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Kona Coast (Kekaha Kai) State Park

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Mahai'ula section has a sandy beach and dune offering opportunities for swimming and beach-related activities. A picnic area with tables and portable toilets are available. A 4.5-mile hike north through this wilderness park on the historic coastal trail, Ala Kahakai, leads to Kua Bay. Midway, a hike to the summit of Pu'u Ku'ili, a 342-foot high cinder cone, offers an excellent view of the coastline. Dry and hot with no drinking water. Kua Bay section at north end of park offers beach-related activities.

Located on Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway (Hwy. 19), 2.6 miles north of Keahole Airport. Separate, unpaved 1.5 mile access roads from highway lead to Mahai'ula and Kua Bay sections of the park.

Location: Kona Hawaii

Other Hawaii State Parks nearby:
(Napoopoo) Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
(Kona) Kona Coast (Kekaha Kai) State Park
(Pahoa) Lava Tree State Park
(Kona) Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
(Pahoa) Pualaa Park

02/02 Coming to The Kona area
Merrie Monarch Festival Hilo HI June7-9 Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held annually in Hilo on the island of Hawaii. Festivities start on Easter Sunday and culminate with the Hula competition events at the Edith Kanaka'ole Tennis Stadium - Miss Aloha Hula on Thursday, Hula Kahiko on Friday, and Hula 'Auana on Saturday.