Landmark· Hawaii (Big Island)· Hawaii
Kamakahonu Beach and Ahu'ena Heiau
19° 38.3′ N · 155° 59.8′ W
Beside Kailua Pier, the small sheltered cove where Kamehameha the Great spent his last years (1812-1819), with his restored temple Ahu'ena Heiau standing on a platform in the water. Locals call the beach 'Children's Beach' for its gentle, shallow water.
Practical
Coordinate is the OpenStreetMap position of Ahu'ena Heiau; Kamakahonu Beach is at 19.63953, -155.99765. Restrooms and a shower are on the pier; canoe, paddle and snorkel rentals on the beach. Do not climb on the heiau. The dinghy landing at the pier is a few steps away.
Best for
History stop and calm swimming beside the dinghy landing
Nearby
- Hawaiian International Billfish TournamentRight here
- Ironman World Championship (October)Right here
- Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (November)Right here
- Fish Hopper (Kailua-Kona)0.1 NM away
- Kailua-Kona Pier and Bay0.1 NM away
- Kona Coast Land and Sea Breezes0.1 NM away
- Quinn's Almost by the Sea0.1 NM away
- Hulihee Palace and Mokuaikaua Church0.2 NM away