Wonderful views throughout, a great coffee shop just a few steps away, good supply of beach chairs, a nice welcome basket with coffee and chocolate--we had everything we needed for a great trip. There's two public beach parking lots within a half mile and though they can fill up in the late morning, we never had trouble getting a spot. Walking to the beach is a good option if you don't have too much to carry...maybe 15 minutes through the public access, 10 minutes if you walk through a resort to get there. We love the setting at Ekolu though, better views than beachfront, and everything still within walking distance.