Mahai’ula Beach is just beautiful, serene and not super busy at all…because the road to get here is super rocky (it’s bumpy and windy lava fields) and most cars can’t make it. And then once you park, you have to do a small hike on a paved path. If you have a Ford Fusion like we did, the trick is to drive really slow so that you don’t damage your car. We were lucky and got a rare sighting of a Hawaiian Monk Seal, an endangered species!!

Check out 10 of my favorite photos to convince you to add Makalawena/Pu’u Ali’i Beach to your Kona Bucket List!

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I had the best time and cannot wait to return. I hope this post inspires you to visit The Big Island! Stay tuned for The Ultimate Kona (Big Island) Bucket List if you’re interested in learning more about what to do!

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-Maira