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| AIOPIO
BEACH |
| Just north of Honokohau Harbor is this small
and uncrowded beach that has nice conditions for
swimming and snorkeling. Aiopio Beach is part of
the Aiopio fish trap, an ancient manmade structure
of lava rock in which fish get trapped at low tide.
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| ALULA
BEACH |
| This small, sandy beach is nice for swimming
and it is also a good starting point to some interesting
offshore diving and snorkeling. Just a short distance
from the crescent-shaped beach, rock walls drop
down to 45 feet. The water is clear and the marine
animals are plentiful.
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| ANAEHOOMALU
BEACH |
| This palm-fringed beach is a photographer's
dream. The sunsets are spectacular here and right
behind the beach are picturesque fishponds. Hundreds
of graceful palms lining this beach create the typical
romantic backdrop only found in the south Pacific
that you can often see on postcards and in movies.
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| CARLSMITH
BEACH PARK |
| Beach on the rocks! Carlsmith Beach Park is
one of the small beach areas that line the shoreline
south of Hilo in the Keaukaha area. Here you can
also find most of Hilo’s hotels and the airport
is close by.
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| CRYSTAL
COVE |
| The name already says it. The water in this
small cove is crystal clear. This feature makes
it ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving, at least
as long as the waters are calm. From time to time
you can face heavy surf here, so be careful.
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| HAKALAU
BAY |
| An old railroad bridge sits high above the deep
gorge that opens up into Hakalau Bay. This hidden
place is a local favorite and great for boogie boarding.
There are no facilities in the area, but the bay
is uncrowded and surrounded by lush forests.
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| HAPUNA
BEACH STATE PARK |
| The half-mile crescent of golden white sand
has been repeatedly voted the best beach in the
U.S. by travel magazines as Conde Nast Traveller.
It is one of the few sandy beaches on the Big Island
of Hawaii and a real treat for every ocean lover.
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| HILO
BAY BEACHFRONT PARK |
| Even though Hilo Bay has one of the longest
sandy beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii, you won’t
find many people swimming or playing here. The waters
are murky, especially after heavy rainfalls and
have a history of being polluted in the past.
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| HOLOHOLOKAI
BEACH PARK |
| This small beach is a great place for a picnic
with family or friends after a visit to the Malama
Petroglyph Trail north of Kona, the state’s largest
collection of petroglyphs with about 3,000 of these
ancient drawings.
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| HONAUNAU
BAY |
| In the old days, chiefs used to live on this
beautiful turquoise bay with its white sandy beach.
A serene grove of coconut trees leads to this half-moon
shaped ocean paradise, a photographer's dream and
answer to the prayers of beach fans.
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| HONOKOHAU
BEACH |
| The salt and pepper colored sand of this beach
is made of lava rock, seashells and coral, all ground
up by the forces of nature. Swimming conditions
are good here, but snorkeling is even better.
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| HONOLII
BEACH PARK |
| The Big Island of Hawaii has only a few good
surf spots. Honolii Beach Park offers the best surfing
on the Hilo side. It is located just a few minutes
away from historic downtown Hilo.
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| HOOKENA
BEACH PARK |
| Soft sand, ancient lava flows, cliffs, blowholes
and shade-giving palm trees make Hookena Beach Park
a true Hawaiian paradise. The old Hawaiians already
felt that this was a special place and built a small
heiau, a temple, right underneath one of the very
unique lava formations, which still look like liquid,
frozen instantly and forever.
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| JAMES
KEALOHA BEACH PARK |
| This park makes everyone happy. Besides being
a pretty sight, reminding of prehistoric landscapes,
it is good for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and
sunbathing. In winter the surf is strong and you’ll
see the local and visiting surf crowds challenging
the waves here.
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| KAHALUU
BEACH |
| Have you ever seen a puffer fish up close? In
the clear water at ch south of Kona, your chances
are good to see one. It is a favorite snorkel spot
of visitors to the west coast of the island of Hawaii
and the fish have not been deterred yet by the many
snorkelers, who hang out in the water every day.
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| KAHUWAI
BAY |
| Divers, get ready! Kahuwai Bay is an extraordinary
dive spot with about 40 different sites just a few
minutes offshore. Swimming is not recommended as
the access to the water is over a slippery lava
shelf that is lined with sharp rocks. The current
can be treacherous.
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| KAMAKAHONU
BEACH |
| Just a few steps from downtown Kailua-Kona is
still small beach that local residents call “child’s
beach.” The sandy bottom is shallow and gently sloped.
The water is usually calm and without any dangerous
currents.
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| KAPAA BEACH PARK
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| The beach is fairly secluded, easy to access and private. Camping is
allowed. It is close to Mookini Heiau and a good spot to refresh
after your excursion to the cultural highlights of the area.
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| KAPOHO
TIDE POOLS |
| You will not find an unusual location like the
Kapoho Tide Pools anywhere else on the Big Island,
or anywhere else in Hawaii for that matter! Tucked
in the “Old Hawaiian” district of Puna sits a landscape
feature sure to take your breath away. Just off
of the “Red Road”, the infamous sunniest spot on
the east side of the Big Island, lies a string of
tide pools dotting the coast which cover about a
mile and add to the unique landscape.
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| KAUNAOA BEACH
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| This beach has been among the top 5 of the nation
numerous times. There are not many white sand beaches on the Big
Island of Hawaii and here you’ll find a quarter of a mile of a quite
beautiful example. .
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| KEALAKEKUA
BAY |
| Scuba dive or kayak this infamous bay where
Captain Cook docked in 1778, making Hawaii known
to the rest of the world. The Hawaiian name “Kealakekua”
means “Pathway to the Gods” and this bay certainly
earns its divine name. Located on the Kona coast
of Hawaii, Kealakekua Bay is rich with historical
significance.
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KEEI BEACH |
| One of the most secluded small beaches on
the Big Island of Hawaii. Keei Beach is not easy
to find, but if you are looking for a private
place that is frequented mostly by local
fishermen, you should check it out.
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KEHENA BEACH
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Black sand, lava rocks and crystal clear tidepools give
an otherworldly beauty to this beach in the Big Island’s Puna
district.
It is great for swimming and hanging out in the
shade under one of the hundreds of palm trees.
The shore break can be rough at times and makes
entering and leaving the water a fun challenge.
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KEOKEA BEACH PARK
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| This one is for looks. Keokea Beach is a beautiful place
- quiet and serene, especially during the week. If is a perfect
place to have a picnic with family and friends or to hang out for an
afternoon while recharging in this pleasant atmosphere and reading a
good book.
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KIHOLO BAY
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| What a wonderful adventure playground! Kiholo Bay has it
all – Big Island style. A mix of fresh water and salt water, a small island out of lava
rock in the middle of the bay, parts of an ancient fish pond, lava
flows, clear water, turtles and tide pools galore.
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KOLEKOLE BEACH PARK
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| A waterfall, hundreds of trees and a swimming hole
created by a stream make Kolekole Beach Park an enchanted camping
wonderland. It is located close to the world-famous Akaka Falls and
has all facilities. In a pavilion, you’ll find
clean restrooms and electricity.
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| KONA
COAST STATE PARK |
| Kona Coast State Park on the leeward side of
the Big Island is a treasure of Hawaii. Here there
are two of the island’s best swimming beaches, accentuated
by freshwater springs which can form fun pools to
arise in the sand. The beaches at Kekaha Kai (the
Hawaiian name for this state park) consist of salt-and-pepper-colored
sands bordered by a 1,500 acre land tract full of
natural wonders to delight and enrapture.
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| KUA
BAY |
| Kua Bay and its nice beach are the northernmost of the
Kona Coast State Park. Access is challenging over a rough road that
can only be passed in a four-wheel drive vehicle. You’ll find black
and a lot of white sand on the beach as well as a tall cinder cone
and great views of the coast.
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KUKIO BEACH |
| This small cove in front of the Four Seasons Resort is
often used for weddings and makes a pretty backdrop for wedding
photos. The beach has black sand and a lot of rocks. In the water
there is a beautiful reef, which gets better the
further offshore you swim..
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KUKIO BEACH |
| This small cove in front of the Four Seasons Resort is
often used for weddings and makes a pretty backdrop for wedding
photos. The beach has black sand and a lot of rocks. In the water
there is a beautiful reef, which gets better the
further offshore you swim..
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| LAPAKAHI
STATE HISTORICAL BEACH PARK |
| Just along the shoreline about 12 ½ miles north
of Kawaihae lies Lapakahi State Park, an expansive
265-acre area ready for nature-conscious visitors
and hikers to explore. The park runs along the shoreline
of the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District
and marks the location of Koaie, an ancient Hawaiian
settlement dating back to the 1300s.
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| LELEIWI BEACH PARK
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| This good snorkel spot close to Hilo is part of an area
known as Richardson’s Ocean Center. The most outstanding feature of
this interesting place is the natural pools. Some of them are filled
with volcanically-heated water coming out of a spring.
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| MACKENZIE
STATE PARK |
| Venture over to MacKenzie State Park for a peaceful
picnic spot that boasts exquisite ocean views and
a wild rock landscape. In this 13 acre park located
on the lower east rift zone of the Kilauea Volcano,
visitor will find plenty of eye-catching scenery.
Captivating volcanic formations like lava tubes,
caves and sea arches grace the majestic coastline
cliffs and create a view unlike any other.
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MAHUKONA BEACH
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| Mahukona Beach is located north from
Kawaihae. In fact, it is not a real beach,
although its name says so. Long time ago, it was
used as a harbor by a local sugar company.
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MAKALAWENA BEACH
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| Are you ready for a 20-minute hike through a rough lava
trail? The reward awaiting you on top is by far worth it. Located on
the Kona (west) side of the Big Island is one of the most secluded
beaches anywhere on the island. That is if you are up for the
challenge of finding it.
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NAPOOPOO BEACH PARK
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| Located at the southern end of Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island,
this beach is a historic site, where Captain James Cook first landed
in Hawaii. When he arrived, Hawaiians were celebrating the harvest
god, Lono, at the Hikiau Heiau, a temple dedicated to him.
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OLD KONA AIRPORT BEACH STATE PARK
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| At the Old Kona Airport Beach State Park, you can catch
great sunset views and some good swimming. Here, you can still see
the old runway for the first Kona Airport that closed in 1970, which
is now used as a parking lot for the beach.
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ONEKAHAKAHA BEACH PARK
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| Located in south Hilo on the Big Island, Onekahakaha
Beach Park is the perfect place to take your family. This popular
family spot has pavilions, picnic tables, camping sites and
restrooms. It's also a favorite hangout spot of the local Hilo
community.
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PAHOEHOE BEACH PARK
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| Searching for a great place to have an afternoon or
dinner picnic? The Pahoehoe Beach Park has a nice, shady, green lawn
providing a quiet place to relax or eat. There are great views of
the beach and the environment is friendly.
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PAPAKOLEA GREEN SAND BEACH
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| You’ve seen white sand beaches and perhaps
already the black sand beaches of the Big
Island. Don’t miss the Green Sand Beach on the
Big Island. The fascinating color of the sand
comes from olivine, a semiprecious stone that
the ocean and erosion have crushed to emerald
colored sand.
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PAUOA BAY
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| Natural walls out of lava protect this serene bay from
strong ocean currents and high waves. The pond-like setting makes it
a perfect place for swimming, snorkeling or just floating around on
a raft.
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PEBBLE BEACH |
| The best places often take some effort to reach. Pebble
Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is a good example. You’ll need a
strong four-wheel drive vehicle with very good brakes to get to this
prime diving spot.
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PINE TREES BEACH
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| The Big Island of Hawaii is famous for many things, but
not for surfing beaches. Most of the places where you can catch a
good wave are recommended for experienced surfers only. The water
breaks hard and it is shallow with sharp lava rocks underneath.
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PUAKO BAY |
| Tide pools and coves with crystal clear water make one
of the most delightful snorkel spots on the Big Island. Puako Bay,
the playground of the small oceanfront community of Puako is located
about 30 miles north of Kailua-Kona on the beautiful Kohala Coast.
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PUNALUU BLACK SAND BEACH
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| A visit to this beach can easily be a highlight of your
vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii. Especially if you love sea
turtles. For centuries the Punaluu Black Sand Beach has been a
preferred nesting place of this endangered species.
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RICHARDSON BEACH PARK
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| The Richardson
Beach Park, also knows as Richardson’s Ocean
Center is the most popular snorkeling spot in
the Hilo area. Swimmers, surfers and kayakers
have discovered this enchanted place, too and it
is one of the more frequented spots in the
region.
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ROAD TO THE SEA BLACK SAND BEACH
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| It’s all in the name. In this case the road to the sea
is 6 miles long, rough and rugged. You’ll drive through a surreal
area of lava rock and strange formations that have an otherworldly
appearance. In some places you can still see how the lava flowed.
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SPENCER BEACH PARK |
| Spencer Beach Park on the northern cost of
the Big Island is a great place for families and
long weekend barbecues in the shade of tall
trees. The water is calm most of the times as
the delightful white sand beach is protected by
a large reef.
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WAIALEA BAY BEACH
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| This small secluded white sand beach on the northwestern
coast of the Big Island is mostly deserted. It is partially
surrounded by private homes, but there is a public access.
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WAIPIO BEACH
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| Waipio Valley is one of the most mystical places in the
Hawaiian Islands. Its ancient, sacred sites are still visited today
and it is regarded to be a highly spiritual place.
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WAWALOI BEACH PARK
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| Find your own private tide pool at Wawaloi Beach! Just
one mile away from the Big Island’s favorite surf spot Pine Trees
Beach is this calm retreat, which is ideal for families with
children of all ages.
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WHITE SANDS BEACH |
| This beach is also called “disappearing sands” or “magic
sands” because the strip of white sand this beach is named after is
under water during high surf.
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