Sandy beach
Yes
Hike-in Required
No
Surfing
Yes
Snorkeling / SCUBA
Yes
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Keālia Beach is a popular beach just north of the town of Kapa'a.

With its large area of wide sandy shores, covered picnic tables, manned lifeguard towers and areas with protected family-friendly surf, Keālia Beach is very often crowded, it's parking lots filled with cars. There are often waves here, making is a busy spot for surfers and boogie boarders, though the surf can often be powerfully hazardous. Families with children may opt to stick to the north end of the beach, where rocks tend to protect the shores and calm the surf significantly.

Keālia lies along the Ke Ala Hele Makalae Path, with the town of Kapa'a just over 3 miles away, making this beach a great destination and turnaround point for those using the path. 

The beach has bathrooms and water. There is dispersed shade amongst the trees, however none on the sandy beach itself.

There is no fee to park at Keālia Beach.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Lots of parking. Variety of areas. Accessible via trail from Kapa'a.

Cons

Can get very crowded.

Pets allowed

Not Allowed

Features

Vault toilet
Picnic tables
Surfing
Snorkeling / SCUBA
Big vistas
Covered picnic areas
Flushing toilets
Family friendly
Showers

Location

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