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Overview
Located in the town of Kailua Kona, Kukio Beach Park has a long and wide white sand beach situated in front of the incredible Kukio Bay. Kukio Beach Park is surrounded by coconut palm trees, mesquite trees, ironwood, lava rocks, tide pools, and a few small water ponds. The beach here is a well-known destination for fishing and watching green sea turtles – and surfing and bodyboarding during winter.
Amenities
Although Kukio Beach Park does not have lifeguards, the beach welcomes dogs and offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, rock arches, tide pools, and a playground.
Activities
There are many fun activities at Kukio Beach Park including surfing, fishing, bodyboarding, wildlife watching, and photography.
Parking
Getting to Kukio Beach Park is very easy – the park has a free parking lot on the west side of Waiulu Street at the end of an unnamed road that provides easy access to the beach.
Attractions
If you are looking for attractions near Kukio Beach Park, you can drive 15 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 Kukio Beach Park 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.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Kukio Beach Park. 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 Kukio Beach Park is the Korean restaurant Harmoni Foods that has a nice menu including bulgogi, japchae, bibimbap, hoeddeok, and kimchi.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Kukio Beach Park, you can drive 25 minutes to many 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 Kukio Beach Park, the 2-Star Kamuela Inn is situated in the heart of Parker Ranch, one of America’s largest cattle ranches.
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758 meters
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Amenities
Dogs
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Activities
Fishing
Rentals
Food
Access
Car Access
Foot Access
Parking - Free
Parking - Street
Stairs to Beach
Features
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Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Kukio Beach Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this 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 Kukio Beach Park have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Kukio Beach Park a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Kukio Beach Park good for swimming?
Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Kukio Beach Park have restrooms?
Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.
Is Kukio Beach Park a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Kukio Beach Park?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Kukio Beach Park?
Yes, this Beach is a good place to Fishing
Does Kukio Beach Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Kukio Beach Park a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!
Is Kukio Beach Park good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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