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Kahaluu-Keauhou

Kailua-Kona – Mokuaikaua Church loop from Magic Sands Beach

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Hawaiʻi County

Kahaluu-Keauhou

Kailua-Kona – Mokuaikaua Church loop from Magic Sands Beach

Hard

5.0

(1)

4

hikers

Kailua-Kona – Mokuaikaua Church loop from Magic Sands Beach

05:14

20.1km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.95 km

Kahaluu Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Kahaluu Beach Park is a fantastic spot for seeing wildlife while snorkeling; it was described like "a real-life aquarium". Kahaluu is a bay protected on the Kona shore, a few …

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2

2.08 km

St. Peter's Catholic Church and Snorkeling Spot, Aliʻi Drive

Highlight • Religious Site

Aliʻi Drive is one of the most beautiful snorkeling spots along the east coast to the east. A stop here is always worthwhile, as the postcard-famous blue ocean and small …

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3

2.08 km

Kahaluʻu Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Here on Ali'i Drive is one of the most beautiful snorkeling spots along the east coast to the left. A short stop is always worthwhile, as the postcard-famous sky-blue and actually tiny St. Peters Catholic Church is located here.

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4

4.46 km

Keauhou Bay

Highlight • Beach

Manta Ray Snorkeling Tour with Sea Quest Hawai'i

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5

13.9 km

Kailua-Kona

Highlight • Settlement

The city in the west of Big Island is not only known for its delicious coffee, but also has a world-famous sporting event with the Hawaii Triathlon.

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6

14.5 km

Mokuaikaua Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1820, the church is the oldest church in Hawaii

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7

14.5 km

Huliheʻe Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful museum in the former summer residence of the royal family.

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Tip by

8

17.7 km

Aliʻi Gardens Marketplace

Highlight • Structure

opens from Tuesday to Sunday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

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B

20.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

1.67 km

486 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

1.45 km

486 m

127 m

< 100 m

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