About This Beach
Just south of Kailua-Kona, Kahaluʻu Beach Park is a snorkeler’s paradise. A lava-rock reef creates a protected bay filled with colorful parrotfish, butterflyfish, and sea turtles that feed near shore. Calm, shallow waters make it ideal for beginners and families. Lifeguards, restrooms, and showers add convenience, while interpretive signs share Hawaiian fishpond heritage.
The park hosts reef-friendly education programs, encouraging eco-minded visiting. Early mornings offer the clearest visibility and best chance to spot honu (turtles).
Best Time to Visit: April to October for clear water and gentle surf.
Quick Highlights: Snorkeling • Turtles • Family Friendly • Cultural Site • Reef Life
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- • Snorkel among reef fish and green sea turtles (honu)
- • Surf/boogie board at the outer break
- • Join reef-friendly education programs
- • Tide-pool exploration at low tide
- • Family picnics on the lawn
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- Restrooms, showers, picnic areas, parking, gear rentals nearby; lifeguard tower.
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