Aiopio Beach at a Glance
Think history and the beach are a bad mix? You might want
to check out the Aiopio Beach on Hawaii’s Big Island. Set
on a national historic park, this sandy beach is surrounded
by remnants of ancient Hawaii, from stone house ruins to
old fishponds and bird nests. In fact, the beach itself
is just the tail-end of a long journey through Hawaii’s
fascinating past.
The Aiopio Beach is part of the Kaloko-Honokohau National
Historic Park, a rich archeological site just north of the
Honokohau Harbor. Here you can find artifacts detailing
the way Hawaiians lived in the past, before the time of
James Cook and the civilization that followed suit.
Also surrounding the beach is the Aiopio Fish Trap, a primitive
pond designed for catching fish. Built by ancient island
villagers, it traps the fish that come in at low tide for
an easy catch. All that remains today is the dark lava structure
around the trap, but it continues to fascinate locals and
visitors alike.
The beach is very safe for swimming, even for small children.
Offshore reefs are scattered throughout the area, so there’s
no risk of your kids straying too far. If you’re looking
for somewhere secluded, the far end is a perfect place-it’s
one of the less popular areas, so you can find a spot all
to yourself.
Occasionally, turtles will swim up to shore and feed on
the nearby grasses. Visitors are not allowed to touch the
wildlife, but if you’re lucky, you can watch a whole swarm
make its way across the shore-definitely a sight to watch
out for!
Aiopio Beach in Bullet Points
Aiopio Beach Facilities (top)
Aiopio Beach Water Activities
Aiopio Beach Location
Address: Ala Nui Kaloko, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Aiopio Beach Map (top)
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Aiopio Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Fair
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Location: Kailua Kona, HI, US
Wind: 0 mph N
Humidity: 58%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30 in steady
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 5:44 pm
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Fri
Hi: 83°F
Low: 73°F
Partly Cloudy
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Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 74°F
Partly Cloudy
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Aiopio Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Aiopio Beach Reviews and Comments
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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