#Laaloa Beach Park
Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning of visitor off La‘aloa Beach Park in Kona
At 7:50 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a call for a welfare check on the man, after the victim’s father called regarding his concern for the safety and whereabouts of his son.
Improvement projects for Kona’s downtown beach parks on track for May completion
The two county construction projects include preservation of heiaus with a buffer of native plants while also building an accessibility ramp and new bathrooms at the beach park.
Laʻaloa Beach’s parking lot to reopen as part of County’s renovation and preservation plans
For five years, the parking lot at Laʻaloa Beach County Park in Kailua-Kona has been gated after the State Historic Preservation Division and community members demanded the protection of a sacred heiau and seven other historical sites. The County now is moving forward with its latest version of the park’s preservation plan, and to the […]
2 West Hawaiʻi beach parks to temporarily close for construction improvements
The temporary closure of Laʻaloa Beach Park and the temporary partial closure of Magic Sands Beach Park in Kailua-Kona is scheduled for the end of the month to allow for construction improvements.
High Surf Closes 2 West Hawaiʻi Beach Parks
Kahaluʻu Beach Park and Laʻaloa Beach Park are closed due to dangerous conditions brought on by high surf.
Shark Sighting Closes Magic Sands Beach
La‘aloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands, is closed till about 1 p.m. due to a 14-foot tiger shark sighting this morning, July 6.
Shark Sighting Closes Magic Sands, Kahalu‘u
DLNR reports La‘aloa (Magic Sands) and Kahalu‘u Beach Parks in Kona are closed due to a confirmed shark sighting on Thursday morning.
Shark Sighting at Laaloa Beach Park
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed Laaloa Beach Park after a 12-foot shark was sighted.
County Looking to Expand Puna and Kona Parks
One property targeted under the county’s “Open Space” program is next to Ahalanui Park or Hot Pond; the other is across the street from White Sands beach.
