The road to beautiful Kua Bay and the Manini‘owali section of Kekaha Kai State Park is now paved. The park road, new parking areas at Kua Bay, new accessible comfort station and picnic tables, opened to the public in October 2005.  In fact, the road is so new it is not reflected on most maps even to this day!

Located off the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway (19) north of Kona between mile markers 88 and 89, Kua Bay offers a scenic white sand beach gently sloping down into the ocean. The turn off is opposite the entrance of West Hawaii Veteran's Cemetery.  The beauty of this white sand beach and light blue waters is breathtaking - this is one of the prettiest beaches on the Island.  There are no trees or shade here - so make sure you bring tons of sunblock, a hat and perhaps a beach umbrella because you will be completely exposed to the Kona sun the entire day!

During calm conditions, the swimming and snorkeling are excellent and easy.  Facilities are limited but do include showers, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and restrooms.  From the parking area you will need to traverse over rough lava rocks to get to the beach below.  This beach is not baby stroller accessible.

Check out our Kona Snorkeling Section for more information on snorkeling in Kona.  Want to take your digital camera underwater? Check out our water-proof underwater cases.

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