Kaupulehu Travel Guide

Kailua-Kona

Turtle in Hawai'i. Really nice beach to hang out, white sand and clear water!
One of the most picturesque bay on The Big Island, Hawai’i🌴 Kua Bay🌊
A weathered statue of the Hawaii god Ku. Ku is the god of war and prosperity.
Four seasons magic ✨ #lifeatexpedia #fourseasons #hawaii #bigisland
A small group of endangered Hawaiian Stilts feeding in the tidal ponds at Kukio Beach.

Popular places to visit

A weathered statue of the Hawaii god Ku. Ku is the god of war and prosperity.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Kailua-Kona Beaches
Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach

Kua Bay

Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast.

Kua Bay
#blue 50 Shades of Blue - Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Manini'owali Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

Manini'owali Beach
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Kailua Pier

After visiting Kailua Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Kailua Pier
Magic Sands Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Magic Sands Beach

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

Magic Sands Beach
Kahalu\'u Beach Park which includes rugged coastline, a coastal town and surfing

Kahalu'u Beach Park

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Kahalu'u Beach Park

Things to do

The Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort

The Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort

Rp3.340.896
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
The Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
Young girl holding a sea urchin on the glass bottom boat in the Pacific Ocean near the Big Island of Hawaii

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

Rp844.350
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
See whales from up-close

Whale Watching On The Big Island

Rp1.650.434
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching On The Big Island
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

Rp454.248
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Rp1.261.800
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay

Rp1.345.920
per adult
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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Top hotels in Kaupulehu

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

5 out of 5
72 300 Maheawalu Drive Kailua-Kona HI
The price is Rp22.928.976 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp22.928.976
Rp29.116.398 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions King's Pond and Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Beautiful design, room was spacious and amazing. The most disappointing part was the food … eat at the Mauna and the Shipwreck Bar neither were good.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is Rp6.792.360 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
Rp6.792.360
Rp8.063.347 total
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,132 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is Rp3.250.667 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
Rp3.250.667
Rp4.358.138 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,877 reviews)
Nice staffs, wonderful views, outdoor parking, prepped the food for guest when under heavy rain.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
The price is Rp2.895.196 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp2.895.196
Rp3.939.315 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,428 reviews)
Great location. Lacks amenities but that did not bother us. Walking distance to almost everything. Yoga was awesome. Staff was friendly. I would stay here again.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is Rp4.452.064 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
Rp4.452.064
Rp5.285.134 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,098 reviews)
Super clean room but we saw multiple Cockroaches in the room

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
The price is Rp5.061.438 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp5.061.438
Rp6.711.893 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The front desk overcharged me when checking out and was super rude when sorting it out. I confirmed every single expense and credit one by one, did the exact calculation right in front of the lady, and the lady kept saying my calculation was wrong. Finally, someone else came to help and sorted it ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaupulehu

After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

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.

Kalaoa
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Kona Palisades

When in Kona Palisades, you can plan a visit to Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kona Palisades
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Pu'uanahulu

If you're spending some time in Pu'uanahulu, Makani Golf Club is a top sight worth visiting.

Pu'uanahulu
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

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 Kailua-Kona Wharf and Kona Brewing Company.

Historic Kailua Village
Aerial view of Kahikolu Congregation Church, Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Holualoa Village

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

Holualoa Village
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Alii Kai

While there might not be top attractions in Alii Kai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Magic Sands Beach.

Alii Kai

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