Manini Beach (Kapahukapu)

Manini Beach is a locals beach next to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Napo’opo’o Beach. The only sandy beach in this park is a tiny spot where small waves roll in and the local children can safely play. It’s a pleasant family-friendly park with grassy and sandy areas that have beautiful views of the bay.

You can walk through the grass park to a gate and continue on to a shoreline made up of black lava rock and white coral. There you can enjoy relative solitude despite the waves crashing on the rocks.

Picnic tables are provided in the park but they are popular and might get taken early in the day. The hours of Manini Beach are 6am to 8pm every day. Note that this park is privately owned but open to the public. We need to be good stewards of places like this as we are lucky to have access.

Manini Beach at Kapahukapu is located on Manini Beach Road, a one-lane road that branches off Puuhonua Road near the end of Napoopoo Road (see our map).

Address

Manini Beach Rd
Captain Cook, HI 96704

Park Name

Manini Beach Park

Other Names

Napo'opo'o Park, Kepuhi, Manini Point

Owner

Private with public access

Pet Details

Dogs allowed on leash

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Picnicking, Beach Exploration, Scuba Diving

Amenities

Picnic Tables, Grass Lawns, Community Garden