Kahaluu Bay

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.

Stay near popular Kahaluu Bay attractions

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

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

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

RM531
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide
Best of Big Island: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Best of Big Island: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

RM70
per traveller
Best of Big Island: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kona Catamaran Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha from Honokohau Harbor

Kona Catamaran Day or Sunset Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha

RM364
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kona Catamaran Day or Sunset Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

RM560
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

RM774
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier
Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

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

RM539
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
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Top hotels in Kahaluu Bay

Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
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. ...
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Kona Coast Resort
Big Island Retreat

Big Island Retreat

3 out of 5
78-226 Kahaluu Road Kailua-Kona HI
The price is RM425 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
RM425
RM929 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kahalu'u Beach Park and Magic Sands Beach are ...
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Oceanfront Condo 117 in Kailua-kona

Oceanfront Condo 117 in Kailua-kona

4 out of 5
77-6469 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-kona, Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy furnished balconies, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Everything was great! Chaos and towels to use at the beach! Umbrella came in handy to use at 2step beach; and the cooler was a life saver! We bought ice packs to use, and left them in the cooler for the next guests! Couldn't have been more satisfied with the condo! (Other than maybe a pizza cutter ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

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Oceanfront Condo 117 in Kailua-kona
Island Elegance Prime Spot

Island Elegance Prime Spot

2 out of 5
Kailua-Kona HI
The price is RM367 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
RM367
RM1,327 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"It is really very close to the beach, you can even walk it.i also love the place itself. very quiet. The only thing really is the air con is very loud that you can’t sleep! That is the tie breaker. Either you sleep in comfort with the loud sound of the air conditioner blasting loud into your ear ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Island Elegance Prime Spot
White Sands Village Oceanfront

White Sands Village Oceanfront

4 out of 5
77-6469 Alii Dr. 129, Kailua Kona, Hi Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a picnic area and a pool table. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"We loved everything about this condo! It was super comfortable and right next to the beach! There were clear instructions and a nice binder of local attractions. It was nice having a separate space for our kids in the second bedroom. The kitchen was great and had everything we needed. I will definitely ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

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White Sands Village Oceanfront
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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
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A coastal landscape with a church, a parking lot, and dense greenery.

Holualoa Village

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

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky outcrops, and dense green vegetation.

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.

A sunset over the ocean with a tree on the shore.
Photo by Joe Ratliffe
Open Photo by Joe Ratliffe

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 Inn Shopping Village and Kamakahonu Beach.

A beach with rocky areas, palm trees, and people swimming and walking.
Photo by Maymaycheers
Open Photo by Maymaycheers

Kahaluu-Keauhou

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

A sandy beach with clear blue water, palm trees, and a rocky outcrop in the distance.
Photo by Kenneth Mendenhall III
Open Photo by Kenneth Mendenhall III

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.

Kahaluu Bay

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