Kēōkea Beach Park

Beautiful park. Limited wading behind a breakwater but no access to the ocean. Once you get there you’ll quickly see why. Huge breaking waves crashing over exposed rocks. No beach whatsoever. So no snorkeling, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, etc. Seems to be a local family place. We sat and enjoyed the view. The waves are amazing even on the two calm-day visits we’ve made. If you scramble out onto the breakwater you can get up-close to the breakers. It’s a long way from Kona or Hilo. Lovely.

Nice view from picnic tables from a lookout. A little protected swimming area is below. The covered area could host a big group. Had a couple of kittens running around looking for scraps or take them home.

Beautiful views and very peaceful. We enjoyed sitting on the rocks and watching the waves. There's not a lot to do here, but it would be the perfect stop for a picnic and restroom break. You can walk in the protected water area, but it doesn't look great for swimming.

We opted to drive here from Kailua Kona on a VERY windy day - and the scenery, the amazing surf, the wonderful sounds, did not disappoint! There's a small shallow area for wading in the water on one side & picnic tables on the other side. A grass hill leads to a building with small covered patio, restrooms, grill area. During our stay - many people visited just to eat lunch while enjoying the views.

This little park with about 15 picnic tables and some shelter from the sun has bathrooms and amazing views of the breaking waves with the island of Maui in the distance.

Beautiful little spot for a quick dip. There's a shower. Lots of local families were picnicing, enjoying the shallow swim area with their kids.

There’s a great little bay perfect for children to swim and play in without having to worry about them being swept away by the waves. I see people surf and boogie board here, the big waves make it a good spot. It’s a great view and is always so gorgeous.

A wonderful beach with a breakwater so the keiki and puppies can enjoy. A lovely & shady lookout up the stairs to take in the big waves.

Love this small private-like native beach. Nice place for a quiet family picnic and Kids' wading beach.

Growing up, I often got excited when I heard my family would go going to a party at Keokea Park. Folks would rent the shelter, music would play, food would be plentiful and I would run and play like children should. Recently, I stopped by while I was in Kohala. It was a perfect day. The sun was shining, there was a slight breeze, and the park was nearly empty. I could sit in the car or on the rocks and watch the waves crash for hours. After I get my fill of that, I walk up to the smaller shelter where I can get some elevation and take a few more photos, sigh, and smile about the lovely day I'm having. If you're looking for a sandy beach with recreational swimming, this isn't a place for you. But, if you want to watch the waves, gaze at the mountains, and enjoy nature, it's as good a place as any.

Rugged beauty is the best way to describe this beach. After getting over the initial shock of seeing the showers and restroom shut down, and the nastiest porta potties I have ever seen in my life in their place, I relieved myself behind some trees, and then enjoyed the scenery all around me. This beach isn't a swimming beach by any stretch of the imagination. The waves were rough, and it is not protected by offshore reefs like most beaches in the area, so the surf is high and batters the shore. However, there is a small stream in the park, and a few children were playing in it, and some beautiful areas to walk around. There are a few picnic tables, a grill and a fire pit. It was nice to relax at a picnic table and just watch the waves. Be careful out on the rocks. I took a few pictures, and a huge wave came out of nowhere and almost made Pete a widow. As I mentioned, the showers and bathrooms were closed down when we were there (04/09) and the porta potties in their place were foul. Worth pulling off Hwy 270 for a quick visit, but don't expect to need your bathing suit unless you have a death wish.

Yep! It's an okay "beach". I wasn't thrilled about it because of the large rocks that made it uninviting for a swim - and the area is kind of small. There isn't really a beach - like a place for an umbrella and lawn chair. It's more picnic tables on a hill. Looks like it's the place where the bros hang out drinking beer and exchanging fish stories. I watched and listened to the bros telling stories about catching some big fish. Sounds like what one would expect Hawaiian guys to talk about in their spare time; sprinkled lavishly with "dude!" and such animation of the voice as a few beers can render. They didn't have a picnic table because they were all taken, so they just hung around a big pickup. This is likely a place where locals go to commune. Peaceful, scenic and full of life... but I'd stay out of the water there. Looks rough.

We spent 20 minutes enjoying the scenery here on our way to Pololu lookout. First we watched the blue waves crashing into the rusty colored cliffs. Then we hiked down to where a mountain stream empties into the ocean. It's not really a good place to swim but there is a lovely little sandy cove that I was able to wade in. Very pretty and very refreshing. And incidentally, more interesting than Pololu lookout!

Absolutely beautiful spot! We were just driving by and saw the sign on the main road that said Keokea beach park and we figured why not. We got there and parked and were just sitting in the little look out and a guy came up by the name of Joe and said that he had lived here all his life and his father before him. He proceeded to give us a history of the area and his personal experiences as well as some local lore that I don't think I will ever forget and will always think of when I come through here.