Magic Sands Beach (Laʻaloa Beach Park)
Laʻaloa Beach Park
A small white-sand beach where the sand disappears and returns with the seasons and surf. It is good for bodyboarding and sunset, and it is very close to the town centre.
Laʻaloa Beach, commonly known as Magic Sands, sees its white sand swept out to sea during winter swells, exposing the reef. When the waves calm, the sand is returned to the beach. The beach is small, but in moderate surf it is a popular spot for bodyboarding and bodysurfing. Locals come in the evening to watch the sunset. There are lifeguards and showers, but parking is limited. Strong rip currents can form when the surf is big, so check the lifeguard flags before going in.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park
- Hōlualoa Village
- Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel
- Mokuʻaikaua Church
- Huliheʻe Palace
- Aliʻi Drive (Historic Kailua Village)
- Ahuʻena Heiau (Kamakahonu)
- Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park