Kikaua Beach is a lovely beachfront paradise along the Big Island's Kohala Coast, located approximately 12 miles north of Kailua-Kona. The beach offers pristine white sands along a picturesque cove, lined with palm trees for ample shade for sunbathers and families. Calm waters and a soft sandy bay bottom make for excellent swimming conditions for visitors of all ages and ability levels, with shallow tide pools areas available for safe snorkeling. Lava rock outcroppings protect the water from strong ocean waves, creating natural barriers between nearby Kakapa and Kukio Bays. Visitors can stroll along Kikaua Point and observe green sea turtles grazing in tide pools or sunning on lava rocks. Limited parking is offered at the beach's parking lot, though additional parking is available at nearby Kua Bay.
Address: Aina Kaha Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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