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Located in the town of Kahaluu-Keahou, Keauhou Bay Beach is a long and wide beach situated in front of the incredible Keauhou Bay. Keauhou Bay Beach is one of the most popular locations in Hawaii featuring ancient temples, tropical rainforests, and sea cliffs.
Although Keauhou Bay Beach does not have lifeguards, the beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and boat ramps.
There are many fun activities at Keauhou Bay Beach including swimming, fishing, all-terrain vehicles, hiking, and photography.
Getting to Keauhou Bay Beach is very easy – the beach has a free parking lot at 78 Kaleiopapa Street that provides easy access to the beach.
If you are looking for attractions near Keauhou Bay Beach, you can drive 20 minutes to many nearby options. Kalahuipua'a Historic Park is an awesome fishing spot with petroglyphs, lava tube dwellings, trails, and fishponds from ancient times. If you like hiking, Holoholokai Beach Park has a long shoreline hiking trail that overlooks the ocean and is home to an excellent beach featuring black lava rocks mixed with white coral. The Village Course at Waikoloa is the second oldest golf course in Hawaii and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. – it has a clubhouse restaurant and practice range. Another great golf course near Keauhou Bay Beach is Hapuna Golf Course, an 18-hole golf course with beautiful Instagram-worthy views of Kohala Coast and Pacific Ocean on the front and Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Kohala Mountains in the back.
If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within an eight-minute drive of Keauhou Bay Beach. The American restaurant Honoka’a Public House offers burgers, sandwiches, steak, salmon, soups, cocktails, desserts, and has a long martini list. If you like Italian food, Café il Mondo serves classic Italian dishes like Chicken Parmigiana and Fettuccine Alfredo, pasta, chicken, and beef dishes. Another good restaurant near Keauhou Bay Beach is the Korean restaurant Harmoni Foods that has a nice menu including bulgogi, japchae, bibimbap, hoeddeok, and kimchi.
If you are looking for a hotel near Keauhou Bay Beach, you can drive 30 minutes to nearby options. Fairmont Orchid - Hawaii is a 5-Star oceanfront hotel that offers a pool, spa, fitness center, six restaurants, 10 tennis courts, and two 18-hole golf courses. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is a luxurious 4-Star hotel that is situated in front of Mauna Kea Beach and has a pool, wine bar, grill, spa, fitness center, an 18-hole golf course, two airy restaurants, and 11 tennis courts. The Islands at Mauna Lani, a Destination by Hyatt Residence is a nice 3-Star hotel with a private beach, pool, bar, spa, gym, an oceanfront restaurant, and two championship golf courses. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Keauhou Bay Beach, the 2-Star Kamuela Inn is situated in the heart of Parker Ranch, one of America’s largest cattle ranches.
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All Amenities at Keauhou Bay Beach
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Keauhou Bay Beach - Beach Map
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Keauhou Bay Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Keauhou Bay Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Keauhou Bay Beach have lifeguards?
No, Keauhou Bay Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Keauhou Bay Beach a family-friendly beach?
Keauhou Bay Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Keauhou Bay Beach good for swimming?
Keauhou Bay Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Keauhou Bay Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at Keauhou Bay Beach.
Is Keauhou Bay Beach a nude beach?
No, Keauhou Bay Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Keauhou Bay Beach?
Keauhou Bay Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Keauhou Bay Beach?
Keauhou Bay Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Fishing, Volleyball.
Does Keauhou Bay Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Keauhou Bay Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Keauhou Bay Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Keauhou Bay Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Keauhou Bay Beach good for surfing?
Keauhou Bay Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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