Kona Wedding Locations
8 Stunning Kona Beach Wedding Locations On Hawaii's Big Island
The Kona Coast of Hawaii's Big Island is the dream destination for couples seeking sun, white sand, and an unforgettable beach wedding in Kona. With over 360 sunny days per year, calm turquoise water, and some of the world's most spectacular sunsets, Kona offers ideal conditions for your Kona wedding ceremony.
Kona Wedding Officiant® is a Kailua-Kona based wedding team that has performed over 1,000 ceremonies on the Kona Coast since 2017. From the casual local-favorite beaches along Ali'i Drive in town to the wild, secluded shores of North Kona, our team knows every Kona wedding location intimately — including the best timing, light, access, and Hawaii State permit requirements for each beach.
This page features the 8 most stunning wedding locations in Kona across two regions. Click any beach card below to explore its photo gallery, ceremony tips, and details. For an island-wide overview, see our complete Big Island beach wedding guide.
Looking For Resort Beaches?
The Kohala Coast resort beaches — including Hapuna, Mauna Kea, Pauoa Bay, Waikoloa, Mau'umae and Coconut Grove — are featured on our dedicated Kohala Wedding Locations page →
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Kona Beach Locations
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Kailua-Kona Town
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North Kona
360+
Sunny Days/Year
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Marrying Since
Kailua-Kona · Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona
Beach Wedding Locations
4 Town Beaches
The Kailua-Kona town beaches are accessible, beloved by locals, and walkable from most Ali'i Drive hotels and condos. From the sweeping shores of Old Kona Airport Beach to the iconic Magic Sands of La'aloa, these are the most authentic small-town Kona beach wedding locations on Hawaii Island.
North Kona · Hualalai
North Kona
Wedding Locations &
Hualalai
4 Pristine Beaches
North Kona — stretching from Hualalai Resort up toward the Kohala Coast — is home to Kona's most secluded and pristine beaches. Hidden coves, palm-lined shores, and remote bays accessible only by foot or car. These are the most coveted wedding locations in Kona for couples seeking privacy and breathtaking natural beauty.
South Kohala · Resort Coast
Kohala Coast
Resort Wedding Locations
The most luxurious Kohala Coast resort beaches — Hapuna Beach, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Pauoa Bay at Mauna Lani, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Mau'umae and Coconut Grove — have their own dedicated wedding locations page. World-class white sand and polished resort settings, just 30 minutes north of Kona.
Hapuna
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Mauna Kea
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Waikoloa
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Coconut
Grove
+ Pauoa Bay & Mau'umae · 6 Resort Locations
Why Choose A Kona Beach Wedding
The leeward Kona Coast offers Hawaii's most reliable wedding conditions year-round
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360+ Sunny Days
Kona Coast has Hawaii's most reliable wedding weather year-round
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World-Famous Sunsets
West-facing Kona = jaw-dropping golden hour ceremonies
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Calm Turquoise Water
Leeward Kona beaches stay protected from trade winds
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8 Beach Options
From accessible town beaches to secluded coves
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Easy Accessibility
20 min from Kona Int'l Airport (KOA) to most beaches
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Local Kona Team
Kona Wedding Officiant® serving Kailua-Kona since 2017
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Permits Handled
Hawaii State beach permits included in every Kona wedding package
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Year-Round Weddings
Tropical climate means any month works for a Kona beach wedding
Choosing Your Kona Wedding Location
The Kona Coast of Hawaii's Big Island is widely considered the best place in Hawaii for beach weddings. With more sunny days than any other Hawaiian island and some of the most spectacular west-facing sunsets in the world, Kona offers ideal conditions for couples planning a destination Kona wedding, elopement, or vow renewal. As your local Kona wedding Officiant team since 2017, Kona Wedding Officiant® has performed over 1,000 ceremonies across these 8 stunning Kona beach wedding locations.
Kailua-Kona vs. North Kona: Which Kona Wedding Location Is Right For You?
The Kailua-Kona town beaches are concentrated along the famous Ali'i Drive — the heart of Kona town. Old Kona Airport Beach, La'aloa (Magic Sands), Honl's Beach, and Holualoa Beach are all walkable from Kona town hotels and condos. These are the most accessible Kona wedding locations and ideal for couples who want guests to easily attend without rental cars.
North Kona — stretching from Hualalai Resort north toward the Kohala Coast — is where Kona's most secluded and pristine beaches live. Kuki'o Beach is our most popular and most secluded Kona wedding location, an upscale palm-lined cove near Hualalai Resort. Kikaua Point Park is a hidden gem perfect for intimate elopements. Kua Bay and Mahaiula Bay offer remote, pristine settings for couples who want complete privacy.
Most Popular Kona Beach Wedding Locations
Old Kona Airport Beach remains our most accessible, beautiful, and reliable white-sand Kona beach wedding location for couples staying in Kailua-Kona town. Kuki'o Beach is the most-requested Kona beach for couples seeking secluded luxury. Kikaua Point Park is unmatched for intimate elopements thanks to its hidden cove setting. La'aloa (Magic Sands) on Ali'i Drive offers an iconic Kona town backdrop with its name-changing sand that "disappears" with seasonal swells.
Kona Wedding Permits, Logistics & Local Knowledge
Most public Kona Coast beaches require a Hawaii State beach permit for commercial wedding ceremonies. As your trusted Kona wedding team, Kona Wedding Officiant® handles all permits and insurance — included in every Kona wedding package. We also navigate Special Use Permits for State Parks and resort coordination on your behalf, so you can focus on celebrating rather than paperwork.
Kona Beach Wedding vs. Kohala Resort Wedding
While this page focuses on the 8 beaches of the Kona Coast, the Kohala Coast resort beaches — Hapuna, Mauna Kea, Pauoa Bay, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Mau'umae, and Coconut Grove — are also part of West Hawaii's stunning leeward shoreline. Kohala is more luxe and resort-focused, while a beach wedding in Kona is more accessible, varied, and laid-back. Many couples visit both pages before deciding. For an at-a-glance look at all 33+ Big Island beach wedding locations, see our complete Big Island Beaches page.
Kona Weddings, Elopements & Vow Renewals
Whether you're planning an intimate Kona elopement for two, a vow renewal, or a small destination wedding in Kona for up to 25 guests, our team has a Kona Coast beach location and package that fits. Browse our beach wedding packages or all-inclusive Hawaii wedding packages to find the right fit for your day.
Book Your Kona Wedding Today
Ready to choose your Kona wedding location? Schedule a free planning consultation with our team or claim your wedding date directly online. We'll walk you through the best Kona beaches for your date, timing, group size, and ceremony vision — and help you find the perfect spot to say "I do" on the Kona Coast of Hawaii's Big Island.
5-Star Reviews
Real Reviews From Our
Kona Wedding Couples
Kona Wedding Officiant® is the highest-reviewed wedding team on Hawaii's Big Island — with 5-star ratings on Google, The Knot, WeddingWire, Yelp, and Zola. Here's what real couples are saying about their Kona beach wedding experience.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
★★★★★ 5.0 on The Knot
★★★★★ 5.0 on WeddingWire
★★★★★ BBB Accredited
★★★★★
"From booking through the ceremony, we never had one moment of anxiety. Deanna noticed I was nervous on the phone and even suggested a Zoom call to ease my nerves. Flew from Pittsburgh to Kona and had the most amazing wedding. Don't hesitate — book them today, you will not regret it!"
Pittsburgh Couple
WeddingWire
WeddingWire
★★★★★
"From our very first interaction to the final 'I do,' Deanna embodied the true spirit of aloha. Our black sand beach wedding felt incredibly personal and genuinely magical. Her thoughtful consideration and meticulous attention to detail truly set her apart — we felt completely seen throughout the planning process."
Black Sand Beach Couple
2025 · Big Island Wedding
The Knot
★★★★★
"We got married in April 2025 and could not have pulled this off without them. Deanna is amazing — compassionate, caring, and always willing to help. She calmed our stress of organizing this special event from the mainland. Her photographer Shannon has an incredible eye and vision. Mahalo and much Aloha!"
Mainland Couple
April 2025 · Kona Wedding
The Knot
★★★★★
"Deanna was amazing to work with from the beginning through to the actual wedding. She had great ceremony script options and was a warm, engaging, and organized officiant. Our guests loved the ceremony and it was a perfect fit for us as a couple. Confident the other services would be just as top quality."
Allison & Isaac
Kona Beach Wedding
Zola
★★★★★
"She always responded so quickly via either email or text. She made our wedding ceremony beyond perfect — from the small details, to the eloquent delivery, to the heartfelt well-wishes at the end. She felt like a friend and we had only known her for less than an hour! We would recommend Kona Wedding Officiant in a heartbeat."
Verified Couple
Kona Wedding Ceremony
★★★★★
"Our Big Island wedding was everything we hoped it would be thanks to Deanna and crew! If you're considering a wedding on the Big Island, this is the way to go. 5 stars! We renewed our vows on a gorgeous beach at sunset and it was absolutely perfect — Kona Wedding Officiant® made our destination wedding a dream come true."
Big Island Couple
Kona Vow Renewal & Wedding
WeddingWire
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