Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond
United States, Hawaii, Kailua Kona
Overview
Located in the town of Kailua Kona, Aimakapa Beach has a long and narrow beach situated on the south side of Kalihi Point in front of Aimakapa Fishpond. Aimakapa Beach is a part of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park which is home to many native water birds including the Black-Necked Stilt, the Coot, and the Pied-Billed Grebe. Aimakapa Beach is a family-friendly spot with small waves and shallow water where children can swim easily. Although Aimakapa Beach does not have lifeguards, there are many fun activities here including swimming, surfing, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, and wildlife watching. Getting to Aimakapa Beach requires a little bit of work. After you get off of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, you will need to hike 20 minutes west on Ala Mauka Makai Trail and then north on Ala Kahakai trail to reach the beach.
Activities
If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 35-minute drive of Aimakapa Beach. Spread across 62 acres, Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area is 30 miles away. It has a beautiful white sand beach that is a great place for many water sport activities including swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, and whale watching. Dolphin Quest Hawai’i - Swim with Dolphins is located inside Hilton Waikoloa Village and features dolphin shows, swimming with dolphins, and touch tanks. If you like photography, Pololū Valley Lookout is a beautiful Instagram-worthy scenic destination that provides access to a black sand beach named Pololū Beach - one of the 10 black sand beaches in Hawaii and a great spot to take Instagram-worthy pictures. Another great attraction near Aimakapa Beach is The Shops at Mauna Lani, an open-air mall with shops, restaurants, twice-weekly hula shows, and a ride-simulating movie theater.
Attractions
If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 35-minute drive of Aimakapa Beach. Spread across 62 acres, Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area is 30 miles away. It has a beautiful white sand beach that is a great place for many water sport activities including swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, and whale watching. Dolphin Quest Hawai’i - Swim with Dolphins is located inside Hilton Waikoloa Village and features dolphin shows, swimming with dolphins, and touch tanks. If you like photography, Pololū Valley Lookout is a beautiful Instagram-worthy scenic destination that provides access to a black sand beach named Pololū Beach - one of the 10 black sand beaches in Hawaii and a great spot to take Instagram-worthy pictures. Another great attraction near Aimakapa Beach is The Shops at Mauna Lani, an open-air mall with shops, restaurants, twice-weekly hula shows, and a ride-simulating movie theater.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, you can drive 15 minutes to many restaurants near Aimakapa Beach. The vegetarian restaurant Roots Alchemy serves many vegan and organic food dishes including beet salad, Tempeh Reuben, beet kombucha, empanadas, crafted Jun, and vegan buffalo sandwiches. Kings View Cafe is an American restaurant that offers Portuguese Paella, tavern sandwiches, mac and cheese, ribs, steaks, salmon, desserts, and drinks. Another good restaurant near Aimakapa Beach is Kohala Burger & Taco, a hamburger restaurant with a nice menu that includes hamburgers, French fries, burritos, craft beers, and wine.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Aimakapa Beach, you can drive 25 minutes to the upscale 5-Star hotel Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection featuring a pool, bar, spa, restaurant, fitness center with a lap pool, two championship golf courses, as well as biking, canoeing, kayaking, and surfing tours. The 4-Star Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa features a pool, poolside bar, lounge, spa, sauna, restaurant, fitness center with gym, canoeing, boating, hiking, snorkeling, and diving tours. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Aimakapa Beach, the 3-Star Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa has a lounge, gym, arcade games room, and five pools featuring waterfalls and water slides. Waimea Country Lodge is a historic 2-Star hotel with rustic 21 rooms and a nice restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sandee Rating: 80/100
Does Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond have lifeguards?
No, Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond a family-friendly beach?
Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond good for swimming?
Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond have restrooms?
Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond a nude beach?
No, Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond?
Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond?
Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Fishing, Hiking, Surfing.
Does Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond a dog-friendly beach?
Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond is not dog-friendly.
Is Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond good for surfing?
Yes, surfing is an activity that is frequently enjoyed at Aimakapa Beach / Fishpond.