The beach is on hotel grounds, but they have a designated parking spot for visitors. In the…read moremorning, you can ask at the hotel entrance if they have a parking space. If one is available, they'll give you a ticket and directions. It's a 5-7-minute walk from the parking lot to the beach. The path is shaded by trees, so it's not too tiring. There are sun loungers on the beach for hotel guests, but you can also bring your own umbrella. It sounds a bit strange, and I've never seen this before, but it's true. There were no restrooms or changing rooms. The restrooms along the path from the parking lot to the beach were closed. We stayed on the beach from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. After that, it gets very hot. The color and clarity of the water are mesmerizing!

Wow, how lucky we are! We got a spot! Usually, they only allow 10 parking spots open but in the…read moretemporary lot, there's many more guest beach parking The security guard at the entrance will let you know if you are able to come through and he will give you a parking pass here. They will give you a parking pass if there are spots open. Currently there is construction to build a larger parking lot to allow more than 10 parking spots so you will be sent to another parking area that allows a lot more spots. Everyone is excited for the new parking lot. This beach is really fun for boogie boarding, building sand castles, and (if you like small waves )surfing . The walk from the temporary parking lot to the beach was really nice included a lot of trees, flowers, and a garden. Tucked away behind the garden a gift shop. The gift shop also sells boogie boards, but you can bring your own

Are you wanting a relaxing day with minimal crowds? Go to Molokai then...just kidding. This beach…read morehas a basic bathroom and limited parking. Shade is plentiful at Beach 69 with all the trees. Bring a hammock and enjoy the day. Fishing is okay on the shoreline but there is competition with swimmers. Snorkeling is okay, you see fish small to medium size. Bottom is mostly rock so not great for walking and wading in the ocean. Depth is about 2-6' for about 40' then gets deeper.

This is one of my favorite beaches in Hawaii, but I was sad when we showed up and the parking meter…read morewas broken, so instead of paying a little hourly rate they were making everyone buy the day pass for $30. We paid it none the less, and we enjoyed our day snorkeling, swimming, tanning, picnicking and interacting with the local chickens. It's a very family friendly beach with lots of little kids laughing and families playing in the sand. This beach is unique because of how close the trees come to the water creating little amphitheaters of seating under the shade. While it makes for minimal spots for people, it is so relaxing and paradise-making to get one of the spots.

I came in the off season. It was not crowded. Parking($20) was easy, no app, credit card only at a…read morekiosk. Lifeguards were on duty and they looked alert and spent time in the water.

This was our favorite beach while visiting the Waikōloa area on the Big Island. The sand is like…read morepowder, the water is warm and shallow (check tide conditions), it's clean, and the kids loved it. Besides the beach area, there is a large grassy area with canopies, picnic tables, and a large lawn area. The lawn area gave us shelter from the sun, and was a great place to take breaks and have snacks. There were a few chickens wandering around the grassy area, so watch your food. The bathrooms are decent, and there are several water spray areas to wash off. The kiddos just loved wading in the water and letting the waves wash over their legs. It's a great place for the whole family.

Beaches are my thing... all day, every day. You can't go wrong here. Pack a lunch and plan to spend…read morethe day sun basking or snorkeling.

Fabulous snorkeling! Parking is $10 and it's $5 per visitor, but worth every penny. The shore is…read moresmall and rocky in some parts, sandy in others and there's shade among some trees. There are bathrooms and outdoor showers. The same parking permit allows you access to Hapuna Beach as well. Highly recommended! Bonus: Lava Lava Beach Club is right down the road for a perfect lunch!

Wow. This view was breathtaking!…read more I visited in April and we definitely got lucky. I hear that all the tour busses come by and parking is often difficult to find. There is a slight hike so if you aren't physically able, this might be inaccessible for you. Tourists used to be able to access the property below the valley but that has changed since the pandemic (unfortunately). Still, nonetheless it doesn't cost a penny and it's a stunning view.

This was such an epic view. The lookout is a short but steep walk from the parking lot and had…read morebathroom facilities. This is definitely worth a stop if on the big island. The day we went, was right after rain and there was a waterfall falling onto a black sand beach. Where else in the world can you see that?

At the top you have the lookout which offers beautiful views. Now for the fun. Down THE steepest…read moreroad in North America (officially), there is an entire valley. At one point in time over 10,000 people lived down there. Now something like only 50 or 100 do, and doing things like taro farming. I think a tsunami hit decades ago and convinced most people to leave. Some stayed though which makes it interesting. Of course the main attraction is the black sand beach here, which is a good mile or 2 long. To get down there, you must go down that road and then take a right on a dirt road at the bottom. You can't go down there without a four wheel drive. The road is a bit torn up in places so even if you have 4WD, I don't recommend doing it unless you know what you are doing. You can then either hike down it or pay a local to drive you down and up. The beach itself is great. There are nice waves here but the currents are decent, so don't go in unless you are a decently strong swimmer. Some good waves for body surfing which I loved. Water isn't too cold but still on the cool side. The sand itself is very fine grain, unlike the black sand beach along Road to Hana on Maui. I enjoy this a lot more. There is a river that flows between the sections and you have to cross it on foot to get to the rest of the beach and also the hiking paths that go up the other side of the valley. There are some interesting foot paths with tropical trees level with the beach too. Anyway, do NOT try and cross this river where the mouth is and a bunch of rocks. You will fall and get hurt probably. Instead, go up some 50 or 100 feet (if memory serves me) and cross. The bottom is mostly sand and gets about waist deep for a person who is about 5'10". There are some rocks so be careful but this is much, much better than trying to cross at the mouth. Now getting back up is the uhh fun part. You could try and find a local to pay for this or do it on foot. I mentioned this is THE steepest road in North America. That's not a joke. It legitimately is. It averages 25% grade and is as high as 40% in some areas. Pictures won't do it justice. If you attempt this in foot like we did, have plenty of water and make sure you stretch before. It will take awhile and your legs will burn. Don't even try this if you don't have plenty of water and you aren't in decent physical shape at the time.

Free view of one of the most sacred valleys in Hawaii. Free! Not to be missed! Park and look…read more That's it.

This is a great 'less known' beach. I recently spent 3 days…read moreon this beach and there was never more than just a few people. The water is clear and very little waves in May so it was perfect for floating around, snorkeling or swimming. We saw a few turtles swim by as we were floating around enjoying the water. No lifeguards, no bathrooms, no parking lot, no nothing.... just a trail down to a nice beach. More locals than tourists usually. Leave your resort wear and screaming kids at the resort. This is a mellow beach......... don't ruin it for the rest of us.

Tucked away and not too crowded even at peak season this is a little golden nugget of a beach. Some…read moresnorkeling opportunities just off the beach too, explored a few small coral reefs with schools of tropical fish and even a large sea turtle.

This place is magical! We parked near one of the public beach access points and last year, were…read moreable to walk out and see turtles. This time, the surf is high so no turtles to see. But, the sunset continues its beauty, especially with the partial cloud cover. Wear water shoes and be respectful of the land and sea. And, please keep your distance from the turtles.

This beach has lots of lava rock tide pools with plenty of sea life to discover. Turtle sightings…read moreare abundant. You may find a shady spot beneath a tree to hang out for the afternoon, but check tide pool charts for low tide times to enjoy an early outing. What a fun place for beachcombing!

Spencer beach has calm waters. We have camped here before they have showers and bathrooms…read more There are a lot of sticks and such things in the sand. We try to sift as much as we can when we come watch the sunset. Other than the debris in the sand it is a good place to bring younger kids. (As long as you watch what they pick up from the sand lol) If you are visiting it would be nice and kind of you to help sift the sand. Many hands make light work. You might see mongoose, stray cats, beach chickens, maybe a goat or two here, lots of geckos and spiders of course.

What a clean beautiful spot! Swim, picnic, walk, play ball, bbq with plenty of parking. A really…read morenice beach, nice grassy area! Mahalo

Best private beach in the Kona area! It was so nice to have nice shady spots to relax and enjoy the…read moreday. The bay was amazing and the water crystal clear! We were able to get some very tasty beverages and some yummy food at the Napua, as well. Definitely recommend going here if you have the access!

Hands down 5 stars for everything! Best Beach on the big…read moreIsland in my opinion. Perfect spot if you have a person in your group that is not a strong swimmer. Bathrooms are so clean & plenty of them. This place is one of my happiest places on earth, for real! Snorkeling is great here too. Enjoy!