Ke'ei Beach on Kona Coast of Big Island lies hidden between Kealakekua Bay and Kialoa Point, beloved among local fishermen, surfers, and sightseers alike. A white sand beach lined with black lava fragments provides a peaceful picnic location while its narrow sandy channel at its northern end provides ideal swimming conditions as well as opportunities for snorkeling, surfing and fishing.
Ke'ei Beach, adjacent to Kealakekua Bay and often unnoticed by visitors, remains one of the Big Island's best-kept secrets along its Kona Coast.
Ke'ei Beach offers an ideal setting for local fishermen and surfers as well as occasional sightseers who desire a quieter and more community-minded experience than some of the busier tourist spots.
Picnic Spot: With its white sand beach dotted with black lava fragments and serene setting, this picturesque beach makes an excellent place for an easygoing picnic amid coastal beauty.
Swimming Conditions: Although water depth and clarity is often poor for swimming in this part of the coast, a narrow sandy channel near the northern end of the beach provides more suitable swimming conditions for those wishing to hit the waves.
Diverse Water Activities: Ke'ei Beach offers various water activities, from snorkeling and surfing to fishing with its 300-yard reef. On certain days, this beach boasts some of the highest waves and longest rides around, drawing surf enthusiasts.