This little beach was so peaceful and serene. The natural bathing pond was encircled by lava and coral forming a natural breakwater. As the panorama shows, this is a very relaxing area. Not surprising then that a number of large hotels and beach resorts have sprung up nearby.

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Panorama taken of one of the beaches at Kikaua Point about 15 miles north of Kailua-Kona. The picture shows one of the protected natural bathing pools found at the point. Kikua beach is at the southern end of Kukio bay in Kukio point park. This is accessed through the gated Kukio oceanfront residential community. At the gate explain that you are visiting the public beach and you will be given a parking permit.

Travel and Getting There:
From Kailua-Kona (and Kona International Airport) head north on the H19 (Queen Kaahumanu Highway). The turning for the beach is near to the Kona Village Resort, Four Seasons and Resort Hualalai down the Old Kona Village Road.