Kiholo Bay Scenic Overlook

Located within the Kohala Region on Big Island

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Kiholo Bay is a little puddle of blue and green from this vantage point. The mixture of sea and fresh water gives it this interesting blend.

October 10 park closure: DLNR's October 5 notice lists Kīholo State Park Reserve as closed for Kona IRONMAN on Saturday, October 10. DLNR currently lists day use open before race day, while camping remains closed. The notice gives no reopening hours and does not separately address this roadside scenic overlook; confirm whether your planned stop is inside the park closure and follow posted controls.

The hike to see this lava-rimmed bay is long and hot, so this is a good way to cheat and see it without all the extra work. The lava around the bay dates to the 1859 Mauna Loa lava flow.

Take Highway 19 north from Kohala Resort Area. The Overlook is located on the left side of the road at Mile Marker #82.

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Geographic Coordinates

Latitude: 19.8594971
Longitude: -155.9331342

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