Manini Beach Park is situated opposite the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay. The beach itself is mostly rocky but there is a sandy strip between the rocks that provides an easy point of entry into the ocean. Snorkeling is easy and accessible.
Though small, the beach park has plenty of shade and a nice grassed area on which to relax and enjoy a picnic.
The red arrow shows the space between two rocky areas where a strip of sand provides easy access.
Kayakers in the bay. It is possible to launch a kayak out of Manini Beach Park.
Who manages Manini Beach Park?
Also known as Kapahukapu, Manini Beach is under the stewardship of The Healy Foundation. Kamehameha Schools owns the land and the foundation has leased the land, taking care of the park, providing maintenance, a community garden, and bathroom facilities. Find out more here.
Above is the entry point to the beach park, parking is to the left of this entryway.
Parking is limited and the beach park itself has a limit of 50 people in the park at any one time. The park is privately owned but open to the public. Take care to park in the allocated zones and not to block access to nearby homes. The park is open from 6am to 8pm daily.
How to get there
From North Kona
Traveling on Highway 11, turn onto Napo’opo’o Road (Hwy 160) just south of the 111-mile marker. In about 3 miles (5k), turn right to stay on Napo’opo’o Road, continuing 1.7 miles (2.7k) to Kealakekua Bay. Turn left onto Pu’uhonua Road (still Hwy 160). Just a few hundred yards south of the Kealakekua Bay boat launch, turn right onto Manini Road.
From South Kona
Traveling on Highway 11, turn on to Middle Keei Road and follow it down until it joins Napo’opo’o Road, turn left and stay on Napo’opo’o Road, continuing 1.7 miles (2.7k) to Kealakekua Bay. Turn left onto Pu’uhonua Road (still Hwy 160). Just a few hundred yards south of the Kealakekua Bay boat launch, turn right onto Manini Road.
Manini Beach Park
Manini Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI, 96704
Hours: Mon – Sun, 6am – 8pm
