.

Keauhou

A noteworthy feature of Keauhou is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, a large body of water, and a small island with buildings.

Holualoa Village

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

A beach with rocky areas, palm trees, and people swimming and walking.
Photo by Maymaycheers
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Kahaluu-Keauhou

If you're spending some time in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over the ocean with a tree on the shore.
Photo by Joe Ratliffe
Open Photo by Joe Ratliffe

Historic Kailua Village

Are you interested in stunning beaches, island views and popular shops? A visit to Historic Kailua Village might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kona Brewing Company and Kamakahonu Beach.

A rocky shoreline with clear turquoise water and a clear sky.
Photo by Laurie Smith
Open Photo by Laurie Smith

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffee shops and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kailua-Kona Beaches while you're exploring the area.

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