ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach — Attraction in Hawaii

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I love this beach so much! We live in Kona and come here often to relax. With my toddler by my side, I've made it a personal goal to visit all of the family-friendly beaches in the area so we can soak in the beauty of the island. Last weekend, I headed over to Anaeho'ohamlu Beach for a fun-filled beach day, and we were absolutely delighted with our experience.

As a parent, I appreciate the little things when it comes to outings with a child. At Anaeho'ohamlu Beach, I found parking to be abundant and conveniently located. No need to circle around looking for a spot or lug all our beach belongings from a distant parking space.

What impressed me the most were the clean and well-maintained bathrooms, a real godsend while spending an entire day at the beach with a little one.

The atmosphere at Anaeho'ohamlu Beach is pure relaxation. The beautiful palm trees provided plenty of shade for us to cool-off and relax under, while the gentle sea turtles and calm waters made for a delightful swimming experience. If you're an aquatic life enthusiast, there's plenty to do, as you can walk over to the nearby tide pools to observe colorful fishes up close.

My toddler had an amazing time on our beach visit, and it was heartwarming to see him getting acquainted with the ocean while remaining safe. I can confidently say that Anaeho'ohamlu Beach is a fantastic option for families with young children.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and I'd like to give Anaeho'ohamlu Beach a solid 5-star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. I would highly recommend it to both visitors and locals who enjoy pristine beach outings and a kid-friendly environment. You're sure to leave the beach with unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for the beauty...

Beach: 3/5 Snorkeling: N/A Amenities: Rental Shop, Beach Chairs

Specials: Cultural Significance, Turtles, Sunsets

The sand on the Waikoloa side is rough, but there are trees and beach chairs. The sand on the A'Bay side is nicer, but with very little shade. The surf is generally low, ironically except for the day we considered snorkeling. You can't really play in the waves, and there are much better beachs nearby for that (Hapuna, Mauna Kea)

There is not a public bathroom, but there is a rental shop easily available.

The best thing here are the cultural artifacts. On a 15m walk you have the fish ponds, some heiroglyphs and a preserved house. I found this to be much better than Lapakahi State Historical Park, and in about half the time.

There are supposed to be turtles, but we missed them. I read that the best spot is just south of the Bay in the afternoon. The sunset was very nice, but we came in January and the sun was a little too far south for a good picture.

There is no entrance fee and parking with a short (

A classic Kohala beach in a picture postcard setting. The beach is framed by coconut palms and backed by a fishpond.

There is good public access here, a large parking lot, bathrooms and a shower to rinse the saltwater off. Access is free. As the same access road is used by the beach club the gates are not closed after dark as they used to be, no worries watching the sunset and the stars come out here.

The sand is a bit coarse, not the fine coral sand of other nearby beaches such as Mauna Kea or Hapuna. Plenty of shade under the palm trees.

Snorkeling is not the best here, the water is quite shallow and the bay limits circulation leading to normally murky conditions. There is boat traffic and moorings at the center of the bay.

The public access also serves as an excellent trailhead for hiking south of the bay along the coast. Head to the south past the beach club restaurant and you leave the resorts behind, miles of wild coastline to explore. A mile south is the abandoned fishing village...