Manini Kapahukapu Beach

Manini Kapahukapu Beach is a secluded beach park that is popular with locals, board riders and families. The location is peaceful and tucked in behind a vacation neighborhood and along the lava rock coast of South Kona. The beach also features views of Kealakekua cliffs and the Captain Cook Monument.

When visitors arrive at the beach they will notice large signs that welcome them and provides them with rules that are to be abided to protects the beach's ecosystem. These rules include no vehicles on the beach to help preserve the beach and that kayaks are not to be launched from the beach.

A grassy plot is at the entrance of the beach, which is unusual for beaches on the Island; this area features picnic tables and tree-covered landscape. Visitors will then notice a small patch of white coral and black rocks that lead to a clear sand channel in the water.

The reef at the beach is great for snorkeling; it is packed with bright fish, turtles and other marine life. The best time in the year to snorkel is during the summer as during the winter months the waves can become quite rough and visitors who are not confident swimmers or snorkelers are advised to take precautions.

Manini Kapahukapu Beach features a popular surf break with locals that feature a triple tiered left break with swells becoming quite large. The beach features bathrooms, shady areas and swimming areas.