Kahaluu Bay Travel Guide

Kailua-Kona

A beach with rocky areas, palm trees, and people swimming and walking.

A beach with a palm tree, rocky shoreline, and a picnic table.

A rocky beach with clear water, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks, a clear blue sky, and a building with a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A clear turquoise sea with swimmers and snorkelers.

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A sandy beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a few people.

Magic Sands Beach

8.8/10 (1,633 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?

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Things to do

4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide

£97

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

£99

per traveller

96% of travellers recommend

Kona Catamaran Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha from Honokohau Harbor

Kona Catamaran Day or Sunset Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha

£66

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Snorkel tour from Keauhou Harbor

Captain Cook Snorkel Adventure with Sea Caves & Lava Tubes

£84

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

£127

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves, History and Lava Tubes

Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument

£59

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Kahaluu Bay

Kona Coast Resort

78-6842 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI

Stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,473 reviews)

"Very clean and spacious room. Nice outside environment with big trees. Appreciate the indoor washer/dryer. Really like the complementary Hawaiian dancing performance on the first day. Would love to stay here again!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

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Big Island Retreat

78-226 Kahaluu Road Kailua-Kona HI

£171

30 Oct - 31 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are ...

2 Bed 2 Bath Surfing & Snorkeling in Kahaluu Bay

Kailua-Kona HI

£365

4 Nov - 5 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)

"Everything went smoothly with nothing to complain about."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Cozy studio with WiFi and AC that is within walking distance of Magic Sands Bch

Kailua-Kona HI

£199

4 Nov - 5 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this golf apartment in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)

"Nice"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Kona coast unit, Ocean side view Free PKG WIFI walk to Magics & Kahalu'u

Kailua Kona HI

Stay at this beach apartment in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are ...

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Walk to White Sands Beach or Relax by Your Private Pool

Kailua-Kona HI

Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool in their reviews. ...

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Where to stay in Kahaluu Bay

Find the best Kahaluu Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kahaluu Bay

An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, a large body of water, and a small island with buildings.

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden.

A golf course with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

Keauhou

A noteworthy feature of Keauhou is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

Kahaluu-Keauhou

If you're spending some time in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with a green roof, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

Historic Kailua Village

Are you interested in stunning beaches, island views and popular shops? A visit to Historic Kailua Village might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kona Brewing Company and Kamakahonu Beach.

A rocky shoreline with clear turquoise water and a clear sky.

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffee shops and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kailua-Kona Beaches while you're exploring the area.

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