8/2/2023 0 Comments Alula beach with turtles![]() Restrooms can be found at the north side of the harbor. You’ll see the beach on approach and just watch your step as you descend the route across the lava. When the road bends right (towards a parking lot at the harbor entrance) stay straight and find a short-but-rugged trail that goes left (south) to the beach. So, we decided to check out 'Alula Beach. ![]() We were going to head there, but one of our priorities was seeing sea life. Our waitress at breakfast yesterday recommended Hapuna Beach (a white sand swimming beach). The sand is mixed rock and coral so not a fine-sand beach but still perfect for a beach towel nap. A rooster greeted us at 'Alula Beach There are a number of beaches within a 20-30 minute drive from our Kona resort. Park along the Parkway as far as the gates allow and then walk down the road toward the ocean and away from the harbor. ‘Alula Beach is a perfect kid-friendly beach, rich with sea turtles in shallow water, and part of an ancient Hawaiian fishing village and pond. The closest parking for Alula Beach can be found at the end of Kealakehe Parkway inside the harbor entrance (see our map). ![]() It’s possible to do a shore dive here and avoid taking a boat out beyond the harbor. There’s a lot of black lava around this cove but there’s one great sandy water entrance.Īlula Beach is also called Crescent Beach and the waters just offshore are called “Honokohau Dive Site” in scuba diving circles. The beach surface is a mix of sand and pebbles. Shade from trees at the back of the beach make it easy to rest during the hottest part of the day. The shape of the small cove at this beach provides protection from the waves so it’s pretty safe for pooches and people who get into the water. If you do have a dog that’s longing for social interaction and saltwater to play in, Alula Beach is your spot. Aiopio Fishtrap Beach is a great alternative and you can walk north a bit from there to a sandy shore. If you don’t have a dog to bring to this beach, we recommend visiting the beaches in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park which can be accessed from the northwest corner of the harbor parking lot. Since there are not a lot of dog-friendly beaches in the area, this one is popular with dog owners. Alula Beach (Kona Dog Beach) is a small hidden beach just south of the Honokohau Marina and Small Boat Harbor near Kailua-Kona.
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