Tucked into the farthest reaches of the Mauna Lani Resort (only 2 miles from our shop) is a great black sand beach perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling, and relaxing Hawaiian style. Want to get there? Follow this great route:
Via Motorcycle or Moped:
- From Big Island Motorcycle Co. follow Waikoloa Beach Drive to the traffic signal and take a left heading north.
- After 2 miles take a left into the Mauna Lani Resort.
- At the round-about take the road farthest to the left going south. Follow this road about a mile, looking out for the (small) residential looking sign that says "49 Black Sand Beach" on your left. This is a gated community but also a public beach access point.
- Tell the guard you wish to go to the beach. He will have you sign in and you are free to access the beach.
- Follow the main road inside all the way to the end where you will find the beach parking lot.
- There are bathrooms and fresh water showers. Don't forget your snorkel gear!
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Via Bicycle:
- There are two ways to get to the Black Sand Beach via bicycle. The first is to follow the route above. If you are not comfortable riding a bicycle along the highway, you may access the beach via the Kings' Trail.
- To get to the Kings' Trail from Big Island Motorcycle Co. take Waikoloa Beach Dr. until you reach the Waikoloa Colony Villas condo complex. Just to the east of the complex is the Kings' Trail which takes you across and into the Mauna Lani Resort area.
- Please note, the Kings' Trail is extremely rough and you must walk the bikes along the trail due to loose lava rock conditions. It is highly recommended you wear sturdy shoes. Be aware that there are places along the trail where you will need to lift the biked over rocks.
- That said, it takes about 15 minutes to walk the bikes over this section of the trail and back onto pavement.
- You may cross back over onto pavement just before the little bridge on your left.
- After crossing the little bridge, take a right onto the road.
- At the T intersection, take a left.
- Follow this road, looking out for the (small) residential looking sign that says "49 Black Sand Beach" on your left. This is a gated community but also a public beach access point.
- Tell the guard you wish to go to the beach. He will have you sign in and you are free to access the beach.
- Follow the main road inside all the way to the end where you will find the beach parking lot.
- There are bathrooms and fresh water showers. Don't forget your snorkel gear!
Via Motorcycle or Moped:
- From Big Island Motorcycle Co. follow Waikoloa Beach Drive to the traffic signal and take a left heading north.
- After 2 miles take a left into the Mauna Lani Resort.
- At the round-about take the road farthest to the left going south. Follow this road about a mile, looking out for the (small) residential looking sign that says "49 Black Sand Beach" on your left. This is a gated community but also a public beach access point.
- Tell the guard you wish to go to the beach. He will have you sign in and you are free to access the beach.
- Follow the main road inside all the way to the end where you will find the beach parking lot.
- There are bathrooms and fresh water showers. Don't forget your snorkel gear!
View Larger Map
Via Bicycle:
- There are two ways to get to the Black Sand Beach via bicycle. The first is to follow the route above. If you are not comfortable riding a bicycle along the highway, you may access the beach via the Kings' Trail.
- To get to the Kings' Trail from Big Island Motorcycle Co. take Waikoloa Beach Dr. until you reach the Waikoloa Colony Villas condo complex. Just to the east of the complex is the Kings' Trail which takes you across and into the Mauna Lani Resort area.
- Please note, the Kings' Trail is extremely rough and you must walk the bikes along the trail due to loose lava rock conditions. It is highly recommended you wear sturdy shoes. Be aware that there are places along the trail where you will need to lift the biked over rocks.
- That said, it takes about 15 minutes to walk the bikes over this section of the trail and back onto pavement.
- You may cross back over onto pavement just before the little bridge on your left.
- After crossing the little bridge, take a right onto the road.
- At the T intersection, take a left.
- Follow this road, looking out for the (small) residential looking sign that says "49 Black Sand Beach" on your left. This is a gated community but also a public beach access point.
- Tell the guard you wish to go to the beach. He will have you sign in and you are free to access the beach.
- Follow the main road inside all the way to the end where you will find the beach parking lot.
- There are bathrooms and fresh water showers. Don't forget your snorkel gear!
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This cycle adventure was so much fun! I definitely recommend this route to people who rent from Big Island Motorcycle Co!!
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