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The well-marked beach is located about 5 miles south of downtown Kona on Ali'i Drive. It opens at 7 a.m., and arriving early makes the experience far more enjoyable, as the parking lot normally fills by 9 a.m. and the water seems to become more cloudy as the day progresses. The water is irritatingly shallow, and a strong current makes it difficult to stay in one place.

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