A small slice of black and white pebbled coast, Alula is sandwiched between black lava rock and grassy, rocky terrain, scattered with the occasional brackish pond. Located at the southern tip of the harbor, it is tucked into a cove of rock. Though small in size, the beach is quiet and calm and lined with beautiful palm and coconut trees providing plenty of shade and a picturesque view of the Kona coast and Harbor scene.

Accessing the beach requires a short climb over large lava rocks. There is no marked trail but beach-goers can fairly easily decided their own path to take to reach the shore, as some rocks make for better maneuvering over and around than others; as well as the fact that the beach is visible from the parking location.

On the walk down visitors pass a wooden bamboo heiau, or sacred temple, typically donned with fruits and other offerings. Due to Alula’s location in the harbor it makes for calm, clear, shallow waters and provides for safe swimming most of the year. The usual clientele that spot the beach are families with children on the weekends, dogs and their masters (as it is one of the few places let that dogs are not closely monitored) and individuals on their lunch break or day off enjoying the quiet setting of Alula.

Just offshore is a well-known spot for snorkeling and scuba diving where boulders and rock walls dip 45 feet, making a great home for many colorful fish and ocean life. Snorkelers can enter the water from both the beach or from personal boats or guided snorkeling tours. While the shore may not be covered with people on a regular basis, there is a good chance that the water will be a lot more crowded. Alula is part of the Koloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, though not as often frequented or mentioned and does not appear on the Park’s brochures or handouts.

Written By: Hadley Catalano

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