Makalawena Beach is a beach Hawaii County located in United States.
Kamuela , HI 96743 United States
Huge area with very few people. Bring shoes for the hike . Previous tipper said it was paved, but it's actually a path of fist-sized, sharp-as-glass lava rocks.
This is one of best beaches I have ever been to. Perfect for swimming , crystal clear water, and white sand . The hike in was hot so make sure you bring lots of water. There are also wild goats !
Gorgeous beach ! Best we went to in Kona. When you get to the two red house structures keep going you still have about a 20 min walk over a lava "path" but it is totally worth it!
Congrats. You completed the trek through Mordor, and didn’t let any of the 5 decoy beaches distract you. Enjoy!!
Hike here is not the most pleasant one, but rewarding. You might end up having the whole beach for yourself
A great sunbathing beach but not too good for swimming . High waves and sharp rocks close to the shore.
Bring just enough to hang out for the whole day. And let the beer rest a little after the drive down. Don't forget snacks .
The walk in from the parking lot is easy - there is a paved path and you don't have to walk over the lava bed
The road to get here from Hiway 11 is for advanced4 wheelers only!
There are port a potties outside of the beach area if ya need them. No peeing in the ocean!
Long hot hike .
Disregard what people are saying about four wheelers . You can get down this road in pretty much any car, though it might violate your rental contract.
Bring cold beer
Only place on the island I’ve ever seen Hawaiian monk seals! There’s two other hike-in beaches nearby too. - Mark J.
Great set of beaches for differing levels of hike ambition. Also one of the few places you might see monk seals - Mark J.
Amazing crystal clear aqua blue beautiful water...lots of 20 and 30 something's and families with young children. So much fun!! Great body surfing/boogie boarding! Bring water shoes for the lava hikes - Brittany Smith
Excellent poke. Recommend hottie style ahi with crab salad. - Alex Hennessey
Hard to find the sand we expected. Surf came right up to the rocks and was rough. It is winter. Restrooms and parking. - Brian Duncan
The Big Wave and the Wailua White are both amazing light beers! - Sabrina Michele Tilley