Kukio Beach - Uluweuweu Bay

A Sea Turtle Paradise: Discover Beauty and Breathtaking Sunsets!

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to sunset + 30 minutes
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUJThG7qBGZH6ae4A
Weather: https://www.windy.com/19.819/-156.001?19.231,-156.003,8

Beach Amenities:

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Sea Turtles
  • Paved Walkways to Beach
  • No Lifeguard on duty

Activities:

  • Paddle Boarding in the morning
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Beach Going
  • Sea Turtle Watching
  • Sunset Watching

Beach Weddings:

  • Permitted with DLNR Permit

Kukio Beach sits just north of Kikaua Point Beach Park on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast, about 18 miles north of Kailua-Kona. Public access is via the Four Seasons Hualalai entrance; the shoreline is framed by coconut palms and lava rock. Because the nearshore is rocky, water shoes are recommended. Shade is limited, so bring fresh water, snacks, hats, and reef-safe sunscreen.

Swimming and snorkeling are not ideal here due to the rocky bottom and occasional turbidity, but calm mornings can be great for paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing. In winter, swells may affect board sports. Keep an eye out for Hawaiian green sea turtles and spinner dolphins. A shoreline path connects Kukio to Kikaua Point Beach Park, which offers a protected lagoon, restrooms, and showers.

Kukio Bay includes a segment of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, a 175-mile corridor established in 2000 that preserves traditional coastal routes, fishponds, and archaeological sites.

Although Kukio lies within the private Kukio Club community, the beach remains publicly accessible through the Four Seasons entrance, roughly between mile markers 87 and 88 north of Kailua-Kona.

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