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Holualoa Bay Beach

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Overview

Located in the town of Holualoa, Holualoa Bay Beach is a small and narrow beach that is on the north side of Pahoehoe Beach Park and in front of Kamoa Point.  Holualoa Bay Beach features many marine creatures making it a perfect spot for fishing and wildlife watching.  

Amenities

Although Holualoa Bay Beach does not have lifeguards, the beach offers few amenities including tide pools and a playground. 

Activities

 There are many fun activities at Holualoa Bay Beach including fishing, boating, sailing, and wildlife watching. 

Parking

Getting to Holualoa Bay Beach is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is located at 77-6348 Ali’i Drive and is directly in front of the beach.

Attractions

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 30-minute drive of Holualoa Bay Beach. Spread across 62 acres, Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area is 30 miles away – it has many beautiful white sand beaches and 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 – it 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 that is one of the 10 black sand beaches in Hawaii and is a great spot to click pictures.  Another great attraction near Holualoa Bay 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 Holualoa Bay 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 Holualoa Bay 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 Holualoa Bay 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, and canoeing, boating, hiking, snorkeling, and diving tours. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Holualoa Bay Beach, the 3-Star Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa has a lounge, gym, arcade games room, and five pools featuring waterfalls or water slides – and Waimea Country Lodge is a historic 2-Star hotel with rustic 21 rooms and a nice restaurant. 

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    Top Traveler Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Holualoa Bay Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Holualoa 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 Holualoa Bay Beach have lifeguards?

    No, Holualoa Bay Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Holualoa Bay Beach a family-friendly beach?

    Holualoa Bay Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Holualoa Bay Beach good for swimming?

    Holualoa Bay Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Holualoa Bay Beach have restrooms?

    Holualoa Bay Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.

    Is Holualoa Bay Beach a nude beach?

    No, Holualoa Bay Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Holualoa Bay Beach?

    Holualoa Bay Beach has multiple food options near or on the beach, including restaurants and beach vendors.

    What are the activities at Holualoa Bay Beach?

    Holualoa Bay Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing.

    Does Holualoa Bay Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Holualoa Bay Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Holualoa Bay Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Holualoa Bay Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Holualoa Bay Beach good for surfing?

    Yes, surfing is an activity that is frequently enjoyed at Holualoa Bay Beach.

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